"After Henry VIII's reign ended and his only son dies, there is a rush for the English throne. A protestant, Lady Jane Grey, is chosen by the boy king to inherit the crown. This triggers the horrific revenge of his sister Bloody Mary who murders Lady Jane Grey and rules with a killer's heart and vengeful soul. Quiet is only felt once more over English shores ... Show More
Oct 10
460. The Thing in the Hall
"What is it? In the name of Satan, if necessary, what is it! I just want to know."The Thing in the Hall written by EF BensonFor a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/SCAREIf you want to leave me an a ... Show More
45m 42s
Oct 3
459. Where the Watermelon Rot
“You ever wondered why things rot and rust so quick out here?”Where the Watermelon Rot written by Tina MichelleFor a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/SCAREIf you want to leave me an anonymous ques ... Show More
30m 14s
Jul 2021
The Later Life of Bloody Mary
<p>When Mary rode into London to claim her crown, she was met with celebration the likes of which had never been seen before in the city streets. Five years later, at the end of her reign, she was a hated figure. Today, she's known as Bloody Mary. [Side note: You can pre-order AN ... Show More
32m 25s
Aug 2025
589. Mary, Queen of Scots: Downfall (Part 6)
Following the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley, how did Mary Queen of Scots - thought to have conspired for his death - navigate the most precarious situation of her young life so far? Would she marry again, and if so whom? Why was she forced to flee her enemies dressed as a m ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
587. Mary, Queen of Scots: Murder Most Foul (Part 4)
Why did Mary Queen of Scots’ second marriage to the volatile Lord Darnley threaten to send Scotland into civil war? In what way did she essentially declare war upon her powerful cousin, Elizabeth I? Who was the hotheaded James Hepburn, the Earl of Bothwell, and why would he come ... Show More
54m 22s
Aug 2021
The Beheading of the Cousin Queen
<p>The rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I is stuff of legends: neighboring queens, cousins, opposites, and deadly opponents. [Support Noble Blood on Patreon here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales">https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales</a ... Show More
33m 15s
Jun 2023
Mary, Queen of Scots: Part Four: The Jewelled Tortoise
This week, Mary, Queen of Scots hosts an eventful dinner party.
Content warning: murder
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References:
Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary Queen of Scots by Jennifer Morag Henderson
David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots: Murder at Holyrood by David Tweedie
Embroidering He ... Show More
1h 51m
Jun 2021
The Early Life of Bloody Mary
<p>The oldest daughter of Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, is commonly known today as "Bloody Mary" for her persecution of Protestants in England during her reign as queen. But as a young woman, she was a girl whose life was ripped out from under her when her father declared that she was ... Show More
35m 13s
Jul 2025
585. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Royal Rivals (Part 2)
What was life like in the glittering French court, for the young and newly married Mary Queen of Scots? What momentous destiny was her formidable mother, Mary of Guise, planning for her? How did Mary become, in 1559, not only the queen of Scotland, but also of France, and - accor ... Show More
1 h