23 - 29 June 2025 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury
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For centuries, Mary, Queen of Scots’ secret communications were thought lost – until 2023, when George Lasry and his team cracked the code. Through cutting-edge cryptographic analysis, they decrypted over 50 letters Mary wrote while imprisoned by Elizabeth I, revealing a world of hidden alliances, espionage, and desperate political manoeuvring. Join Estelle Paranque, Alex Courtney, George Lasry, and Jackson van Uden as they unveil how these newly discovered letters transform our understanding of Mary’s struggle for power. From clandestine messages to high-stakes diplomacy, the panel explores how science and history combine to rewrite the past.
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