The Amelia Project · Imploding Fictions

Mary Queen of Scots (1587)

July 19, 2024·45 min·4 clips
Queen Elizabeth explains why she saved her cousin Mary from execution after meeting her in secret.
Queen Elizabeth I visits the Amelia Project to complain about the botched fake execution of her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, which she secretly arranged to save Mary's life. The episode humorously explores their historical feud, Mary's desire for freedom, and a resolution involving Henry VIII's customer loyalty card.
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