Podcast appearances and mentions of mary queen

There is a written recipe for Henry VIII's perfume. It's in a 1608 book called A Closet for Ladies and Gentlewomen, and it's rosewater, sugar, musk, ambergris, and civet, boiled down softly for an entire day. I had no idea that existed until I sat down with Jen Siems of Immortal Perfumes, who has spent 14 years building fragrances out of archival research. Jen is a self-taught perfumer and a former English teacher, which means she talks about rare book rooms the way most people talk about their favorite TV show. She also has Elizabeth's recipe, which includes marjoram for headaches and a truly unreasonable amount of sugar. If you know anything about Elizabeth's teeth, that tracks. We get into: Where ambergris actually comes from, and why a kid walking on an English beach can stumble onto $50,000 worth of it Whether the Tudors really stank, and how much of that reputation we've made up Miasma theory, and why smelling magnificent was a health strategy and a PR strategy at the same time Catherine de' Medici, perfumed gloves, and how French perfume as we know it started with a Florentine bride Mary Queen of Scots' golden pomanders, and the violets-and-sparkling-wine legend that got misattributed to Anne Boleyn for years What Jude Law wore on the set of Firebrand to play a dying Henry, and why Alicia Vikander couldn't stand to be near him Fair warning, Jen explains how civet gets harvested and it involves a comparison to taking your dog to the vet. I was not ready. GIVEAWAY: Jen is giving away a vintage Avon Queen Elizabeth bottle (her torso lifts off, it's wonderful) filled with the Immortal Perfumes scent of the winner's choice. Enter here: https://www.englandcast.com/immortal-perfumes-giveaway/. Closes September 14, US shipping, 18+. Find Jen: immortalperfumes.com | Immortal Perfumes on Instagram and TikTok | the Immortal Perfumes Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, it's yet another failed Saoirse Ronan Oscar contender: the long in development Mary Queen of Scots, a movie that is somehow both incredibly old fashioned and painfully of its moment. Topics include: post-Trump girlboss feminism, SAG/Oscar splits, white boys of the month Joe Alwyn and Jack Lowden, and Margot Robbie as Saoirse's tethered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman is found at the bottom of a staircase in 1560. And the one person who benefits most from it is the Queen of England. This week I'm digging into one of the wildest what-ifs in Tudor history. Amy Robsart, wife of Robert Dudley, dies suddenly at Cumnor Place, right when the rumors were already swirling that Dudley meant to get rid of her so he could marry Elizabeth I. The obstacle is gone. The queen could have married the man she loved. And she said no anyway. I wanted to know what would have happened if she'd said yes. Turns out it touches everything, her entire approach to foreign policy, the Mary Queen of Scots plots, even whether she'd ever have had to sign that execution warrant. There's no clean answer here, and that's what makes it such a good one. Also, quick note, I've built an app called Tudor Scroll. Daily Tudor puzzle, all your favorite Tudor creators in one feed, and more. Android testers are in now (thank you all so much) and iPhone is about to go into final App Store testing. Want in early? Email heather@englandcast.com. Related episodes: Jill McCracken on her murder mystery podcast https://youtu.be/yplUI7pbEWY Janet Wertman on the woman who had Robert Dudley's baby: https://youtu.be/2UEyw4q_dto Tudor Times' Melita Thomas on Robert Dudley: https://youtu.be/Bot35V6CPCo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delivered by Fiona from the Parish of Mary Queen of Rosary in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Isaiah 1: 11-17; Rs psalm 50: 8-9.16bc-17.21.23; Matthew 10: 34 - 11: 1.SPIRITUAL WARFARE The theme for our meditation today is: SpiritualWarfare. In one particular morning there was a girl who was quarreling with hermother. They shouted and blamed each other over something not substantial. Whenleaving home to work, she was still angry and during work she remained angryover that problem with her mother. But the mother at home was continuallypraying for her daughter. She just wanted that her daughter's anger couldimmediately go away. In the afternoon when the girl returned from work, there wasno more anger and the atmosphere in the house returned to normal as if therewas nothing just happened. Anger, like many other sins, originates from the evilone, which is the devil. When we allow ourselves to be dominated by this evilpower, any sinful act can happen as quickly as possible. Even a human personwho is good and intelligent, if he is controlled by the power of darkness, hewill be defeated and eventually perished. This evil power aims to afflict anddestroy him. This power always seizes the opportunity that is available, whichis those persons who are mentally and spiritually weak. The incident above between that girl and her mother isan example of the spiritual war. In a spiritual war, the physical violence thatinvolves tools or weapons does not occur, but people normally use words,thoughts, arguments, criticisms, advices, and the powerful force of prayer. Thespiritual warfare in its true sense is the fight between the power of good andthe power of evil. From His part, the Lord wants that truth and goodness are tobe safeguarded because the forces of evil have already inflicted chaos or haveambition to take power over the life of mankind. In this regard, the prophet Isaiah insisted theIsraelites during their exile period, that in the presence of the almighty Godthey must cleanse themselves by avoiding all the evil deeds. The sword thatJesus used in the spiritual war is the Word of God. This sword has two equallysharp sides used to defend our spirits and souls from the danger of evil, theconsideration and decision of our minds, and the purpose of  our hearts. The Word of God is actually thesword of the Holy Spirit that is used to destroy the spirit of darkness thatbrings us into sin and ultimately removes our dignity as sons and daughters ofGod. So it is Jesus Christ who leads the war that createsdivision among the relatives and friends, where the power of darkness anddestruction of human souls can be found existing there. Purification must bemade there, in order to give us sons and daughters of God an opportunity tolive righteous, peaceful, and joyful in the Holy Spirit. We should always usethe spiritual sword of Jesus Christ in our lives as Christians. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O beloved Father, we pray that may the fireof Your Spirit burn our zeal to be courageous and diligent to fight all formsof evil that at any moment can disturb and conquer us. Glory to the Father andto the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Join me on a historic tour of Scotland, May 15th-21st, 2024: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-with-lindsay-holiday-may-2024 You can see the whole series now at: https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday In this episode we'll met more Stuarts monarchs, one who inspired the Red wedding Scene in Game of Thrones, another who's vendetta against his uncle, Henry VIII cost him his life, and Mary Queen of Scots, who plotted to assassinate her cousin, Elizabeth I and lost her head for it. James II James III James IV James V Mary, Queen of Scots Music: "Angevin - Thatched Villagers" by Kevin MacLeod Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailI tell you my favorite part of my Scotland Trip and tie it to a great story about Mary Queen of Scots and a severed head! The Tom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson fire pit video just dropped and I have exclusive details that are NOT being reported anywhere else. I'm breaking down exactly what was really happening in that room before the cameras caught it, why Tom Sandoval pushed Victoria Lee Robinson's father Will Robinson into the lit fire pit, and the real reason this all exploded on June 3rd. I also walk you through Vanderpump Rules Alumni, Tom Sandoval's entire toxic relationship history with Kristen Doute, Ariana Madix, Rachel Leviss, and now Victoria Lee Robinson because once you see the pattern across every single relationship, you will never look at this Vanderpump Rules star the same way again. Was Tom Sandoval the victim here or is this the same playbook he always runs? I'm giving you the timeline, the receipts, and the tea that changes everything. I also got EXCLUSIVE TEA that no one else has about this story and most of that is in the Dishing Drama Dana Patreon! I'm dropping the bombshell detail about something Tom Sandoval allegedly forced Victoria Lee Robinson to do that caused her tremendous pain, the proof that could blow up his entire case, the real reason Ladies of London: The New Reign got cancelled and who I think is behind the rumor going around, a Caroline Manzo family member taking shots at Jacqueline Laurita, and Part 2 of my mind-blowing conversation with UAP filmmaker Darcy Weir exposing every single Cosmic Disclosure grifter on Gaia TV one by one — and trust me, you have never heard anything like it.

