Boadicea

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The life of Boudicca or Boadicea.

A look at the life of Boadicea, Chieftain of the Iceni tribe and her revolt against the Romans in AD 60. Includes her statue at Westminster in London.
From: The Celts The Birth of Nations
First broadcast : 21 May 1987

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Celts, Romans

Keywords : Boudicea, Boudicca, Icenians

Notes : Explore the different ways in which Boadicea has been portrayed - include statue waxworks and film. Investigate the story of the revolt using internet sources. Why has this story so much resonance today?


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