Boring History for Sleep Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen and more
Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen and more
In this episode, we dive into the legendary reign of Queen Elizabeth I — the sharp-witted, flame-haired monarch who defied kings, crushed invasions, and ruled without ever needing a man by her side. Discover how the Virgin Queen outsmarted her enemies, survived betrayal, and turned England into a global powerhouse.
But we don’t stop there.
If you love untold history, powerful women, and a dose of royal drama, this one’s for you.
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📚 Sources We Used for the Video: "Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen — And More Fierce Women from History"
Elizabeth I – Anne Somerset
The Life of Elizabeth I – Alison Weir
Elizabeth I and Her Circle – Susan Doran
The Reign of Elizabeth I – Carole Levin
She Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth – Helen Castor
Warrior Queens: The Legends and the Lives of the Women Who Have Led Their Nations in War – Antonia Fraser
Women and Power: A Manifesto – Mary Beard
Royal Women: Queens and Princesses on the English Stage, 1553–1603 – Paula de Pando