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Category: History

Mary Queen of Scots on the Closes

9th May, 2020

We tell the turbulent tale of Mary Queen of Scots or Mary Stuart – from becoming Queen at just 6 months old to her violent execution.

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8 Best History Podcasts to Listen to

17th Apr, 2020

With over 900 thousand podcasts globally, it is hard to decide which ones to give an ear to. We’ve selected the ten best history podcasts to get stuck in for people with an interest in past tales.

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5 Powerful Women from Edinburgh’s History

27th Feb, 2020

We discover the powerful women who shaped Edinburgh’s history – from St Triduana in the 4th century to Dr Sophie Jex-Blake in the 19th century.

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Edinburgh’s Plague Doctor: The True Story

24th Jun, 2019

We shine a light on the real Plague Doctors that wandered Edinburgh’s streets in the 17th century, their lives, their patients, and their obscure outfits.

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