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Homeschool History: Mary Queen of Scots

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Mary Queen of Scots

BBC Radio 4 - Homeschool History, Mary Queen of Scots

Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson on Mary Queen of Scots.

Join Greg Jenner in the 16th century as he examines the life of a magnificent monarch. From Baby Queen to Executed Martyr, it’s Mary Queen of Scots.

What would you do if you became Queen when you were six days old, all your friends were called Mary, and your brother (and a lot of other powerful people) kept trying to ruin your life? 

Welcome to the life of Mary Queen of Scots. From Baby Queen to Executed Martyr, join Greg Jenner for a homeschool history lesson on one of the most magnificent monarchs of the 16th century.

Presented by Greg Jenner
Produced by Ben Green
Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse
Historical consultant: Professor Kate Williams
A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4

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Fun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range of historical topics, many linked to the school curriculum. Homeschool Histories is made by the producers of the much-loved Radio 4 podcast You're Dead To Me.

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