Queen Elizabeth I is known as the steady, confident ruler who beat the Spanish Armada, supported the arts, and led to England's golden age. But her reign also had a darker side, including killing of Catholic priests, terrorizing Puritans, and speculation she might've been part of a plot to kill a lover's wife.

In this episode Gideon and Kathy look past the legend to the woman behind the crown - part hero, part manipulator, and part mystery.

Our guest is Alice Loxton, also known as History Alice, who joins us to tutor us on the Tudors, and help make sense of the Virgin Queen.

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Hosted by Gideon Evans & Kathy Egan-Taylor

Producer & Engineer: Will Becton / Executive Producer: Amber Becton

Recorded @ Jett Road Studios

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The First Elizabeth by Carolly Erickson

https://a.co/d/5UAb5x4

Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives by Alice Loxton

https://a.co/d/2OipuVO

Elizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity by Helen Castor

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/05/elizabeth-i-helen-castor-study-insecurity-penguin-monarchs