Who Was The Real William Wallace? | Braveheart | Timeline

Tony Robinson goes on the trail of William Wallace, the Scottish warrior whose story was told in the film Braveheart.
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[@sebastianwrites]

Really disappointed with this. First of all, the historian lady who contributes and speaks of the Scottish nobles betraying Wallace as a good thing? Where's the honour in that comment? Also glorifying the horror with bloody scenes of Wallace's death, was entirely unnecessary! Also, silly comment by the woman at the end commenting that this was a very 'male' "macho" symbol! When has been fighting for your freedom... been just a male preserve? I see little point of having a female historians if they are just going to apply 'simplistic' petty prejudicial stereotypes, that do a disservice to our humanity,. Whether we agree with all things that William Wallace did or not, we should respect his courage to stand for what he believed in!

[@SquirrellyMom]

@@sebastianwrites agreed! Unfortunately, the worthless PC culture likes to diminish and dismiss real strength and honor. Anyone not willing to trade freedom for a cage is called a fool. The weak bodied and minded people of that culture will only last so long....true worth and honor is the ability to do great violence and have a desire for peace when possible. Weak people choice peace over everything, even human life and dignity. They glorify the violence to link all violence and unjust.

[@steveaustinsr7244]

It would be nice if we could hear the speaker talking.

[@free_gold4467]

@@sebastianwrites I was broadly in agreement with you until you revealed true nature by dismissing 'female historians' in general as ''simplistic''- misogynist.

[@peterpratt9631]

@@sebastianwrites X A. Ea aàl

[@brianincanada148]

I used to play on the Wallace monument in Elderslie when I wiz a wee boy. Ma Granny lived across the road at 1 Park Avenue. Lots of good memories here.

[@nicm8909]

🧢

[@swhip897]

Nice🗨

[@annaheinzesight]

So cool!!

[@2msvalkyrie529]

I used to play at the Edward the 2 nd monument . He was the Hammer of the Scots... Time we had him back I think ?

[@brianincanada148]

@@2msvalkyrie529 agreed 😄we could use both these men

[@truealbanian2576]

The story of William Wallace is absolutely amazing. It actually reminds me of the national hero of my country by the name " Gjërgj Kastrioti Skënderbeu " that had similiar story as William Wallace did. They both fighted for Independence against a stronger country with only country men. Big love and respect to Scotland from Albania. 🇦🇱❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@penmann4003]

I can see the Wallace monument and the castle from my house, Sometimes you get distracted from all the beauty here now and again I have to take a minute to soak up how lucky I am to stay in such a lovely and iconic place

[@timphillips9954]

Time Owain Glyndwr, the last man to unit Wales successfully invade England, established a Welsh university, Welsh laws and was never captured by the English was given the same world wide recognition as a true Welsh legend!

[@crimsonchin9632]

You'd need to phone Mel Gibson for that to happen unfortunately mate.

[@GuinessOriginal]

Yeah you’ll need to get in touch with some Welsh American or Hollywood filmmaker, maybe Antony Hopkins or Richard Burton could do it

[@jeffshannon5410]

Are you a history teacher dude

[@timphillips9954]

@@jeffshannon5410 No Jeff, he is just someone that I am interested in

[@Tareltonlives]

More successful than Wallace ever was

[@kathrynjordan8782]

I love Tony Robinson's documentaries. This one on William Wallace is one of his best. I love history so this is a documentary to learn about history of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales.

[@smallfeet4581]

Wallace's grandfather was norman , from France and got land in Scotland from David 1st for helping his sister in England during the barons wars, along with Walter fitzalan who became the steward of Scotland or Glasgow , which changed to Walter Stewart (the steward, who married a prominent Scots family , if William 1st hadn't won at Hastings (because harald was conveniently away fighting somewhere else days before hand ) then history would not have seen Wallace , fitzalan was one who fought for Scottish king at battle of inchinnan against somerled lord of the Scottish isles , the history is great , Scottish kings and nobles were frequent visitors in England so there wasn't much animosity at one time ,

[@lisalynnn]

Why do Timeline videos always have extremely loud music playing while people are talking? They have some of the most accurate information, but it's almost impossible to watch.

[@englanduk6131]

Totally agree, many times you can hardly hear what's being said, I've watched a few of these videos and the music overpowers the commentary much of the time....

[@chilairearts4238]

What is the name of the soundtrack starting at 12:40?

[@MrEscrowreview]

I thought it was just me.

[@pansprayers]

Because they were originally produced to be played on a TV with surround sound capabilities. YT isn't able to do the conversion of the sound file when the original is uploaded.