The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, pere, when he was not "the elder," nor yet the author of D'Artagnan or Monte Cristo, but was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion.The third volume is devoted to the story of Mary Queen of Scots, another woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy.Translated by George Burnham Ives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, pere, when he was not "the elder," nor yet the author of D'Artagnan or Monte Cristo, but was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion.The third volume is devoted to the story of Mary Queen of Scots, another woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy.Translated by George Burnham Ives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, pere, when he was not "the elder," nor yet the author of D'Artagnan or Monte Cristo, but was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion.The third volume is devoted to the story of Mary Queen of Scots, another woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy.Translated by George Burnham Ives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, pere, when he was not "the elder," nor yet the author of D'Artagnan or Monte Cristo, but was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion.The third volume is devoted to the story of Mary Queen of Scots, another woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy.Translated by George Burnham Ives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, pere, when he was not "the elder," nor yet the author of D'Artagnan or Monte Cristo, but was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion.The third volume is devoted to the story of Mary Queen of Scots, another woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy.Translated by George Burnham Ives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Alexandre Dumas, pere, when he was not "the elder," nor yet the author of D'Artagnan or Monte Cristo, but was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion.The third volume is devoted to the story of Mary Queen of Scots, another woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy.Translated by George Burnham Ives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Think you know Boudicca? Discover the forgotten women who fought beside her.The story of Boudicca is etched into history, but what if the most powerful warrior queen was actually one of three? In this episode of History Rage, regular host Paul Bavill sits down with journalist and bestselling novelist Elodie Harper to shatter modern prejudices and Victorian myths surrounding Iron Age warrior women. If you've ever been told that powerful women didn't exist in ancient Britain, prepare to have that misconception thoroughly dismantled.Inside the EpisodeElodie dives deep into the archaeological and written evidence—from warrior style burials to the contemporary Roman records of Tacitus—proving that female authority, status, and military power were very real features of the ancient Celtic world.Discover the hidden history behind Elodie's latest book, Boudicca's Daughter. While the Romans recorded the brutal atrocities committed against Boudicca's two unnamed daughters to humiliate their bloodline, history has long left them in their mother's shadow as mere ciphers. Elodie explains why she chose to give these women their names and voices back, exploring the psychological aftermath of their trauma and their roles as political figureheads in Rome's greatest provincial crisis.From the pitfalls of Victorian romanticization to how Elizabeth I invented our image of Boudicca's red hair, this episode is a passionate rally against the failure of imagination in modern historical storytelling.See Elodie Live at Chalke History FestivalElodie Harper will be speaking live at the Chalke History Festival on Saturday, 27th June at 1:15 PM. Don't miss your chance to hear more about this incredible history immersive experience!Get your tickets here: https://www.chalkefestival.com/Support the Author & The ShowBuy the Book: Grab your copy of Boudicca's Daughter directly from the History Rage Bookshop and support independent retailers: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781804544655Follow Elodie Harper: Connect with Elodie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elodielharperLove Misunderstood Women in Power? Listen Next:Episode 306: Kate Williams rages that Catherine the Great didn't die having sex with a horse.Episode 298: Linda Porter rages that Mary Queen of Scots is not a bloody stupid woman.Support History RageIf you want to help us keep burying historical myths under King's Cross Station, consider becoming a History Rager on Patreon! For just £5 a month, you'll get entry into our monthly book draw, the invite to submit guest questions, access to monthly live streams, and the coveted History Rage mug.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyrageFollow History Rage on Twitter/X: https://x.com/historyrageStay angry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mackenzie Shirilla's parole eligibility date is September 2037. Her institutional record at the Ohio Reformatory for Women raises substantial questions about whether that date will produce a different outcome than continued incarceration.In under three years of imprisonment, Shirilla has accumulated thirty-six conduct violations — guilty findings on thirty-two. Documented infractions include unauthorized medication, altered prison-issued clothing, contraband possession, and refusal of work assignments. The most notable entry involves more than one hundred video visits conducted with a former inmate who was not an approved visitor, performed under another individual's name. Shirilla has declined participation in institutional rehabilitation programs. On recorded prison calls, she has characterized herself as the third person harmed in what she continues to describe as a car accident. She has expressed her intention to pursue work as a life coach upon release.Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis examines the parole board's evaluative framework. Ohio's parole system weighs institutional conduct, program participation, demonstrated accountability, and risk assessment. An inmate who refuses rehabilitation, accumulates violations at this rate, and maintains a characterization of the offense inconsistent with the court's findings presents a specific profile that parole boards are structured to evaluate — and typically to deny.The family dimension introduces additional complications. Prosecutors decoded calls in which the defendant and her mother Natalie communicated in a fabricated language designed to circumvent monitoring. In one decoded exchange, the defendant allegedly proposed telling law enforcement she experienced a seizure prior to the crash. Those communications were admitted as evidence at trial. Natalie Shirilla was separately recorded characterizing the family of victim Dominic Russo as "evil people." Steve Shirilla's contract at Mary Queen of Peace School was not renewed by the Diocese of Cleveland following his appearance in Netflix's The Crash, during which he expressed comfort with his daughter's substance use.Faddis examines whether the family's public statements and recorded communications are actively undermining the defendant's prospects, what legal exposure Natalie faces, and whether Shirilla's current trajectory makes the 2037 date functionally meaningless.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #TheCrashNetflix #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #EricFaddis #ShirillaParole #NatalieShirilla #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

