In the 1st century CE, much of Europe was under the control of the vast Roman Empire, stretching from modern-day Iraq to England. But in the shadow of Rome’s legions, a queen rose up in Britain to defy the Empire. Her name was Boudica.
As the Roman Empire sought to expand its influence across the world, Boudica’s people became the products of conquest. But the queen fought back to prevent her lands from falling into Roman hands.
Who was this mighty queen? And what was the result of her defiance against the Roman Empire? Click on to find out.