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Scottish History


Mary, Queen of Scots and the Casket Letters: Scandal, Power, and Betrayal
On June 20, 1567, a silver casket was opened—and with it, a royal scandal that would echo through history. The Casket Letters, allegedly written by Mary, Queen of Scots to her lover Bothwell, hinted at passion, betrayal, and murder. Were they authentic or a clever forgery to destroy her? Their discovery deepened the mystery surrounding Mary’s downfall and remains one of the most debated episodes in Tudor and Stuart history.
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Jun 205 min read
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