The vehicle's event data recorder documented the accelerator at full capacity, zero brake application, and a direct trajectory into a commercial building in Strongsville, Ohio at approximately one hundred miles per hour. Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan were pronounced dead at the scene. Mackenzie Shirilla survived. The defendant never provided a statement to law enforcement and did not testify at trial. The case was built entirely on physical and digital evidence.The evidentiary foundation included the data recorder findings, prior threats documented in text messages — Shirilla told Russo weeks before the crash she would "crash this car right now" — and evidence that Shirilla had driven to the same dead-end road days before the fatal night. Monitored jail calls between the defendant and her mother Natalie Shirilla, conducted in a private coded language, were intercepted and decoded by investigators. According to prosecutors, the decoded communications revealed the defendant asking whether they could inform police she had experienced a seizure prior to the crash. The seizure theory — attributed to a blood pressure condition called POTS — became the defense's primary argument. The court rejected it, finding the defendant's actions "controlled, methodical, deliberate, intentional and purposeful."Post-conviction institutional records document thirty-six conduct violations in under three years at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, with guilty findings on thirty-two. Citations include unauthorized medication, altered prison clothing, contraband, refusing work assignments, and more than one hundred video visits with an unapproved former inmate conducted under another individual's name. On recorded calls, the defendant characterizes herself as the third person harmed and continues to describe the incident as a car accident. She has declined participation in institutional rehabilitation programs.The family's conduct compounds the post-conviction record. Natalie Shirilla stated on a monitored call that prison programs are intended for "people convicted of crimes like actual criminals." She characterized the Russo family as "evil." Steve Shirilla publicly challenged the evidence on a podcast while the court's written findings remain in the public record. His contract at Mary Queen of Peace School was not renewed by the Diocese of Cleveland following his appearance in Netflix's The Crash.Coffindaffer and Dreeke examine the complete behavioral arc — from the pre-crash threats and rehearsal drive through the decoded calls and institutional conduct — and assess whether anyone in the defendant's environment has provided genuine accountability at any stage.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #DataRecorder #Strongsville #JenniferCoffindaffer #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

Steve Shirilla lost his teaching job after defending his convicted daughter on Netflix. Natalie Shirilla was recorded on a prison call telling Mackenzie that Dominic Russo's family are "evil people." Prosecutors decoded calls where mother and daughter spoke in a private made-up language to evade monitoring — and in one decoded exchange, Mackenzie allegedly asked if they could tell police she had a seizure before the crash. Those calls were introduced as evidence at trial.Eric Faddis examines whether this family is helping Mackenzie or building the record against her. Steve went on a podcast and challenged anyone to produce evidence his daughter acted deliberately — while a judge's written findings sit in the public record. On camera for Netflix, he acknowledged being comfortable with his daughter's substance use while teaching at a Catholic elementary school. The Diocese of Cleveland confirmed his contract at Mary Queen of Peace was not renewed. Natalie's "evil people" characterization of the family whose son was killed in the crash — made on a monitored call — is exactly the kind of statement a parole board reviews.Mackenzie's institutional record tells its own story. Thirty-six conduct violations in under three years at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Guilty on thirty-two. Unauthorized medication. Altered prison clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. More than a hundred video visits with a former inmate who wasn't approved, conducted under someone else's name. She refuses rehabilitation programs. She refers to herself as the third person harmed in what she still calls a car accident. She told her mother on a monitored call she wants to become a life coach when she gets out.Her parole eligibility is September 2037. Faddis breaks down what the parole board actually weighs when they sit across from someone with this institutional record — whether violations push eligibility back, what program refusal signals about readiness for release, whether the recorded statements on monitored calls are quietly becoming the prosecution's exhibit file for a future parole hearing, and what legal exposure Natalie could face for the decoded calls that were used as evidence at trial.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #TheCrashNetflix #SteveShirilla #NatalieShirilla #DominicRusso #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ShirillaParole

Prosecutors decoded calls where Mackenzie Shirilla and her mother Natalie spoke in a private made-up language to evade prison monitoring. In one decoded exchange, Mackenzie allegedly asked if they could tell police she had a seizure before the crash. Those calls were introduced as evidence during the trial that convicted her of killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.That decoded conversation sits at the center of two questions Eric Faddis examines. First: what legal exposure does Natalie Shirilla face for participating in communications designed to circumvent monitoring — communications that contained what prosecutors characterized as an attempt to fabricate evidence? Second: is this family collectively building a record against the very person they're trying to free?Natalie was recorded on a separate monitored call telling Mackenzie that Dominic Russo's family are "evil people." Steve Shirilla lost his teaching position at Mary Queen of Peace School after the Diocese of Cleveland declined to renew his contract following his appearance on Netflix's The Crash. On a podcast, he challenged anyone to produce evidence his daughter acted deliberately — while a judge's written findings documenting exactly that sit in the public record. On camera, he said he was comfortable with his daughter's substance use while employed at a Catholic elementary school.Inside the Ohio Reformatory for Women, Mackenzie's institutional record has grown to thirty-six conduct violations in under three years — guilty on thirty-two. Unauthorized medication. Altered clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. Over a hundred video visits with an unapproved former inmate conducted under someone else's name. She refuses rehabilitation programs. She refers to herself as the third person harmed. She told her mother she wants to be a life coach.Faddis breaks down what a parole board sees when an inmate's institutional file looks like this, whether the monitored calls are building the case against her own release, and whether September 2037 is a date that still means anything given the record she's compiling.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #TheCrashNetflix #NatalieShirilla #SteveShirilla #DominicRusso #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DecodedCalls

