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The Wedding of Mary Queen of Scots to Francis II at Notre-Dame de Paris
On April 24, 1558, Paris erupted in a massive royal spectacle for the wedding of Mary Queen of Scots and the Dauphin Francis at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The city was transformed by a magnificent, blue velvet-covered gallery that allowed the royal party to march high above the muddy streets and cheering crowds. Mary was a vision of grandeur in a glittering white gown, breaking tradition to embody the height of French courtly grace. Yet, beneath the gold coins and soaring
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Mar 111 min read


St Leonard's Church Hythe: the UK's largest Collection of Bones and the Power of Medieval Purgatory
Beneath the chancel of St. Leonard's Church in Hythe England lies a hidden chamber with an extraordinary history.
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Mar 12, 20251 min read


The Death of Katherine of Aragon - KIMBOLTON CASTLE
On this very day January 7th, 489 years ago, Katherine of Aragon died at Kimbolton Castle.
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Jan 7, 20251 min read


Robert Dudley's Final Attempt to Woo Queen Elizabeth into Marriage- Kenilworth Castle
Robert Dudley believed he had one final attempt to woo Queen Elizabeth l into marriage when she was 42 years old.
Evelyn
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Palace of Versailles - How a Procedure on Louis XIV's Bottom Changed Surgery Forever
Louis XIV decided as a last resort to get surgery. The procedure he ended up having changed the medical profession forever.
Evelyn
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Mary Queen of Scots Flees to Inchmahome Priory
In our fourth episode of our Mary Queen of Scots Trail:- we head to Inchmahome Priory where Mary and her mother fled for safety
Evelyn
Aug 8, 20241 min read


The Death of King John and the Opening of His Tomb
King John, often branded as the worst king in English history. Was he truly the villain that history remembers, or has his story been unfair
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May 28, 20241 min read


Tintagel Castle - Merlin's Magic: The Origin Story of King Arthur
The Legend of the man known as King Athur has evolved over the centuries.
Evelyn
May 15, 20241 min read


The Birth of Mary Queen of Scots - Linlithgow Palace
In our second episode of our Mary Queen of Scots Trail: Following in her Footsteps- we head to Linlithgow Palace where Mary was born.
Evelyn
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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