[@elvisnoriega7673]

man...the music loudness is kinda annoying

[@StephiSensei26]

I don't know why, I'm not of Scottish descent, but this program touched my heart. Thanks Tony!

[@ryanhagen4748]

If u do an ancestry dna test u might find some Scottish dna im 43 percent Scottish an 44 percent irish u just might have more connection than u realised 😉

[@StephiSensei26]

@@ryanhagen4748 Thanks Laddy!

[@karenhaynes3125]

ALL WHO LOVE FREEDOM ARE RELATED!

[@StephiSensei26]

@@karenhaynes3125 I wish I knew the Gaelic for "Right On!"

[@thelatearthurmorgan6158]

It's ok to care about people who don't share your DNA.

[@isaias630]

One of my all time favorite historical figures. 🇲🇽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 FREEDOM!!!

[@judgeroybean6930]

Tony Robinson has gone from being a down-trodden underdog in comedy to a great presenter and historian. Excellent programme.

[@Neenerella333]

Baldrick, for you the Renaissance was just something that happened to other people, wasn't it?

[@jimhaut480]

Nah, he was never an underdog.

[@paulfrewzy7374]

HearHear!!

[@marcelmarcel3223]

he always get his turnip

[@philpants44]

He had a Cunning plan all along..

[@cugelchannel4733]

Every time I see Tony Robinson do one of these documentaries, I still keep expecting to hear him say "I have a cunning plan my Lord!"

[@luthercharles3025]

Nice to see Baldrick doing something worthwhile.

[@sergioalmasy8722]

He probably does say it between the film takes!

[@leylandblooter6515]

Of course Baldrick had a cunning plan. It was to make Tony Robinson a much loved broadcaster, archaeologist and all round good guy. Well done Sodoff! Award that man a turnip.

[@kevcaratacus9428]

@@leylandblooter6515 yes he is all those things except he's not an archaeologist .

[@markmitchell450]

Or pull out a large turnip

[@yankeetherebel]

I love the Scottish accent. There's a unique quality to it that sort of rumbles or gruffly "purrs" like the engine of an old hot rod car.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Too bad it's mostly incomprehensible.!

[@mojorisen7812]

@@2msvalkyrie529 Too bad you're mostly a useless tw*t.

[@damnedyankee946]

Like Grounds keeper Willie teaching Bart's class to speak French 😂👍

[@ronamoody515]

@@2msvalkyrie529 Gosh, so you've never understood Sean Connery or David Tennant or Ewan McGregor or David Niven or James McAvoy or Robert Carlyle or Bill Paterson or Deborah Kerr or Gerard Butler or...

[@barbaratrueman185]

@@2msvalkyrie529 lol

[@CountryGirl.64]

I'm neither Scottish or European , but Scotland holds a very special place in my heart. His bravery and patriotism resonates centuries later.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Too bad he was French actually.!

[@patrickhauser588]

@@2msvalkyrie529 no fakenews

[@violetanndoherty6872]

Thank you

[@jamescopen9817]

time has made him a giant among men.....even his enemies cannot but admire his courage

[@jeffjanes6263]

I knew a man , retiree, whose daughter lived in Rockford, Il. Bill Wallace was his name. He was 6'3" and very handsome with dark hair. i worked at a retirement home and helped Bill develop hybrid roses. He had built a superb back yard garden for his daughters house. Bill was often a man of few words, but would mutter chemical properties of products he would buy for gardening. You see Bill was an acclaimed Chemist who had developed a lot of our modern plastics. He assisted in developing the first plastic, Bakalite. Bill had lived most of his life on the East Coast of the US. He mentioned one day, close to the end of his life, that he had once visited Scotland as VIP due to him being the last straight line descendant of William Wallace of Scottish History. Bill, as always, said the people were quite nice but he didn't care to be such a celebrity. He did say Scotland, "was the rockiest country he had ever visited." Classic Bill Wallace. When the Rockford Register Star newspaper reported his obituary, I then saw how humble this guy was. He had many accommodations from US Presidents, NASA, and was a on the Board of MIT among other Schools. Bill left those accolades behind in retirement. He loved his daughter, his roses, her garden, and had a tremendous supply of sharp sports coats. A real gentleman he was.

[@nyelement007]

@Lisa Mathis Very cool to read all this. I really look up to Wallace. your family should be very proud and honored. he was a hero.... words cant express how valuable some people are...

[@DustinHawke]

Guess it's a good thing he wasn't a celebrity. Having the same name as William Wallace doesn't = celebrity status in Scotland, nor does it = direct descendant of him. He didn't have descendants.