Steve Shirilla's teaching contract at Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland was not renewed following his appearance in the Netflix documentary The Crash. The Diocese of Cleveland confirmed he will not be returning. Natalie Shirilla was captured on a recorded prison call referring to the family of Dominic Russo — the man their daughter was convicted of killing — as "evil people." Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis provides analysis on whether the Shirilla parents' conduct has legal or procedural implications for their daughter's case.Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted in August 2023 of killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan after driving her vehicle into a brick building at approximately a hundred miles an hour in Strongsville, Ohio. She is serving two concurrent sentences of fifteen years to life, with parole eligibility in September 2037.Prosecutors decoded recorded prison calls in which Mackenzie and Natalie communicated using a fabricated language designed to evade the monitoring system. In one decoded exchange, Mackenzie allegedly asked whether they could tell police she had a seizure before the crash. These transcripts were introduced as evidence during the 2023 trial.Steve Shirilla has made public statements across multiple platforms challenging anyone to produce evidence his daughter acted deliberately — despite a judge's findings that address intent directly. On the Netflix documentary, he stated he had no issue with his daughter's substance use while employed at a Catholic elementary school.Faddis addresses Natalie's potential legal exposure, whether Steve's public campaign could affect the appellate process, and whether the family's collective conduct is creating an evidentiary record that may work against Mackenzie Shirilla at a future parole hearing.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #ShirillaParents #NatalieShirilla #SteveShirilla #TheCrashNetflix #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #TrueCrimeToday

Natalie Shirilla used a private coded language on recorded prison calls to communicate with her convicted daughter. Prosecutors decoded those calls and presented them as evidence at trial. In one exchange, Mackenzie allegedly asked if they could tell police she had a seizure. On a separate call, Natalie called the Russo family — the family of the man Mackenzie was convicted of killing — "evil people." Defense attorney Eric Faddis addresses whether any of this crosses a legal line.Meanwhile, Steve Shirilla's teaching contract at Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland was not renewed by the Diocese after he appeared on The Crash, a Netflix documentary about Mackenzie's case. On camera, he defended his daughter, said he had no problem with her substance use, and challenged anyone to show him evidence of intent — while a judge's findings sit in the public record.Mackenzie Shirilla is serving two concurrent sentences of fifteen years to life for killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan in a 2022 crash in Strongsville, Ohio. Her parole eligibility is September 2037.Faddis, a criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor, examines what legal risks exist for a parent who coaches a convicted inmate on monitored calls. He explains whether Steve's very public campaign helps or damages the appeal. And he confronts the larger question: is this family so locked into protecting Mackenzie that they're building the case against her themselves?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #NatalieShirilla #SteveShirilla #ShirillaParents #TheCrash #DominicRusso #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersLive #ShirillaPrisonCalls

This week on #ScotsinUs, we join Elizabeth Manson, President of The Mary Queen of Scots Societyy and representatives of the Scottish Ballet to learn more about The History Behind the New Modern Scottish Ballet and Mary Queen of Scots. The discussion will focus on the historical events surrounding Mary Stuart's turbulent reign, her relationship with Queen Elizabeth I, and the final days she spent in Scotland before fleeing across the border into England. Manson's research often highlights the regional history of Southwest Scotland, particularly the communities and castles Mary passed through on her final journey in May 1568.

Intro: Sickness over the holiday weekend, I stink at archery (hunting).6:45: Brocasts, Ancient Nashville, conspiracy theories and parental moderating.11:25: Humility vs. skepticism when it comes to what we understand about history.14:52: The waves of feminism. A new take on first wave feminism. Rachel Wilson and Joe Rogan and women voting.19:00: Men and women: Carrying each other's burdens, time with kids at bedtime.25:16: Mary Queen of Scots and religious persecution.33:06: Good, true, and beautiful, Theo of Golden, JR has deja vú.38:38: JR asks about visiting people in June/July. Molly says “no” to bringing kids down.41:57 Eugene Peterson and accepting the terms of creation, The Desecration of Man.47:20: A story about a neighbor and having a moral basis for outrage at a school shooting.54:45 Part of being human is recognizing our limits, obligations, and…something else

Mary Queen of Scots wasn't stupid — history's verdict is dangerously wrong.Was Mary, Queen of Scots really a reckless, lovestruck failure — or has history judged her by impossible standards? In this explosive History Rage counter-rage, acclaimed historian Linda Porter takes aim at one of the most persistent myths in British history and argues that Mary was anything but a “bloody stupid woman”.Drawing directly on political context, dynastic logic, gendered double standards, and Scotland's uniquely volatile sixteenth-century landscape, Linda dismantles the lazy comparison between Mary and Elizabeth I. She reveals why Mary's marriages made sense at the time, how Scottish politics stacked the odds against her, and why hindsight has been weaponised against a queen ruling in near-impossible circumstances.This episode dives deep into:Why Mary's upbringing in France is misunderstood — and misused against herThe unfair Elizabeth I vs Mary, Queen of Scots comparisonThe dynastic logic behind the Darnley marriageWhy the Bothwell marriage looks far more like coercion than romanceHow trauma, pregnancy, betrayal, and political violence shaped Mary's decisionsWhy calling Mary “stupid” says more about historians than historyIf you care about women in power, Tudor and Stuart history, Mary Queen of Scots, or how myths harden into “fact”, this episode is essential listening.About the guest: Linda PorterLinda Porter is one of Britain's leading historians of the Tudor and Stuart period, known for her sharp analysis and willingness to challenge historical orthodoxies. She has written extensively on queenship, power, and dynastic politics.Buy the Book:The Thistle and The Rose: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781801105798About History RageHistory Rage is the no-nonsense history podcast where leading historians get angry about myths, bad history, and lazy storytelling. Hosted by Paul Bavill, the show strips away comforting narratives and replaces them with evidence, context, and expert fury.Follow & support History Rage:

