Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen and more
Boring History for Sleep - A podcast by Velvet

Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen and moreIn this episode, we dive into the legendary reign of Queen Elizabeth I β 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 donβt stop there.If you love untold history, powerful women, and a dose of royal drama, this oneβs for you.π Subscribe now for more bold stories they forgot to teach in school.π Sources We Used for the Video: "Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen β And More Fierce Women from History"Elizabeth I β Anne SomersetThe Life of Elizabeth I β Alison WeirElizabeth I and Her Circle β Susan DoranThe Reign of Elizabeth I β Carole LevinShe Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth β Helen CastorWarrior Queens: The Legends and the Lives of the Women Who Have Led Their Nations in War β Antonia FraserWomen and Power: A Manifesto β Mary BeardRoyal Women: Queens and Princesses on the English Stage, 1553β1603 β Paula de Pando