Who Killed Lord Darnley? The Mystery Behind Mary, Queen of Scots’ Husband’s Death

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

We trace the strange death of Lord Darnley in August 1567, examining contemporary reports of a blast at Kirk o'Field and later claims of conspiracy involving Bothwell and Mary. The episode explores how historians weigh limited evidence against political motives, revealing why the case remains one of Scotland’s enduring mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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