Siobhan Thompson Explains the Significance of Guy Fawkes and the Mask Made in His Image

In “Who Was Guy Fawkes,” host Siobhan Thompson of the BBC America web series Anglophenia explains the significance of Guy Fawkes, the celebration made in his name, the historic failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and the real reason why the group Anonymous specifically adopted Guy Fawkes masks in the V for Vendetta style as their signature look.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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