There's Something About Mary, Queen of Scots: Part Eight: Cat(te) And Mouse (with Allison Epstein)

In this week's episode we get to talk about Mary's various treason embroidery projects AND learn the fates of several of our least-favourite Scottish men.

Here is a link to Mary's embroideries we discuss today, including the treason pillow, the rhinocerote, and the "byrd of America".

A Catte (by Mary, Queen of Scots)

A Catte Named Hepburne (by Jan Jupiter) in the Vulgar History merch store

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References:

The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots: Elizabeth I and her Greatest Rival by Kate Williams

Embroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare Hunter

Imprisoning Mary, Queen of Scots: The Men Who Kept the Stuart Queen by Mickey Mayhew

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/ridolfi-plot-1571by

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpy9fcw/revision/4

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Learn more about Allison Epstein and their books at allisonepstein.com and follow them on IG and Twitter @ rapscallison

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