In this episode of Heroine City, Lynsey Shaw talks with Dr. Emma Southon about the rebellious Queen of the Iceni who took on the Roman Empire in 60AD, Boudicca. They explore the ways in which her story has been used over the years in British and Roman culture and the problematic use of her now as a feminist icon.

As Emma says, “history is sexy, and sometimes fun, and sometimes hilarious, just like people.” It is also challenging, controversial and subjective. On our mission to bring women’s narratives to the fore, here at Heroine City we will discuss the problematic heroines as much as those with seemingly straightforward stories, because all of them are inevitably complex and multifaceted, which is where the good stuff lies. 

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Dr. Emma Southon's news, work and links can be found here: https://emmasouthon.com

Warning This episode contains discussion of violence.

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