On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary I of Scotland was beheaded for her alleged role in a conspiracy against her cousin Queen Elizabeth I of England. Mary was a claimant to the English throne who had the support of English Catholics. As such, she was a threat to her cousin, the Protestant Queen. In Mary's final letter, written to her brother-in-law Henri III of France six hours before her execution, she expressed a belief that "she was dying a religious martyr," and wrote that "I scorn death and vow that I meet it innocent of any crime," according to the National Library of Scotland. Click here to read the full article, with links to outstanding resources, including Mary's final letter.
Have you noticed Google's logo today? It celebrates the birthday of Jules Verne, who was born in Nantes, France, on Feb. 8, 1828. He was a pioneer in literature. With a powerful interest in writing and an imagination that was ahead of his time, Verne became a dominant figure in the science fiction world, writing about ideas that often didn't become a reality until many years later. Click here to read our full biography.
Also be sure to read our profile of Nellie Bly, an intrepid journalist who, at the age of 23 in 1889, sailed around the world in a balloon in 72 days, besting the 80 days of Verne's fictional character, Phileas Fogg. Bly met Verne during her journey, and received his full encouragement.
At Dulcinea Media, we encourage educators to provide students with a list of credible and relevant resources to use on most school assignments. Here is our article explaining the 8 best Web sites for learning about the 50 states of the U.S.
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