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Boudica: Rebel, Freedom Fighter, Feminist Icon
The Known Knowns Since at least the 16th century, Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, has retained a compelling hold on the British imagination...
Tastes Of History
Aug 2, 2023

Dispelling Some Myths: Woad
It is widely held, and oft repeated, that ancient Britons , and most especially the Picts, painted or tattooed their bodies with Woad. We...
Tastes Of History
Dec 28, 2021

Dispelling Some Myths: The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man is a giant effigy supposedly used by the Druids to perform human sacrifice, according to the writings of Gaius Julius...
Tastes Of History
Sep 7, 2020

Pict or Scot: Who's Who?
We were watching another history documentary the other day about the Scottish Wars of Independence in the 13th- and 14th-centuries. This...
Tastes Of History
Aug 8, 2020

Dispelling Some Myths: Ancient Britons
In AD 60/61, after appalling treatment by the Romans, Queen Boudica of the Iceni tribe declared war on the oppressors. The Britons sacked...
Tastes Of History
Jul 28, 2020

Dispelling Some Myths: Druids
A while ago we were approached for help in promoting 'Britannia', a British historical drama scheduled to air on Sky Atlantic on January...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
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