Xand Van Tulleken and Tracy Borman delve into the conspiracy to assassinate King James I by detonating explosives in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament. Their investigation traces the actions of Robert Catesby and his fellow conspirators as they organize their group to execute this perilous plan, highlighting the significant risks involved in concealing two and a half tons of gunpowder beneath the legislative chamber.
The narrative further illustrates the intended outcome of this violent act, which was not merely the assassination of the king and numerous Parliament members, but rather the initiation of a bold coup aimed at seizing control of the nation. Through their exploration, Van Tulleken and Borman shed light on the extreme measures taken by the conspirators and the broader implications of their plot within the historical context of early 17th-century England.
