Celtic Britain - Different images of Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, from Roman times to the Present

Celtic Britain - Assessment Task
- Explain the different images of Boudicca from Roman times through to the present. -
Throughout history, people have had different images of Boudicca, ranging from a barbarian, to an heroine, and even a terrorist. Some, like the Victorians, were inspired by her bravery in leading her people against an oppressive force. Others, like the Romans, thought Boudicca was a savage. Whether they thought well of her or not, the story of Boudicca featured in many poems, paintings, sculptures, or historical records. However, since everything is clouded by bias and p…