Episode 271 - Mary, Queen of Scots: A Captivating Journey Through Her Letters with Dr Jade Scott

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Join Natalie Grueninger as she welcomes Dr. Jade Scott to delve into the riveting world of Mary, Queen of Scots. In this episode of Talking Tudors, they explore Dr. Scott's new biography, Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, which unveils the secrets of Mary's life through her extensive correspondence. Listen as they discuss the fascinating discovery of 57 previously unknown letters, the intricate codes and ciphers used by Mary during her captivity, and her strategic communication with allies across Europe. Discover how Mary's letters reveal her resilience, agency, and the complex dynamics of power and politics at play during her lifetime. The conversation sheds light on her relationship with her son, James VI, and her interactions with key figures like William Cecil and Walsingham. Dive into the intricate art of letter-locking and the clandestine techniques Mary employed to protect her secrets, painting a vivid picture of the challenges she faced during her imprisonment. This episode offers a fresh perspective on a historical icon, highlighting Mary's enduring impact and the hidden facets of her life that continue to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike. Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingTudors

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.2	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.6	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.5	Thank you so much for joining me today.
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1:51.2	Now on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Jade Scott to the podcast to talk about
1:56.8	her new book, Captive Queen, the Decrypted History of Mary Queen of Scots.
2:02.0	Dr Scott is an historian specialising in Mary Queen of Scots and an expert on her letters.
2:07.5	She's an affiliate in history at the University of Glasgow, an associate fellow of the Royal Historical Society
2:13.2	and Secretary of the Scottish History Society, researching early modern Scottish women and their
2:18.7	correspondence. She lives in Sterling with her husband and two St. Bernard's. Let's dive straight into our
2:24.5	conversation. Welcome to talking to you as Jade. How are you? Great. Thank you so much for having me,
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