Mary wrote the letter in French around 2 a.m. on the day of her execution. National Library of Scotland On the morning of February 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, knelt at an execution block in the ...

Both Mary, Queen of Scots, and James V crossed the Old Ancrum Bridge, which was key to travel, commerce and war The Tudor king had his disgraced queen killed by beheading rather than burning The ...

Performances in N.Y.C. “Mary, Queen of Scots,” a new commission by Scottish Ballet, puts both her historical tale and contemporary views in motion. Roseanna Leney as Mary in “Mary, Queen of Scots,” ...

PERTH, Scotland – While eating dinner on Feb. 7, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was told her two decades in prison for alleged treason were finally over – but not in a good way. Her head would be chopped ...

Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake. Mary, Queen of Scots, is seeking a marriage to strengthen her claim to the English throne. Her cousin ...

After receiving its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival, Mary, Queen of Scots, tours Scotland. As Elizabeth I of England (Charlotta Öfverholm) nears the end of her life, she is ...

Making its ENO premiere, this critically acclaimed modern opera set 500 years ago tells the story that still resonates today. With hostile forces on every side, Mary I of Scotland attempts to secure a ...

In an ever-growing podcast universe, our writers select the shows that stood out. By The New York Times “Mary, Queen of Scots,” a new commission by Scottish Ballet, puts both her historical tale and ...