[@d.d.9706]

Lying like this is insanely weird

[@davidhamilton6612]

I met David Ross at the Kincardine Scottish Festival in the early 2000's. I got a signed set of five books he had written during a draw at that festival. Sadly, he passed away in 2010. He was a great historian that always sought the truth.

[@NorrieMacTHESMOG]

David was a really good bloke . He was also a KNIGHT Templar

[@mikekelly4222]

Brilliant. As an Irishman, I can understand Scotland's plight. Tony Robinson is a true professional. Well done.

[@barbaradyson6951]

@Gareth Davies northern Ireland isn't under rule. Read your history of NI.

[@ffi1001]

@@barbaradyson6951 it’s occupied land

[@moptopbaku6022]

@@ffi1001 Yes. By Irish men and women.

[@RobertK1993]

@@barbaradyson6951 It's under British/English rule fact the Ulster Unionists want English rule

[@connorscorner443]

@@RobertK1993 yeah there are also Scottish unionists who want English rule and I genuinely don't understand why. I say freedom for Scotland, Ireland and Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Who doesn't enjoy Tony Robinson's work ? Everything he's ever done has been excellent from Blackadder to Time Team, and plenty more besides - he's perfect for this format.

[@claywarner7429]

I don't he is an idiot reading what people tell him. Find what I said about him in my coment....

[@CelticSaint]

It would be even better of he wasn't a Champagne Socialist.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

DEUS VULT - Ha!! I’ve heard of Learjet Liberal, but never champagne socialist. Good one.

[@wtfmrb293]

Love that man. Very interesting little fella.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

mrblitzed - he is very, very small!!!

[@taykeir1682]

I remember having to watch Braveheart in history class. We had to decide how accurate each scene was to history and present it to the class. One of the groups titled their presentation "The Battle of Stirling's Invisible Bridge" because in the film there was no bridge and they fought in a field.

[@LeviathanNI]

@willl 88 Most of it was filmed in Ireland, with the Irish Army making up lots of the extras iirc

[@leylandblooter6515]

Do you mean that those were all Irish arses on display?

[@sandrach5386]

Love it, as the English teacher somewhere far off currently fighting which one to show to students...Braveheart the film or this documentary!? 🤔🤓

[@kristofantal8801]

@@sandrach5386 "Braveheart", obviously... Rather a Mel Gibson's fantasy, than reality...

[@sandrach5386]

@@kristofantal8801 Thanks, it's got to be a little bit of both 👍

[@kevinbrookes4870]

And after Wallace and Bruce fought so bravely for Scottish independence, the Scottish people today voted against it. An insult to the memory of these great Scottish patriots. Shame on you Scotland.

[@kevinchapman7997]

Half the country did, the other half are angry about it.

[@croikeymatesthrowashrimpon8130]

its hardly independence if you jump in with an even more corropt crowd, the failing EU project, just so sturgeon can secure more votes through immigration. id vote to join russian federation before rejoining the EU

[@lbl9066]

I understand now… yes the ones that wanted to be away from British rule, were very upset.. don’t blame them….

[@williaminavanbottle9297]

The people that voted against Independence were of English ancestry. Thousands of English citizens immigrated to The Scottish lowlands. Think of Northern Ireland and you'll get the political picture. My country is saturated with English sympathisers. We are a conquered nation, and like all conquered nations, by the English, our moment will come...Like death and taxes. FREEDOM for all. What's my name...Is it not obvious?

[@fraser5754]

Shut up, totally different today and that's why. Look at sturgeon, can you see a great leader and warrior? All you see is lies deceit and lost papers. That's Why, there's nobody to properly lead us and show us a better life, we compare it to Norway but who the he'll enjoys Norway?

[@richardgreer459]

When Tony starts talking about Wallace visiting a river and it cuts to him fishing with his Spey cast rod I lost it 😂 great way to mix work and play

[@NicolaMaxwell]

🤣🤣🤣 thought it was just me lol

[@RG-ja34sep]

Sir William Wallace, everything about the name is pure Scottish legend. I am fortunate enough to have visited the Wallace Monument in Stirling, as well as both castles of Stirling and Edinburgh. Absolutely thrilling experiences that I would recommend to anyone visiting the beautiful country of Scotland. Enjoyed this video immensely, so well researched and produced, gives you goosebumps seeing these locations and places of history.

[@Matthew-ix9sy]

I'm lucky anuff to stay in the Raploch just down from castle

[@slowmo9642]

@@Matthew-ix9sy loadsa palaces and castles there.

