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The Complicated Rule of Mary, Queen of Scots
This week, I’m joined by historian Dr. Steven Veerapen for a deep dive into one of history’s most fascinating—and controversial—figures: Mary, Queen of Scots.
Was Mary a reckless romantic… or a ruler navigating an impossible political landscape?
Together, we unravel the layers of her story—her queenship, her marriages, the scandal of Darnley’s murder, and the shadow of Bothwell. We also tackle the question that refuses to go away: was Mary truly guilty, or has history been too quick to condemn her?
We explore her rivalry with Elizabeth I—was it real, or something shaped by later narratives?…
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