Gunpowder, Treason, Masks, and Plot: The Legend of Guy Fawkes

Join Shane and Duncan for an explosive tale of political intrigue, religious fervor, and a daring conspiracy that could have reshaped an entire nation. 

~
In this episode:  

• King Henry VIII and the Anglican Church
• Catholics vs Protestants
• "Bloody" Mary I of England
• Queen Elizabeth I
• King James VI and I
• Robert Catesby
• Thomas Wintour
• John Wright
• Guy Fawkes
• The Secret Police
• Priest Holes
• Elizabeth Stuart and the Extended Plot
• Parliament Delayed
• The Accidental Conspirator: Thomas Bates
• Robert Keyes
• Keeping it in the Family: John Grant, Christopher "Kit" Wright, and Robert Wintour
• Francis Tresham...Double Cross?
• The Baron Monteagle Letter
• Search and Seizure
• The Plot is Foiled
• The Final Stand at Holbeche House
• Executions
• Bonfire Night

~

Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON

~

Chat with fellow insomniacs and vote on episode topics via DISCORD

~

Join the Midnight Masses!

Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. 

And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! 

Midnight Merch

 ~

Leave an Audio Message!

~ 

Instagram

~

Podcast Website

~

Episode Transcript