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After her epic battle with the ancient Romans, Boudica was described as an aggrieved wife, mother, queen, freedom fighter, rebel and religious hero. Brandeis Assistant professor of classical studies <a href="https://www.brandeis.edu/facultyguide/person.html?emplid=5214bc93a9cd2a4ad2eb45db4634e1a5e123455d">Caitlin Gillespie</a> sorts fact from fiction.&nbsp;

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