This was an amazing talk. James VI and I fascinates me and Stevens book The Wisest Fool is stunning! Thank you for hosting his talk!

Your connection of "elf-shot" with Neolithic arrowheads is the first NEW thing I've learned about the witchcraft murders since seeing their likeness to the MAGA movement. Both were/are far-reaching and many-headed manipulations by men in local, regional and multiregional positions of power, OF local men with less power. They were then, and are now, inhuman murder cults. To keep trying to explain it away by talking about people's "superstition" is useless. The murders were done by people who had power to arrest, "try", and order victims executed, then publish what those victims had said under torture. I believe torture wasn't "often" used; it was ALWAYS used. To spread terror among the people vulnerable to being accused. Then as now -- and it's a mere few hundred years between then and now -- there are plenty of men who have already given up their humanity available when an opportunity like either of these comes to cash in and obtain power. What you didn't say about Kramer & Sprenger's Malleus Malificarum, is that it's full of lies. It was probably commissioned by someone more powerful than these two Dominican priests. I first became "interested" in the witchcraft murders when I was in my 20s. I'm 80 now and have learned as much as I can about them, starting with Margaret Murray's "The God of the Witches". But it was my realization of its likeness to MAGA that has explained it best.

Fantastic! Btw he mentions a few times a second lecture expanding on this - are there any plans to add that to KZbin? Thanks.

They simply read into the narrative that he had men. it is a sign to me of illiteracy on this topic. So many half decent books fall here.

The KJV beginning the British empire and the Union Jack to name 3 major Jacobean accomplishments

I have been an avid reader of the Rebus novels and recently read A Heart Full of Headstones. Unfortunately as of late the narrative is being bleached of its Scottishness. I haven't lived in Scotland for 60 years and like my Scottish friends here we enjoy the Scottish Lowland vernacular dancing through a Rebus tale. Give us back our Irn-Bru.

Just needed to write a comment because IR deserves all of the kudos which have come his way and there should never be a blank comment section under his name..either viewers are not commenting, or I'm the only one who has watched this fascinating video on Rankin's thought processes..kinda doubt it...

I wonder why plastic book covers aren't a thing yet. It'd definitely save on cost and environment friendly as well. The back would have a circle like joint and a cylinder pin to allow opening and closing. Probably better and preserving the pages as well since this could allow shielding from the elements with a plastic cover over the open space of the book too. Constant sunlight or heat could mess with it tho.... Bah, thinking to hard on this. lovely video!

Creative story telling should be more emphasized in schools these days. Such a wonderful way to connect with the people and world around us.

Glad to see Chris is still at the National Library. He was of great help to me in my studies of Robert Sibbald

So interesting. Thank you.

Incredible work.

Great work! Love seeing the conservation focused videos! Has a scan of this been uploaded anywhere? I'd love to see it enlarged and in crisp detail.

Getting books consent

As south east asian people, this is my first time to know those all

Honestly... That you guys are doing this, and making really lovely films ABOUT doing this... it's wonderful.

No wonder when ancestral records are sought, at certain dates, we get told many records were destroyed. Thanking God for all actively involved in the effort to trace as many lost records and Rightful Truths on behalf of all who were so unimaginably treated and so dreadfully wronged. 🌌🌎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫂💦💔🙏

Is you’re garden still open ,

I was unaware Scotland had a national library 10 minutes ago. My life is better than it was 10 minutes ago

Prof Mattius Desmet has a theory of a "Mass Formation". You need a narrative from a leading figure (Church) to spread the fear to produce the anxiety in the public. Why>? Simple as this church wants depopulation as its easier to take over the ownership of land when there is a lack of descendants>? If you look at who owns deeside after the witch hunts you will see thats its royal & church based ownership....

My grandfathers ancestor Jean Gaston was a witch who was persecuted 😞

Eiffel tower was build wit this

And he caught it by hands 😱

I'm a descendent of Robert Riddell of Glen Riddell who owned Friar' s Carse So glad you posted this! Thank You! Is it true that the Society of Antiquaries in London has Robert Riddell's library collection?

Greenland sharks have a very small, short dorsal fin. Whatever this is appears to have a very small, short dorsal fin. Whether they could or would swim up the River Ness to get there is another matter, but still. It’s a theory.

...So if she weighs the same as a duck...? She's a WITCH!

pov: you’re here from the singing street video

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Did you guys knew that a song you uploadee in your channel (the singing street -1950) its in a videogame now?

Witch worship Lucifer.?

Cha dìochuimhnich sinn gu bràth. Bha sin pùdarrach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Saor Alba

African Slavery is far from over, today there are 400 million Caste Slaves, when will it end?.

This is my family btw I have so much proof

There were some Ross' witches curious about them any info

This guy is no genus. "Republicans" as a party DID NOT EXIST until well after 1800. The Republicans were founded as a party SPECIFICALLY against slavery. Lincoln being one of their most notable members. He "SHOULD" be talking about 'The Wig Party', which is what they were called. I myself hold a history degree an am embarrassed by his IGNORANCE ... He's the speaker...?

I didn't know this was in John Byrne's back catalogue until I read the book of the play. Wonderful to see it after all that time spent on the top of a transit. :-)

I am a full blood Witch from Glasgow and as we say '' I am one of the ancestors of one of the Witches you didnt burn '' …. Great video and very well researched MANY THANKS…

if you suspect someone of being a witch simply force them to cross the Brig O'Doon and see if they burst into flames :) I took my mother in law across it but no luck :(

Its interesting finding out how your ancestors lived and who they were.

Pretentious bollocks, Time code 2:10, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKjYe4OkbZJgndE

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You're very nice, but I'm not entirely sure why you are smiling about such a shameful era of our history. It's very tragic. Also...it's not like it's something that's no longer practiced or believed in...yet you do make it sound like it. It is fascinating, but people were tortured and they died and that's not a happy thing. Regardless, I appreciate the information. Thank you.

but the glovers?

So excited to check these out!

That's my ancestor! :D

*interesting video, thanks for sharing!*

Isn't that Lord Peter Wimsley's daughter? (I mean the actor that played him (in the '80s, not the 70s one))

Thank you for giving the background to the Glenriddell Manuscripts. ¬ Janet Thompson Deaver