[@georgebuchanan7237]

Nothing could be worse then being betrayed by a friend and countrymen.

[@acaciablossom558]

If you study honest Scottish history, that is the case every time they came close to independence. The old saying Scottish blood is sold for English gold was like a curse that rang true through the centuries

[@andredrayton5668]

@@acaciablossom558 very sad. I wish it wasn’t so.

[@JudyFayLondon]

True.

[@kevinbrookes4870]

In Braveheart Wallace was betrayed by Robert the Bruce, which wasn't true. I do wish these film producers would get some Historical facts right and do some research, before they start casting.

[@andredrayton5668]

@@kevinbrookes4870 Speak of what is the truth then?? Since you obviously know so much? Tell us about Wallace.

[@spmoran4703]

I did some studies at Sterling university. I saw the Wallace monument I placed a single red rose there I saw Sterling Castle . But , the most impressive place for me was nearby Bannockburn. Although that battle was years ago there is a atmosphere of sadness. I placed roses there. As for my studies . Well I spent most of my time at the bar drinking the whiskey . And having a good time.

[@urgumskurgum7570]

*Stirling 😁

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Thank you Tony for your erudite summation of what really is a complex piece of history. As truly balanced a portrayal, as I imagine could possibly be done. Thank you.

[@carolbell8008]

Is Armstrong Scottish?

[@elizabethghent194]

@@carolbell8008 Yes, a powerful border clan.

[@carlosvazquez7437]

I'VE BEEN IN SCOTLAND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND PEOPLE SUCH A RICH CULTURE CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK✌️🙏😎

[@jayblakely]

Please don't shout.

[@kkloikok]

Ok boomer

[@carlosvazquez7437]

@@kkloikok gammer

[@Beowulf975]

Your point??@@kkloikok

[@BridgeStamford]

Yeah this video is not about Scotland’s beauty or culture. Nobody cares if you’ve been there or going back cause we don’t know you and never will

[@windwoman3549]

I know “appearances can be deceptive” because I’m nearly 55 years old. And if one doesn’t know so by this age, you grew up all by yourself in a cave somewhere. Thanks for the upload. I’m really enjoying this series!

[@windwoman3549]

Kelly Day That’s what I’m consistently told by other people. Why do you ask?

[@Faith-Ministries]

I am an American born and bread, I will say it is truly inspiring. To this day I RESPECT and ADMIRE, the courage displayed by SCOTTLAND. MAY GOD BLEES YOUR LAND AND PEOPLE!!

[@alexmcadam1126]

Thanks. God bless America, “the land of the free” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@twstf8905]

These Tony Robinson documentaries are great. 👍

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Braveheart was accurate enough to make a compelling movie and attract people to the real history. You have to admit that a large percentage of people clicking on this video first heard of Wallace when they saw Braveheart and because of how great the movie was they will always be interested in him.

[@tyleryoung860]

Not all of us. William Wallace was FAR more of a badass then a movie shows. My family is Scotch -Irish and I grew up reading "in freedoms cause" plus other historical novels. Braveheart is my favorite film but Wallace was far more brutal then it shows.

[@craigkennedy865]

Maybe but Edward I was a tyrant to Scotland and wales.

[@DapperPaperBag]

Which is ironic considering how quick half of the world is to boast about their Scottish herritage. I found out about William Wallace through family history and going through the Scottish education system.

[@donchoq]

First heard of him in a military tactics class over 40 years ago when discussing unorthodox warfare.

[@craigkennedy865]

Henry the eighth was responsible for at least thirty thousand deaths according to historian Kate Williams makes Wallace crimes small fry

[@andrewchard2488]

Tony outdid himself with his narration .The end brought tears to my eyes .He was spot on a universal hero indeed

[@Aboleom]

I absolutely love watching Tony Robinson in stuff like this. Everything from Time Time to random documentaries, so great :)

[@briankrakau8371]

Try watching "Who dares wins". 😁👍

[@sarahhales1505]

I’m related to William Wallace on my mother’s side of the family. His real story is something I always find fascinating. I love hearing about it and reading more about it!

[@pygmalioninvenus6057]

He wasn’t real

[@Bigjohn1000]

Really?

[@wor53lg50]

​@@Bigjohn1000yeah really 🤔.

[@sarahhales1505]

Yes, I’m really related to him.

[@April-ib3dt]

I think I’m related but I know I’m related to Sir John the sherif of Bute and they called him Sir John Black the immigrant so I was watching see if they mention him anywhere since he was friends with William Wallace

[@oriain81]

"The English accused Wallace of ethnic cleansing".The kettle calling the pot black would be an understatement!

