Hot Sheet: Mind Control

9. DVD: She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens
No, not those queens. Still, the seven powerful, intense, and often-unencumbered-by-men leaders who are the former English queens in this BBC documentary make for captivating viewing. Hosted and based on the book by Cambridge historian Dr. Helen Castor, this series explores the lives of queens who challenged male rule, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed. (Watch the video)