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Why Mary Wore Red to her Execution Death

Season 22 Episode 9 | 1m 32s

Mary was sentenced to death after being found guilty of plotting the assassination of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. As Mary prepared for her execution, she made sure her attire would send one last message to the world.

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