[@donniedunn5459]

Haha my thoughts exactly

[@antonrudenham3259]

It's actually a fact that the most fervent and fanatical British empirists were Scotsmen.

[@LeePenn2492]

All the home nations have had their hands in ethic cleansing over the history of Britain.

[@LeePenn2492]

@@antonrudenham3259 the Scots did very well out of the British Empire

[@malcolmstead272]

It is documented that he attacked the villages of Ryton and Corbridge, non military; I cannot find a document of the English doing the same?

[@NoTzOe509]

William Wallace is true hero in eyes of Scottish people still to this day

[@ryanvranch770]

Well it's all about perspective tbh. Wallace did the same to a degree as longshanks. He killed and rapped inoccent woman farmers and children so is he a hero? Hero's to me turn the people towards them similar to say Robin hood..Wallace did the same to us as longshanks did to you. Yet longshanks is a monster and Wallace a hero..

[@robertevans8010]

Wallace means the Welshman, his ancestry was Welsh.

[@CME1994]

@@robertevans8010 aye but he was scottish 👍🏼

[@neilanderson841]

@@ryanvranch770 Aye he is very much a hero who responded to the sacking of Berwick, occupation of Scotland and his own personal loss. He fought and died to see his country FREE from english occupation, by whatever means necessary.

[@ryanvranch770]

@@neilanderson841 Indeed he did. And centuries later you got Sturgeon lmao, and we are all slaves to our leaders in which country you roam. Great hey!

[@3dcpsolutions381]

My cat is named BRAVEHEART because she almost died as a kitten but had the fighting spirit of William Wallace. Wallace is still an inspiration today for those who believe in freedom.

[@willspencer8694]

Your cat was inspired by Wallace?

[@embecmom5863]

Really good documentary, as a Scot didnt know much about Wallace as in my School days we did more about Robert the Bruce and only really touched on Wallace being Hung drawn and quartered.

[@nohabs]

Thanks for the best explanation of the Wm. Wallace history. The movie showed so little of actual events.

[@marcieclaus6508]

The movie is fake news...

[@RoonJazz]

Extremely interesting. I learned a lot from this. Tony Robinson is an excellent presenter.

[@kimberlypatton9634]

And he's a superb "Baldrick" too!!!

[@finallythere100]

The English and their talk of fair play....

[@Neenerella333]

@@kimberlypatton9634 The only Baldrick!

[@susanjackett9268]

Loved this. Wonderful to find yet more on this story. Jane Porter and I share Jane Adamson as a distant grandmother ancestor. Porter wrote, 'The Scottish Chieftains, ' the tome referred to along with other sources, for the Braveheart film .

[@markswanson8070]

An amazing documentary which completely fascinated me as well as taught me something I didn't already know.

[@HovektheArtist]

I always love finding out more about william wallace being a member of clan wallace of ayrshire and descended from his brother john, and the true story of william wallace is just as enthralling if not more so than the made up parts of braveheart

[@davidbagley1783]

Ancestors Mom Grandma Iva 1919-2001 Isaac V Wamsley Jr 1875-1930 Isaac V Wamsley Sr 1836-1908 Isaac Wamsley III 1798-1868 Isaac Harvey Wamsley Jr 1778-1825 Isaac Harvey Wamsley Sr 1735-1825 Revolutionary War Veteran Leah Stout Wamsley wife 1742-1820 Daughter of Dr Jonathan Stout 1704-1775 Richard Stout 1678-1749 John Stout 1645-1724 Middletown NJ Son of Richard 1615-1705 and Penelope..1622-1732 New Amsterdam and Gravesend (Coney Island) Elizabeth Crawford Stout wife 1650-1730 Ayshire Scotland Daughter of John Crawford 1618-1698 12th Lord Patrick Crawford 1580-1649 11th Lord William Crawford 1560-1644 10th Lord Patrick Crawford 1530-1560 7th Lord Thomas Crawford 1505-1541 6th Lord James Crawford 1470-? 5th Lord Robert Crawford 1435-1513 4th Lord Archibald Crawford 1389-? 3rd Lord Thomas Crawford 1350-1401 2nd Lord Reginald Crawford 1317-1358 1st Laird Reginald Crawford 1283-1358 Fought at Bannockburn 1314 along with Robert the Bruce and received Lordship for his services. Hugh Crawford ? -1319 Sir Reginald Crawford of Loudon 1255-1297 Sister Margaret married Alan Wallace, mother of Sir William Wallace

[@aryalogo6624]

@@davidbagley1783 wow...

