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“On one occasion, according to an old legend, Grace saved her father’s life when she leaped on the back of an English sailor who was wielding a knife, heading toward her father with a weapon drawn.”
― History Nerds, Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland

“Even her name carried great symbolism: according to modern research, the name Boudica (also spelled as Boadicea), is made up from Brythonic words *boudi (victory, win) and *-ka (having) suffix. Thus, quite literally, her name means “Victorious Woman”.”
― History Nerds, Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

“Grainne was often called by her Anglicized name, Grace. Once the Normans and the English had come, she also used the Anglicized version of the clan name, “O’Malley.”
― History Nerds, Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland

“In England, many pirates were “legalized,” as they were under orders from the monarchs to raid ships that belonged to the enemy.”
― History Nerds, Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland

“Even in modern times, when the story of Boudica was not much more than very distant history, people could draw inspiration from it. Her tale and her sacrifice became a symbol for the oppressed women of the modern times.”
― History Nerds, Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

“Grace, it was said, gave birth to a son named Tibbot while she was on the high seas. The day after his birth, her ship was attacked by Turkish pirates. The captain rushed to Grace’s quarters, and she leaped from her bed hollering, “Who cannot do without me for even a day?” She grabbed her musket, and ran up on deck.”
― History Nerds, Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland

“The conflict continued again, and soon – in April, 1176 – an Anglo-Norman army marched out of Dublin and northwards into modern day County Armagh. Following this, the forces of Oriel and the Northern Uí Néill, under Cenél nEógain (Kinel Owen), invaded Meath, led by King Mael Sechlainn Mac Lochlainn. They destroyed the castle at Slane and forced the Anglo-Normans to abandon Galtrim, Kells, and Derrypatrick. Further attacks continued, on both sides, and several fierce battles took place over the following year. In the meantime, Robert de Clare, the famed Strongbow, died in May 1176, after suffering from an infection in his leg. Henry II then appointed Hugh de Lacy”
― History Nerds, Celtic History: Ireland

“Boudicca's rebellion, with its triumphs and its ultimate defeat, reminds us that the path to justice is often paved with sacrifice and suffering. Her indomitable spirit, the rallying cry that united tribes, and the relentless pursuit of a better world stand as testament to the strength of a woman who refused to be silenced.”
― History Nerds, Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

“history is not a distant relic but a living legacy that influences our daily lives.”
― History Nerds, The Ottoman Empire

“The brightest flames are often the quickest to go out. And like a bright torch to light the path to freedom, Boudica and her revolt were gone all too quickly.”
― History Nerds, Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

“In the end, we come face to face with the profound legacy left behind by a warrior queen who dared to defy the forces of the largest empire in the world. Boudicca's story, intertwined with the struggle for freedom and the resilience of the human spirit, resonates far beyond the pages of history.”
― History Nerds, Boudica: Queen of the Iceni

“The O’Flaherty motto was “Fortune favors the strong.” The O’Malley motto was “Powerful by land and sea.”
― History Nerds, Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland

“Ireland was historically made up of fiercely independent clans with their own culture, language, religion and customs. Ireland was different from England, and resented becoming subordinate vassals of England. Most of all, they resented the discrimination.”
― History Nerds, Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland