In 1561, Mary, Queen of Scots, upset the applecart of ... Castle in Northanptonshire. At her execution Mary wore a scarlet undergown – red being symbolic of martyrdom in the Catholic faith.

The last letter written by Mary Queen of Scots, six hours before her execution in 1587 (left), and a death mask of the doomed monarch. PIC: NLS/Getty. | NLS/Getty “It is an honour that the ...

Description of events leading up to the death of Mary, Queen of Scots. Description of events leading up to the death of Mary, Queen of Scots. The relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and ...

Her death still impacts western culture today. Among other outcomes, the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots set the stage for her son, James, to ascend to the British throne following the death of ...

A digital 3D model of Mary, Queen of Scots' death mask has been created to mark the 437th anniversary of the monarch's execution. Mary was beheaded in Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire on 8 ...