[@simonfogwill4279]

Impressive. All I can say is that I am named Wallace, as there has been one in each generation from William Wallace.

[@1171]

I am the 22 great niece of William Braveheart Wallace and his brother was my 22 great grandfather and I’m proud of being a direct descendant of the Wallace’s on my mother s side . But I knew automatically that he was a relative and I didn’t know how my brilliant daughter found it easy through ancestry and I go all the way back to the lines beginning. I m proud to be Scottish and European mostly Scottish! Thanks for letting me tell you my Wallace connection.

[@Sandwich13455]

@@1171 May I ask you if you're an American?

[@uni-bob-kayaking]

Pure class ! I could watch this over and over again

[@zacksbeyondourplate6784]

Agreed with a lot of other comments, the voice and presentation of the narrator can make or break a doc. And Tony Robinson is one of the best.

[@scottmacpherson2352]

I'm watching from cape Breton Island Nova Scotia Canada....that's the same blood that runs in my vains...it's written in our history that we fight with them... awesome history... My dad was so proud to be Scottish . I feel like that to..

[@DrVein]

I became a fan of Blackadder and then I found this series. What a treat.

[@hrkyjudo2158]

Baldrick

[@MsKestrela]

Outstanding documentary! Thanks, Timeline!

[@mcw5348]

So proud to have Wallace as my Family's name... Both my father and grand father were both named William Wallace... Much Love My Scottish Family...

[@michaelwawryk4875]

Thank you so much timeline, these videos get me through the work day

[@gregevans5019]

According to some old traditions the English army at the Battle of Falkirk contained a lot of Welsh archers, from the Marcher Lordships and Edward I's recently conquered territory in Gwynedd, Powys and Deheubarth. -The night before the battle 200 barrels of beer were delivered to Edwards army, many of the troops got drunk, and this led to a lot of brawling between the Welsh and English foot-soldiers. On the day of the battle the Welsh didn't take part at first and just stood apart from the English, watching for the outcome, and it was only after the Scots nobles were seen to have deserted Wallace did the Welsh longbows start to be used.

[@GuinessOriginal]

So maybe if the Scottish nobles cavalry hadn’t betrayed and deserted Wallace the Welsh might not have got involved, or even turned their longbows on the English

[@trudymaenza9672]

Those Scottish nobles seemed to be cowards and hypocrits

[@Tareltonlives]

The Nobles weren't traitors. They insisted that Wallace stay and fight Edward. Wallace was said to have told them "I have brought you to the ring; dance if you can". The English knights were too great in number and weapon, and the Scottish knights were forced to flee.

[@ryanclark3445]

Fantastic documentary cheers its good to see the man and the myth separated visually and not just in the books i read as a child i believe every scot feels these tales in their heart and soul

[@robertlee8400]

It’s sad what happened to Wallace , the people who loved him recovered parts of his body & secretly buried them , if I’m not mistaken they did in fact recover his torso in tacked with his heart inside of his body , so if they didn’t have his mind because his head was put on a stake for people to see , at least they had his heart & that indeed what counted the most . BRAVEHEART

[@noahhyde8769]

And Edward (Longshanks) was a real peece of shy .te (misspellings deliberate). He not only brutalized the Scots but also expelled all the Jews from England. Not a nice guy. I can't say I'm too sad he's been very dead for a very long time, and that nothing he did ultimately lasted.

[@robertlee8400]

@@noahhyde8769 yea he was a real piece of work , I’m from the states but i have Scots in my blood I can trace it back as far as the 14 Century through my family’s genealogy . LongShanks should have died a more horrible death than he did just because all of the suffering he put the people through . He had to meet his maker & give a good explanation for what his did , I’m sure .

[@lizeggar2421]

@@robertlee8400 I am sure he did meet his Maker to try and explain and I hope he pays for all eternity for what he did. Evil man.

[@charlestonbrown148]

A Scottish hero

[@charlestonbrown148]

@@noahhyde8769 like Trump a swine of his times!

[@TG-nd9rj]

"So that the charging knights would be met by a deadly giant hedgehog." - I nearly spat out my coffee at this one. Brilliantly written and delivered so perfectly into the narration. I'm going to use that now...

[@wallyjansen898]

Robert the Bruce used the same tactic at the Battle of Bannockburn. Guerillawarfare learnt from William Wallace

[@karlicassidy2884]

Wow! what a passionate hero of integrity and justice. I love this story more than Mel's film.

[@Anglisc1682]

It would make so much of a better film...

