Mary, Queen of Scots: Facial Reconstruction from her Death Mask. The Stuart Queen Back to Life.

The video explores the rivalry between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I, leading to Mary's execution. It delves into the tradition of death masks, focusing on the Lennox Love mask, which is believed to be Mary's. The video compares the mask to portraits of Mary, noting differences in features and raising skepticism about its authenticity. Observations about the mask's youthful appearance and the impact of imprisonment on Mary's appearance are discussed. The video concludes with a call for viewer opinions on the mask's authenticity and a recreation of Mary with red hair.

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