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New research says Iron Age 'king' was female

Iron Age 'King' Verica was male / IS DEBUNKED

A long-standing historical belief has been overturned by new archaeological research. Evidence now suggests the Iron Age ruler Verica, central to the Roman invasion of Britain, was actually a woman.

Topics: Iron Age memesRoman Britain memesArchaeology memes

Sources

• bournemouth.ac.uk

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