[@marclafauce3726]

My Great Grandmother was an Immigrant from Scotland.Her name was Edith Mae Crawford.Wallace 's mother was of the Clan Crawford.We did our geneology several years back and WOW.....i love to think that i have the blood of Wallace in my veins.It gives me strength.

[@JamiesDay]

This was amazing presented and super interesting! thanks guys :)

[@jeffmoore2351]

Thank you timeline for the taking me back to The Scottish Isles where I spent. 6 months of my life in the the late 80,s. One of the things that sticks in my mind the most about the Scottish, is their pride of National identity. Aye there a canny bunch.

[@chucklynch6523]

The Scottish national identity is a more recently phenomenum, as most of the folks in the Lowlands were of Anglo-Saxon (old English) culture and didn't speak a celtic tongue, while the Highlanders were half Irish (Dal Riatta in the West) and half Brythonic (Picts in the East) and they spoke Irish Gaelic!! The Lowlands was populated by quite a few people descended from folks that fought with King Harold at Hastings and lost and refused to live under Norman rule. Thus it could be said that a good chunk of folks that settled the U.S. interior/Appalachian Trail) came from that area of Britain that never did accept the continental values extolled by the then new Norman blue blooded aristocracy!!

[@neilanderson841]

@@chucklynch6523 Ref Scotland's identity, how recent do u think? Decade's or centuries?. Your right and wrong, Scots have a mixed heritage but a large part of modern Galloway spoke Gaelic.

[@alicemilne1444]

@@neilanderson841 Yes and before that, the Strathclyde Britons spoke Cumbric. This idea that all of southern Scotland was Anglo-Saxon is a persistent myth.

[@greghaggard8891]

Absolute best documentary on this subject it's been my privilege to see.

[@peggybaxter8480]

Thank You Tony! Love you from the USA. Time Team is one of my favourite go to videos but this one was over the top!

[@michaelsmyth5877]

Grew up on TimeTeam, and would later watch Blackadder with my old man, Tony Robinson you legend.

[@JackyNickelson]

Scotland has a special place in my heart.

[@Xavier-ty4jw]

Scotch has a special place in My heart

[@michaelward9880]

Yes to both! Long live Johnnie Walker Black and long live Scotland!

[@denischarette7972]

@@Xavier-ty4jw In your blood too. lol.

[@mariesegrave2838]

Yes it's in my blood from way way back just haven't bothered to find out how much back now I wish I knew ♥️

[@chilairearts4238]

What is the name of the soundtrack starting at 12:40?

[@statesrights01]

Wallace at Stirling Bridge.. "Don't do it English.. we have the high ground.." English.. "You underestimate my power.." rest is History..

[@FuzzyPoppa90]

A wonderful documentary. Probably going to watch more of your work now! Awesome

[@theKoolcentre]

Great docu! I noticed a sample from the beautiful music in this documentary that Ott uses in his track Splitting an Atom! :D

[@user-ul6gs7hg8s]

Why is the freaking music three tines louder than the narrator?!

[@alanvt1]

Always is! all British documentaries are! always a struggle to hear over the violins pianos whatever!"

[@Massivecarcrash]

I guess most of these documentaries come from a downmixing from another sound format made for TV where they rely on certain compression techniques where the dialoge is enhanced, but when uploaded to KZbin, they dont get the same treatment. I've observed this with alot of documentaries uploaded to youtube where the uploaders have got the documentaries from the production companies via license, rather than recorded from TV.

[@dabedwards]

Another possible explanation. Master copies of TV programmes are usually created with 4 sound tracks : 2 tracks provide the stereo final mix including all dialogue and voice over for transmission in English speaking regions. The other 2 tracks provide a stereo mix of music and sound effects only, without dialogue. The "M & E" tracks in a drama or documentary allow foreign language territories to dub in their own dialogue or narration quickly and efficiently. A carelessly transferred copy might well mix all 4 tracks together, resulting in the Music & Effects being twice as loud as they should be, where there is a voice over narration. Live action interviews are usually left in English in the M&E tracks and are intended to be subtitled. This might explain why Tony Robinson's voice is so quiet during the "voice overs" but perfectly balanced during the interviews.

[@Massivecarcrash]

I think you might be onto something there.

[@Dave-rm1mb]

It's the same problem with allot of the movies where the ambient music is so loud that you can barely hear them speaking. Allot of people have complained about this.

[@terrorfire8505]

As an Englishman William Wallace was a man who fought for his country's freedom and I respect his bravery

[@saraswatkin9226]

The Hero was Scottish.

