Episode #108- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part II)

The ancient rebel leader Boudica has become an icon in her native Britain. She is celebrated as a symbol of resistance and female power. However, getting a sense of her true character is nearly impossible when examining the historical sources. Roman historians wrote elaborate speeches that they claimed she delivered to rapt audiences. But perhaps these speeches tell us more about the Roman authors than they do about the Celtic war leader. Tune in and find out how ancient Eminem verses, Heart of Darkness, and superhero origin stories all play a role in the story.

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Episode #108- What Should We Believe About Boudica? (Part II) is an episode from Our Fake History by Sebastian Major.

This episode is 01:07:09 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2020.

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