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Gunpowder Plot Fails, Parliament Survives: Guy Fawkes Loses Bombing Attempt

The year 1605 was a tumultuous one in England. The kingdom was still reeling from the recent execution of Mary Queen of Scots on February 8th of that year, and tensions between Catholics and Protestants were running high. Amidst this backdrop of simmering discontent, a group of conspirators hatched a plan to blow up the …

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Guy Fawkes: The Revolutionary Icon

Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes Mask If you’re a fan of rebellion and challenging authority, then you’ve probably heard of Guy Fawkes. This historical figure is notorious for his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, where he and his fellow conspirators attempted to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament …

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