Join the Chaldean Sisters, Daughters of Mary Immaculate for a daily journey through the Month of Mary. Each day, the Chaldean Sisters will share a short prayer and reflection drawn from the Chaldean liturgy and the wisdom of the Church Fathers. These meditations, thoughtfully compiled by Sr. Martina, invite you to grow closer to Jesus through His Blessed Mother. This series begins on May 1 and continues throughout the month, with daily reflections available in both English and Arabic. Music: "Shlama Illakh Mleetha" by Wisam Behnam and Valene Jadan

Send us Fan MailThe Church doesn't call Mary “Queen” to place her far away. We call her Mary Queen of Apostles because she is close, present, and active where the Gospel actually begins: in prayer, in waiting, and in a courageous yes. We start in the upper room at Pentecost, where Acts 1:14 shows Mary at the heart of the first Christian community, steadying fearful disciples and helping form the Church for its mission. If you've ever felt stuck behind locked doors of doubt, fatigue, or distraction, this conversation is a map back to the essentials.We also follow Mary's hidden apostolic road from Cana to Calvary. At Cana, her instruction is simple and relentless: “Do whatever he tells you.” We unpack why that line is more than a memory, and how it becomes a blueprint for Catholic discipleship, evangelization, and spiritual renewal. At Calvary, Mary's fidelity reveals that apostleship is not first about volume or visibility, but about surrendering our lives to Christ for the salvation of souls.From there, we widen the lens to Church history and Marian intercession that reignites apostolic zeal, including the enduring impact of Marian apparitions like Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. We connect this to a lived pilgrimage of faith today through prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and practical ways to bring Catholic tradition home, including virtual pilgrimages and a praying community united in shared intentions.If you're hungry for deeper devotion and a steadier interior life, walk with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the moment that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Someone in the comments asked me to do a deep dive on whether Elizabeth I actually gave the order for Mary Queen of Scots' execution. And the closer I looked, the stranger it got. Here's the surface version. Mary was Elizabeth's prisoner for nineteen years. Elizabeth kept refusing to sign the death warrant. Then one day she signed it. Then said she didn't mean it. Then threw her secretary William Davison in the Tower for sending it. And Mary lost her head anyway. The real version involves a beer barrel, a forged postscript, a council that may or may not have acted behind the queen's back, and a secretary who somehow kept his salary the entire time he was imprisoned for treason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milo, Phoebe and Pat are reunited once again to talk about Mary Queen of Scots and specifically the slightly puzzling movie about her from 2018. We discuss the accents, the politics and the incredible disguises they've got David Tennant and Guy Pearce in.Get twice as much of this podcast on the Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpodBuy Patrick's book here:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/lost-worlds-patrick-wyman?variant=43084775817250Check out Wolf Hall here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ObBasJhWjQmANMHDAtcwu?si=NFF37hc4RhCM3Mfp8hXICACheck out all Milo's tour dates here:https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friends of the Rosary,As we read today (John 16:23b-28), Jesus said to his disciples:“Amen, amen, I say to you,whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.Until now you have not asked anything in my name;ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.”Christ the Lord is giving us assurance about answered prayer. And He is telling us to keep asking.Also, he is revealing that God “knows what you need before you ask him” (Matt 6:8).In other words, God is omniscient and knows everything about everything and therefore is aware of what we need before we ask.So what is the point of asking him for anything?God is Father and still, like a good parent, delights in hearing our requests, some good and some quite bad, and knowing what their child needs long before she asks for it, he does not always respond the way we would like him toToday, the Saturday after Ascension Thursday, is the Feast of Mary, Queen of Apostles.Also, today we celebrate the feast of St. Simon Stock (1165-1265), an English Catholic priest of the 13th century, an early prior of the Carmelite Order. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him and gave him the Brown Scapular, promising salvation to all those who wore the brown scapular. Saint Simon Stock promoted the devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠May 16, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET 

Trying to cram some theology into 5 minutes or so. These brief treatments are intended only as a spur to further study on the part of the listener.Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Mary Queen of Scots has everything: beauty, charm, royal blood and a claim to the most powerful throne in the world. There's just one tiny problem... Her cousin Elizabeth I.This is the story of two queens, one throne, and a decades-long struggle. Protestant against Catholic, cousin against cousin.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@audible.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scotland in the 1560s was chaotic even by Tudor standards. In this thought experiment episode, we ask: what if Mary Queen of Scots had fled to France in 1567 instead of marrying Bothwell? We walk through the real history, then imagine how one different decision might have changed the Catholic plots against Elizabeth, the Spanish Armada, and the entire trajectory of the British monarchy. Plus: come join us at TudorCon, October 23-25 in Richmond, Virginia. tudorcon.englandcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the night of Saturday the 9th of March, 1566, a pregnant Mary Queen of Scots was having a dinner party.It was a night that ended in the brutal murder of one of her closest friends, David Rizzio, led by her husband, Lord Darnley.How did this happen? How did Mary handle this traumatic moment? And did Mary have a Scottish or French accent?!Joining Anthony once more as special guest co-host is author and historian Gareth Russell, to take us back to this disturbing night.You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitEdited by Tim Arstall and Anna Brant. Produced by Stuart Beckwith.For tickets to see Anthony and Maddy talking about her new book, Hoax, click here: https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/hoax/Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a little mannequin which has played a hidden role in history. We admire the portraits of the great men and women of the past dressed in the height of fashion. But how, in an age without cameras or magazines, did they know what was in style?    Step forward the Pandora doll, who may be as much as 3,500 years old. These miniature mannequins have played a role in communicating fashion down the centuries from the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, through the Second World War, right up into the era of COVID.   We know that the fashion dolls were owned by Mary Queen of Scots, and Jane Seymour, wife of Henry the Eighth of England. Elizabeth the First of England was sent a set by the Queen of France. They played an important role in diplomacy amongst the royal houses of Europe and above all they worked hard to cement the role of Paris, and French dress-making, as the world's style-makers.   For more information about this episode and pictures of the people and places mentioned in this episode please go to https://hapticandhue.com/tales-of-textiles-series-8/   And if you would like to find out about Friends of Haptic & Hue with an extra podcast every month hosted by Jo Andrews and Bill Taylor – here's the link: https://hapticandhue.com/join/  

