Olga Kurylenko in Boudica. Signature Entertainment October 30, 2023 Boudica: Queen of War reviewed by an expert in the real ancient British ruler Richard Hingley, Durham University A lively and violent retelling of the ancient British queen’s story.
The Essex Serpent follows Cora as her science comes in conflict with the religious and superstitious beliefs of the locals in the Essex village of Aldwinter. Apple+ May 17, 2022 The Essex Serpent: the real myths, folklore and heroines inspired by the county Elelia Ferro, University of Essex With the longest coastline in England, serpent myths abound in Essex.
An ancient Theresa May? Shutterstock October 22, 2018 Theresa May has been told to ‘find her inner Boudica’ – here’s why that’s a terrible idea Martha Vandrei, University of Exeter Her stand against the European invaders really didn’t have a happy ending.
Zenobia addressing her troops. Giambattista Tiepolo (National Gallery) October 4, 2018 Warrior women: despite what gamers might believe, the ancient world was full of female fighters Eve MacDonald, Cardiff University Anything is possible in the world of computers games – except women who fight, apparently.