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How Mary, Queen of Scots Smuggled Letters Past Her Guards
To smuggle her encrypted messages beyond the prison walls, Mary must rely on unconventional methods.
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Why Mary Wore Red to her Execution Death
Moments before her execution, Mary had one last message to send to the world.
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The Secret Code of Mary, Queen of Scots
As a child Mary loved writing in code. As a captive queen, it became essential to her survival.
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The Marriage that Destroyed Mary Stuart
Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake.
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Cracking the Queen's Code
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.