Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded for treason in the Great Hall of Fotheringhay Castle in England by order of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, on this day in history, Feb. 8, 1587. The Queen of Scotland ...

"The scene of this picture is laid in the abbey of fotheringhay, the last of the numerous doleful prisons in which this lovely but unfortunate queen was immured, and the prison in which she ended her ...

Anna Groundwater, a curator at National Museums Scotland, talked about the particular appeal of pieces related to Mary, Queen of Scots. By Susanne Fowler The messages, written while she was imprisoned ...

On this day in history, June 20th, we remember the discovery of the Casket Letters, a controversial series of documents that played a pivotal role in the downfall of Mary, Queen of Scots. These ...

A short film depicting the execution of Mary, Queen of the Scots. Mary is brought to the execution block and made to kneel down with her neck over it. The executioner lifts his axe ready to bring it ...

Jade Scott previously received funding from Arts and Humanities Research Council UK (AHRC). Mary, Queen of Scots spent almost 20 years in captivity. She was held in various locations across Britain ...

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - The Church of England has bought the warrant which authorized the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, saving the historical document for the nation. Mary, a Catholic who claimed ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On the 436th anniversary of her execution, a team of international ...

The life and legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots, remains intriguing more than 400 years after her passing. Her political scheming and personal hardships were colorful enough to inspire several films, ...

“Mary, Queen of Scots,” a new commission by Scottish Ballet, puts both her historical tale and contemporary views in motion. By Roslyn Sulcas Anna Groundwater, a curator at National Museums Scotland, ...