For nearly 2,000 years historians assumed Verica,was a man, archaeologist argues it was a woman

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• Times of IndiaLean R·2h ago

  For nearly 2,000 years historians assumed Verica,was a man, archaeologist argues it was a woman

  Archaeological studies now indicate that Verica, long regarded as a male figure, might have been a female monarch. This discovery challenges conventional beliefs about early British leaders, particularly regarding the likes of Boudica. Coin evidence featuring depictions that could signify a feminine identity adds weight to this theory. Such findings emphasize the importance of female authority in Iron Age Britain's political landscape.

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