Boudica, the legendary British queen of the Iceni who led a revolt against the Romans in Ad 60/61, destroying 3 Roman towns (including London) and massacred all the inhabitants inside.

Responsible for thousands of deaths was she a freedom fighter or a psychopath?

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The Roman Invasion of Britain (43AD)
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Roman Invasion of Britain
2:51 Druids Massacred
4:48 The Seeds of the Revolt
7:06 Boudica's Revolt
9:11 Colchester destroyed
10:15 Boudica destroys London & Verulanium
11:53 How many did Boudica kill?
13:24 Battle of Watling Street
18:07 Death of Boudica
18:44 Revolt crushed
20:21 Boudica's Legacy


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