Tutbury Castle has a lot to tell, it's been around for 955 years. Serving not only as a home at times, but also as a royal prison, one of its most famous inmates was Mary Queen of Scots. It's here she would stay before her botched execution. Tutbury is home to many ghostly residents, including Mary herself.CREDITS & LINKSMUSIC LINEUP:

What if Mary I's phantom pregnancy in 1555 had been real? In this episode, I trace what happens to Elizabeth, the Church of England, the Spanish Armada, Mary Queen of Scots, and even English-speaking America if one baby had actually arrived. Spoiler: almost nothing about the modern world looks the same. Related "What if" - what if Elizabeth had married early? https://youtu.be/Al8K_oLHEIY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most of history, men ruled the world. But for 3 decades in the late 1500s two powerful women dominated Europe. Catherine de Medici was Queen of France and Elizabeth I was Queen of England. Neither one was expected to be Queen. But both bid their time until they could seize power. They were brilliant, dynamic, determined, and sometimes ruthless leaders. But even with all they had in common, their differences made them fierce opponents. Catherine was a catholic, a wife and a mother, while Elizabeth was protestant and single by choice. Dozens of books and dramas have focused on the epic rivalry between Elizabeth and her northern neighbor, Mary Queen of Scots. And while she is an important part of the story, Elizabeth's relationship with her greater nemesis, Catherine has long been forgotten. However, season 2 of the Starz series Serpent Queen, and the recent book Blood, Fire & Gold by Estelle Paranque have resurrected the historic frienemies. So let's examine the parallel lives and epic rivalry between Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici. Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Rosemary Goring about Mary Queen of Scots, tracing her life from Scotland to years of captivity in England and the historic places that shaped her story. The episode covers Mary's relationships, imprisonment at sites like Tutbury Castle, the 2023 discovery of coded letters revealing plots and health concerns, and how culture and espionage influenced her downfall. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Simply Tudor Tours https://simplytudortours.com/ Find out more about your host at  https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!

Neither woman expected to rule, but Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici became two of the most powerful women in Europe.Was their relationship a fierce rivalry or something more respectful? And how did they navigate the Mary Queen of Scots crisis?Joining Kate today is the fantastic historian and author Estelle Paranque to help us get to know these two women.This episode was edited by Hannah Feodorov. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  All music from Epidemic Sounds.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Leo XIV visits St. Mary Queen of Peace Basilica, marking his first Roman parish visit. Meanwhile, Americans celebrate the legacy of all the nation's presidents on Presidents' Day. And, lawmakers are seeking to hold social media companies accountable for harmful content on their platforms.

Margot Robbie is an Academy Award-nominated actress whose career has included standout performances in The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, I, Tonya, and more recently Barbie and Wuthering Heights. In this conversation from January 2019, Robbie sits down with Willie Geist to discuss taking on the role of Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots and why she initially hesitated before saying yes to the role. Plus, she reflects on producing her own work and uniting women in Hollywood.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textDiscover the most bizarre and botched deaths in history from the unkillable homeless man who survived antifreeze to the "Toxic Lady" who hospitalized an entire ER.In this "February Fatales" edition of The Day's Grimm, we dive into five extraordinary historical deaths that occurred during the shortest month of the year. You will explore the limits of human resilience, the horror of medieval execution blunders, and the strange chemistry that turned a hospital visit into a biohazard emergency. Whether it's a royal tragedy or a fatal presidential encounter, these stories prove that truth is often darker and stranger than fiction.We break down the incredible survival (and ultimate end) of "Iron Mike" Malloy, the gruesome details of Mary Queen of Scots' final moments, and the chaotic Hawaiian skirmish that claimed Captain James Cook. Stick around until the end to see how we rank these historical milestones from "mid" to the ultimate "gold" standard of grim history.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to February Fatales: Five Deaths of the Month  2:37 The "Iron Mike" Malloy Saga: Antifreeze, Oysters, and Resilience  11:12 Mary Queen of Scots: The Botched Execution and the Hidden Dog  17:15 The Hawaiian Skirmish: The Rise and Fall of Captain James Cook  23:18 The Fatal Mistress: Felix Faure's "Grand Mort"  28:05 Gloria Ramirez: The Mystery of the "Toxic Lady" 34:06 Ranking the Grim: Who Takes the Gold? RESOURCES MENTIONED:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Malloyhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-gruesome-beheading-of-mary-queen-of-scots/KT6ES7HXAEMBLTJQTSYBOYQMBU/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_James_Cook#:~:text=On%2014%20February%201779%20British,and%2017%20Hawaiians%20were%20killed.https://www.francophilesanonymes.com/en/felix-faure/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Gloria_Ramirez[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

Actor Claire Foy on her role as a grieving academic who finds solace in falconry in the film adaptation of Helen Macdonald's award-winning memoir H Is For Hawk. As it goes on display for a period of three months, Chris Cassells of the National Library of Scotland, Ashleigh Hibbins of Perth Museum and playwright and poet Liz Lochhead discuss the cultural significance of the last letter of Mary Queen of Scots, written hours before her execution in 1587. Two of the creative team behind Trolleydarity, a National Theatre of Scotland-backed project which transports hospital patients and staff on multi-sensory micro-adventures talk about their innovative approach to taking art and theatre into NHS settings. And as the Music Venue Trust publishes a report about the fragile ecology of small music venues around the UK, we hear whether there might be hope on the horizon. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

James I, Mary Queen of Scots, and the English Succession: Colleague Clare Jackson explains how James I managed the tension between his imprisoned mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I, noting James protested his mother's execution but prioritized his claim to the English throne, maintaining a compleTE correspondence with Elizabeth to ensure his succession. AUG 1932

