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Mary Queen of Scots: The Casket Letters Controversy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most enduring mysteries of Scottish history: the Casket Letters. These eight documents, supposedly written by Mary Queen of Scots to the Earl of Bothwell, were used to convict her of conspiring in the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley. Were they genuine or forgeries? Lucas walks through the events of 1567 — Darnley's murder at Kirk o' Field, Mary's abduction by Bothwell, and the showdown at Carberry Hill. He explores the political motivations of Mary's enemies, the Scottish lords led by James Douglas, Earl of Morton…
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