But why did Catholics such as Fawkes plan to blow up the king and how was the plot foiled ... by the Catholic monarchies of Europe. Two plots against James had already failed by the time five ...

A plot is a secret plan ... If you find ANYONE plotting against The King, treat them… Very. Badly. Guy Fawkes: I like blowing things up. So, Guy Fawkes was hiding in the cellar, waiting.