SHOW 12-11-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR JUNE 1957 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE TRUMP COROLLARY  FIRST HOUR 9-915 Ukraine-Russia Conflict and the Transformation of Warfare: Colleague Anatol Lieven discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict, noting that drone warfare has fundamentally changed battle tactics, analyzing Trump's influence on peace negotiations and suggesting Ukraine risks losing support without concessions, while explaining that EU membership is being offered as a prize in exchange for territorial losses. 915-930 Why Russia Will Not Attack NATO: Colleague Anatol Lieven dismisses fears that Russia intends to attack NATO Baltic states, arguing such a move would lack strategic gain and risk nuclear war, contending these defenses are unnecessary because attacking NATO would unite the West, contrary to Russian interests. 930-945 China's Intellectual Property Theft and the K-Shaped Economy: Colleague Chris Riegel discusses "The Great Heist," a book detailing China's campaign to steal American intellectual property via spies and students, also noting a US consumer slowdown and describing a "K-shaped" economy where lower-income earners struggle with affordability despite infrastructure spending. 945-1000 Iran's Currency Collapse and Legitimacy Crisis: Colleague Jonathan Sayeh reports that Iran's currency has collapsed to historic lows, fueling inflation and social dissatisfaction, explaining that while the regime uses repression and temporary social loosening to maintain control, it faces a legitimacy crisis and difficulty recruiting loyal security forces. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Warnings Against a US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Colleague Andrea Stricker warns against a US-Saudi nuclear deal that allows uranium enrichment, advocating for the "gold standard" of non-proliferation, arguing any agreement must include the Additional Protocol for inspections and ensure the US retains a right of return for nuclear materials. 1015-1030 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps Would Harm Low-Income Borrowers: Colleague Veronique de Rugy criticizes proposals by Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent, arguing price controls will force companies to reduce risk, ultimately denying credit to the low-income borrowers the bill aims to protect. 1030-1045 1045-1100 American Universities Have Abandoned Liberal Education: Colleague Peter Berkowitz argues that American universities have abandoned liberal education, replacing the study of Western civilization with narrow specialization and political agendas, lamenting that students are no longer taught about historical heroes or the realities of the Revolutionary War, depriving them of national identity. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 James I, Mary Queen of Scots, and the English Succession: Colleague Clare Jackson explains how James I managed the tension between his imprisoned mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I, noting James protested his mother's execution but prioritized his claim to the English throne, maintaining a complex correspondence with Elizabeth to ensure his succession. 1115-1130 James I's Sea Voyage to Denmark and Dynastic Tragedies: Colleague Clare Jackson details James I's decision to travel by sea to marry Anna of Denmark, viewing it as a dynastic duty despite the risks, also discussing the death of his heir Prince Henry and his daughter's involvement in the conflicts sparking the Thirty Years' War. 1130-1145 James I's Male Favorites and the Madrid Adventure: Colleague Clare Jackson explores James I's intense relationships with male favorites like Robert Carr and George Villiers, noting the political complications these caused, describing the bizarre, risky journey Prince Charles and Villiers took to Madrid in disguise to woo the Spanish Infanta. 1145-1200 James I, American Colonies, and Tobacco Revenue: Colleague Clare Jackson discusses James I's oversight of American colonies like Jamestown, using chartered companies for deniability against Spanish claims, noting his initial opposition to tobacco before accepting its revenue and describing his fluctuating relationship with Parliament regarding funding and military action. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Venezuelan Opposition Leader Accepts Nobel Prize in Oslo: Colleague Evan Ellis reports on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado accepting a Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after escaping her country, outlining a new US national security strategy increasing military presence in the hemisphere and the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker. 1215-1230 Caribbean Reactions to US Military Operations Against Venezuela: Colleague Evan Ellis analyzes Caribbean reactions to US military operations against Venezuela, noting support from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago, explaining that islands like Curacao and Aruba fear becoming targets, while political shifts in St. Vincent offer new cooperation opportunities. 1230-1245 Electoral Chaos in Honduras and Chile's Stark Choice: Colleague Evan Ellis describes electoral chaos in Honduras, where US-backed candidate Asfura leads amidst claims of irregularities and potential unrest, contrasting this with Chile's election where voters choose between conservative Kast and communist "Hara" due to fears of communism or desire for social rights. 1245-100 A China's New White Paper on Latin America: Colleague Evan Ellis details China's new white paper on Latin America, which ignores US pressure and asserts a "full speed ahead" diplomatic and economic approach, emphasizing expanding infrastructure, technology, and security cooperation while securing access to critical commodities like copper.

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize winner, speaks after her first public appearance in 11 months. She has mostly been in hiding since the country's disputed presidential election in 2024. She confirms the US helped her escape the country. She says President Maduro's regime is weaker than ever - partly as a result of the actions of President Trump, who announced the seizure of a tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Also: France battles to control violent drugs gangs that are exploiting children. In the worst affected city, Marseille, the number of teenagers caught up in the drug world has risen six fold in recent years. Victims of a typhoon, that battered the Philippines four years ago, sue the oil company Shell, accusing it of contributing to climate change and therefore making such weather events more severe. A BBC investigation discovers endangered species - including tigers and sharks - are offered for sale on Facebook. Research finds that living in extreme heat can severely affect children's development. And the last letter written by Mary Queen of Scots is going on public display for the first time in a generation in the city of Perth, Scotland. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

