The REAL William Wallace - Forgotten History

How accurate was William Wallace's depiction in the film, Braveheart? Let's discuss in today's episode of Forgotten History. Hosted by Colin Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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Sir William Wallace  1270 – 23 August 1305 was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians. Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Jane Porter and Sir Walter Scott, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.

[baconnivison]

The innaccuracies described are not surprising but the overall power of the movie was tremendous! This episode of "Forgotten History" was, as usual, very educational. Thank you Prof. Heaton!!

[jenniferwong]

Hard to believe the Braveheart movie is just shy of 30 years old. Time passes far too quickly. Enjoyed your video, watching from Canada🇨🇦🍁

[MrStuartp]

I never understand why film makers don't just show the true story, when its 10 times more interesting that the Hollywood version. Recreating the battle of Stirling bridge would have been just as entertaining, if not better than the movie's depiction.

[pauldegnan]

As a Scot and a fan of history of all types, I really enjoy your videos on American history, which is a subject that I'm sorry to say I'm fairly new to, I love learning about the history of your great nation and the iconic characters who helped make it what it is today. The information and insights you provide in your videos are absolutely brilliant. Your video on William Wallace was wonderful, as he is a national hero in Scotland. Thank you again...

[WJFK]

I never saw the movie, and I'm only 1% Scottish, but all history is interesting. I watch Neil Oliver, and I've learned some things about the current situation in Scotland, it's certainly a very different world we all live in and we could all use a hero.

[mikemuir]

The satue in your thumbnail is in my home town Aberdeen, Scotland and that ain't no statue of Wallace.

[sheerwillsurvival]

More on Friday the 13th and the templars… please

[JoelJacobson]

Great video! If you take requests, would love to know about how accurate is the movie “The Last of the Mohicans”.

[mr__xcx]

Just want to say I'm a new viewer to your channel and the contents are fantastic. So glad I came across your channel. Great work.👍🏼

[sheerwillsurvival]

Iam really liking this channel. But I love the movie and sure like that version 😁

[ryansanico]

After watch brave heart next film follows it is the outlaw king

[bernardinglis]

You have made as many mistakes as the movie , As a Scotsman it's as plain as the nose on my face, Scots Highlanders have always worn kilts, it's clan tartan that came later, and it wasn't the black Douglas at the Battle of Falkirk bridge it was Wallace and Andrew Morray, that's just a few mistakes, but overall not to bad

[thomasgronlund]

scary that only the awful gore was accurate. 🙄.

[jamesmalcolm]

The only real thing between the movie and the man, , , it was inspiring

[nathanielradtke]

I think there is another more older reason for the Friday the thirteenth thing.

[KayGeddes-ftjx]

It was Robert the Bruce was called braveheart

[Skashoon]

Thanks, I would never have known. It was indeed great entertainment.

[KayGeddes-ftjx]

And we get a statue of Mel Gibson ain't William Wallace needs to be taking down, am scottish

[blessingsyou]

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