The 800-Year-Old Heraldic Badge That Reveals a Secret About England and Scotland

Michael Buerk and historian Bettany Hughes unearth some of the UK's hidden treasures. Astrologer Russell Grant delves into the star sign of a famous Roman emperor, and Suzannah Lipscomb tells the romantic story behind two beautiful golden love tokens. Michael Buerk investigates a curious find that changes the way we view the relationship between England and Scotland.

This film was first broadcast: 31 Oct 2013

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[JosMorn]

I suspect it was more like a royal emissary rather than the king going at it in person.

[eamonosullivan]

What made them think Edward I, while at war with the Scots, was only in Scotland to "talk" to the Scots? This is a man known as "The Hammer of the Scots"!

[johnnyhock]

The famous three lions in the England Coat of Arms Originally came from Geoffrey of Anjou (Geoffrey Plantagenet) Duke of Anjou.
He was the second husband of Matilda, daughter of King Henry I of England (granddaughter of William the Conquerer) They were married and had a son, Henry Plantagenet.
Henry later inherited the English Crown from King Stephen who died without a direct heir, leaving Henry with the strongest claim, being nephew of King Stephen, grandson of King Henry I and great grandson of William I.
When Henry succeeded to the English Crown he incorporated the 3 lions from his father’s coat of arms into his own, and the 3 lions have been in the English Royal coat of arms ever since….
Henry also inherited the Dukedom of Anjou from his father, the Dukedom of Normandy which had been part of the English crown since Duke William of Normandy took the English Crown by conquest in 1066.
He also married Eleanor of Aquitaine, Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, and became Duke of Aquitaine by marriage….
Consequently, Henry II of England held more territory in Britain & France than any monarch before or since !
England, Anjou, Normandy and Aquitaine!

[johnkelly]

An unlikely interpretation. More probably from a royal official in the army of occupation.

[biggernumber]

Edward I supposedly took Caerlaverock Castle in 1300 with great difficulty in the region discussed, according to the historical record but it appears to be a made up story; The names of the keepers of Caerlaverock have been changed, and in one supposedly contemporary account, Joan of Arc was listed in the retinue of Edward I. lol

[ashleycart]

For a second i thought it would be an autopsy video

[scottgalloway]

Cool find in Galloway, if i do say so myself

[jamesoneill]

It all points to one indisputable truth, God is an Englishman.

[lesliehart]

There were plenty of Plantagenets who might have been sent as emissaries

[jamesoneill]

Like John Craven's newsround, but for quartards.

[michaelpjeffries]

The Bruce made it to North America. Became master of dungeons as well as dragon's. As evident in Winnipeg Manitoba, Intrepid and Bletchley parks . Industrial revolution began outside of what became Great Britain . With the fixed base lathe giving ability to make identical objects a reality. All from Rosslyn and the Orkneys. In the new world. They were the masons and dreamers who understood the knowledge most take for granted today.

[Mr..E]

From this leather shoe we can imagine every detail, and if true we can rewrite history.

[gofiodetrigo]

linda sad to hear the misinformation about the zodiac while otherwise looking a great production

[acciesmad]

Really !! Comparing the Scots to the Taliban 🤦
How biased can ye get 🤷...and painting Edward 1 as a diplomat !!.. He should be ashamed of himself 😞
At least his sir name is apt... he's a complete one 🤣

[michaelwhite]

dint know how ironic what you said is lol.

[alanmcdonald]

"Unfortunately the war continued." Arrogant much? Who knows if that was unfortunate, and for who? Scotland secured its independence, and it's nationhood in that war. You can argue whether that was fortunate if you want, but don't throw it away cheaply.

[southeastcoastalphotography]

I was get a little laugh when I hear the portable antiquity scheme because to me being an American chew is almost a bad word. It sounds like you’re doing something wrong. You’re scheming to do something illegal, but I know scheme is used pretty often in the UK and I guess you’re in general and the way it’s intended to be used not the way I think of it to be used.