SHOW 12-9-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1916 MONTENEGRO THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE HUBBLE CONSTANT. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Baltic Defenses and NATO's Uncertain Resolve: Colleague Blaine Holt discusses the Baltics preparing defensive "Mino lines" and bunkers fearing a potential Russian attack, noting Baltic citizens feel trapped between NATO bureaucracy and Russian hybrid warfare while doubting NATO's resolve to intervene, arguing diplomatic solutions are necessary as Europe lacks resources for a cohesive defense. 915-930 NATO's Viability and Europe's Demographic Shifts: Colleague Blaine Holt questions NATO's viability through 2050, citing rising US sentiment to withdraw and Europe's demographic shifts due to mass migration, warning that diverging values and economic instability could lead to civil unrest or new geopolitical alignments between Russia, China, and the US. 930-945 European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amid Strategic Dilemmas: Colleague Judy Dempsey discusses the "Big Three" European leaders meeting Zelenskyy, questioning their ability to resolve the war without wider coalitions, noting the EU is bypassing unanimity rules to seize Russian assets but struggles with the dilemma of offering Ukraine EU membership while demanding territorial concessions. 945-1000 Europe's Lack of Self-Confidence Facing Global Challenges: Colleague Judy Dempsey criticizes Europe's lack of self-confidence and ambition when facing Trump's transactional administration and Chinese aggression, arguing European leaders complain about US criticism rather than leveraging their own economic power, noting they are "sleepwalking" regarding the auto industry and dependencies on China. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 The National Security Strategy and the First Island Chain: Colleague Steve Yates analyzes the National Security Strategy's focus on the "first island chain" and deterrence against China's bullying of Japan and the Philippines, noting the CCP's obsession with WWII-era Japan for propaganda fails to resonate regionally as neighbors face modern Chinese aggression and grey zone tactics. 1015-1030 Nvidia Chip Sales to China Raise National Security Concerns: Colleague Brandon Weichert reports on the Trump administration approving Nvidia H200 chip sales to China while taking a 25% cut, warning this transactional approach compromises national security by aiding China's military AI, signaling a shift from hawkish policies to favoring business interests like soybeans. 1030-1045 SpaceX Dominance and the Golden Dome Defense Project: Colleague Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's dominance with record-breaking booster reuse and launch frequency compared to rivals, discussing the secretive "Golden Dome" defense project, defects on the Orion capsule's hatch threatening the Artemis mission, and Airbus surprisingly choosing a Chinese satellite constellation for in-flight internet. 1045-1100 Cosmological Crises and Mars Rover Progress: Colleague Bob Zimmerman details cosmological crises including the "Hubble tension" where expansion rates conflict and a baffling 7-hour gamma-ray burst, reporting on Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS images confirming it is a comet rather than a spacecraft, and the Perseverance rover moving toward promising mining terrain on Mars.           THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The 1605 Gunpowder Plot and Catholic Desperation: Colleague Claire Jackson explains the 1605 Gunpowder Plot as a desperate attempt by Catholics, frustrated by James I's retention of penal laws and peace with Spain, to destroy the Protestant establishment, with the plotters aiming to kill the king and install a puppet Catholic monarch amidst the ensuing chaos. 1115-1130 The Mirror of Great Britain and James I's Violent Childhood: Colleague Claire Jackson explains the "Mirror of Great Britain" jewel symbolizing James I's union plans, though it was destroyed during the Civil Wars, detailing his violent childhood in Scotland, his father Darnley's murder, and his separation from his mother Mary Queen of Scots, which shaped his intellectual upbringing. 1130-1145 The Hampton Court Conference and the King James Bible: Colleague Claire Jackson describes how James I convened the Hampton Court Conference to resolve religious differences, resulting in the King James Bible, highlighting his unique role as an author of works like Basilikon Doron, using print to converse with subjects and establish the divine right of kings. 1145-1200 James I as Ecumenicist Amid Confessional Complexity: Colleague Claire Jackson portrays James I as an ecumenicist seeking accommodation, provided Catholics recognized his temporal authority via an Oath of Allegiance, noting he faced a "confessional complexity" ruling Protestant Scotland and England alongside Catholic Ireland, aiming to isolate radical Jesuits from the loyal majority. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Commodities Update from France: Colleague Simon Constable reports from France on unseasonably warm weather and rising copper prices driven by tech demand, noting cocoa prices dropped while coffee remains expensive, discussing farmers' effective non-violent protests in Europe and contrasting European energy shortages with the electricity needs of AI development. 1215-1230 UK Labour's Struggles and the Workers' Rights Bill: Colleague Simon Constable analyzes the UK Labour Party's struggles despite a large majority, citing Keir Starmer's low approval, warning that the return of "Red Rayner" and a new workers' rights bill preventing easy firing could stifle economic growth and deter foreign investment, worsening Britain's debt. 1230-1245 The National Security Strategy as Transatlantic "Divorce Papers": Colleague Blaine Holt argues the National Security Strategy resembles "divorce papers" for a perilous transatlantic relationship, contending Europe, having de-industrialized, refuses Trump's diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, fearing the aftermath of a conflict they cannot sustain against a re-industrialized Russia. 1245-100 AM Penang's Boom Contrasts with China's Decline: Colleague Charles Ortel contrasts Penang's economic boom and diverse hardworking culture with China's decline, discussing China's suppressed financial data and property crisis with Gordon Chang, arguing Western elites were "bought off" by Beijing while investors should demand transparency regarding assets trapped in ChiNA.

The Mirror of Great Britain and James I's Violent Childhood: Colleague Claire Jackson explains the "Mirror of Great Britain" jewel symbolizing James I's union plans, though it was destroyed during the Civil Wars, detailing his violent childhood in Scotland, his father Darnley's murder, and his separation from his mother Mary Queen of Scots, which shaped his intellectual upbringing. 1884

The Nobel Peace Prize winner arrives in Oslo after a clandestine journey from her hiding place in Venezuela. We hear the inside story of how she slipped out of the country. Also in the programme: French police's crackdown on drug gangs in Marseilles, and a rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter before execution. (Photo: Maria Corina Machado waving at her supporters from a balcony in Oslo. Credits: Lise Aserud/EPA/Shutterstock)

**Contains accounts of murder and sexual violence**After an explosion rocked Edinburgh in February 1567, Lord Darnley - husband to Mary, Queen of Scots - was found strangled, alongside a servant. Who killed them? Was it Darnley's rival, and Mary's next husband, the Earl of Bothwell? Could Mary herself have been involved?Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by acclaimed crime writer Denise Mina to try to solve Darnley's murder.MORE:Tudor True Crime: The Murder of RizzioListen on AppleListen on SpotifyMary Queen of Scots on Film: The Historians' VerdictListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Henry VIII is best known for his tempestuous marriages and his penchant for cutting off people's heads. But where does fiction meet fact?In this special episode, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by a panel of experts to discuss Henry on screen and what those portrayals got right or wrong. Who gave the most convincing performance? Was it Damien Lewis in Wolf Hall, Robert Hardy in A Man for All Seasons, Jude Law in Firebrand, or Charles Laughton in The Private Life of Henry VIII?Dr Joanne Paul, Jessie Childs and Alex von Tunzelmann join Suzannah to explore why this towering figure continues to fascinate us more than 500 years after he came to the throne.More:Thomas More on Film: The Historians' Verdict Mary Queen of Scots on Film: The Historians' Verdict Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The audio editors are Alex Elkins and Amy Haddow and the producers are Fiona Turnock and Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit to see Suzannah and her guests debate Henry VIII on film, and for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.