[@whitetipvelociraptor5759]

Just watched the movie Braveheart a couple of days ago and while it may not have been historically accurate it nonetheless caused me to cry during 80% of the film. What a extremely brave man William Wallace was!!

[@tom2gunzbombadil689]

Great movie !!!! Facts be damned

[@Faith-Ministries]

lol, I just watched it today on Netflix, AHHH it is a man's movie....THEY WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEEEEDDOOMMMMMM !!!!!!!!

[@whitetipvelociraptor5759]

@@Faith-Ministries *FFFFFFFFFFFFFRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* and I’m a woman by the way ;)

[@whitetipvelociraptor5759]

@Janitor Queen indeed and same!

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

@Janitor Queen his name is Mel Gibson and he's an Australian that you found attractive.

[@AnthonyD1986]

Excellent documentary, learned a lot I didn't know about Sir. William Wallace. He was a brutal yet patriotic man who fought for Scotland's freedom.

[@violetanndoherty6872]

As we still do to this day. .

[@ianmacrae4963]

Well done Tony, loved it!

[@hayhelros3]

My mother was a Wallace. Her Grandfather was 6'4", dark haired and dark eyed. In 1984 i was with her in Scotland. Some day I'm going back and to more touring and investigating.

[@bigred1247]

My ancestor is Robert the Bruce a greattttttt greattttt grammpa I guess.im a badass warrior I'm 50%scott50%norman

[@shedboy4lyf]

@@bigred1247 No, no he isn't. You've been lied to

[@SrbinHercegovac]

Hello to you , I have Wallace's as my distant relatives within two DNA tests. My father haplogroup is I2a2 and my origin is from North - West Europe , most likely Scotland. I meet here few people also descendants from William Wallace.

[@forgottenwhiskers]

This was more interesting than the movie Braveheart! You just can't beat reality.

[@ricksomething]

Wrong

[@forgottenwhiskers]

@@ricksomething An explanation would enable a debate....

[@Tareltonlives]

The real story is far more interesting, exciting, and powerful

[@MaraudersWorld]

What a GREAT documentary... sincerely... thank you. 😎🇦🇺

[@ramisgreenful]

Amazing account, thanks timeline !

[@brucewayneissupermanquinn601]

Another great episode from Tony!

[@billlane1000]

enjoyed that, great stuff

[@louisethomson7553]

Great documentary and love Neil Olivers blood of the clans too.👍

[@Marc1996L]

3:41 My hometown on the right there, can’t believe baldrick was up here and missed the chance to meet him

[@denischarette7972]

I wonder if they teach scottish history at school. I guess so.

[@peekaboo4390]

This certainly takes me back to my time spent in Scotland. The shots of the landscape and sky's, the green hills and rivers, it certainly has mystical powers. Debbie Dingwall where are you now?

[@stacypollock9289]

Spartacus, Wallace, Ghengis Khan.... Common men who led thousands. Incredible, beyond belief at times. To have met such a person, just surreal.

[@pollauritsabrahamsenjq1618]

Genghis Khan is the odd one out

[@Ligerpride]

Was he really a common man though? Still part of the nobility.

[@donaldhill3823]

Provable or not, the Love story gives a plausible reason for the way he Murdered the Sheriff and why. Appearing in the middle of the night in someone bed room to murder them speaks of passionate anger. It could have been a robbery gone wrong but that does not plausibly lead him to raising an Army. An man angry because his love had been raped/murdered becomes a man on a mission. A man on a mission can raise an Army where a simple thief who committed murder could not and most likely would not bother to try.

[@bojangles2492]

@Celto Loco did you even watch the video? He killed the Sheriff, it is on record. The love story is a possibility but not confirmed.

[@paulinefairbrother6647]

I found this one very interesting, great video as usual ❤️

[@ThreepwoodForest]

do you know what season and episode this one is?

[@gregcrowe8885]

Thank You for sharing

[@barbarahorn2128]

My Grandmother, Mary Megan McGregor/McCray. Was a full blooded highland Scott, from the Isle of Arn( probably spelled wrong). She came here in the 1920's. She was a McGregor. He was a great great grandfather to her. I loved listening to her stories and her accent. She was a kick in the pants and loved her whiskey. And she could whistle, sing, she read tea leaves, was funny as heck and loved to dance. When we were little she use to take us to the Scottish Rite Festival, in San Diego. My brother Bruce wore a full formal Kilt in her Clans Tarten to his Senior Prom. She was thrilled. She was very proud of her heritage.

[@stephenreie9847]

She was a kick In the pants lol I loved that!! So glad you have so many great memories of what sounds like a wonderful person,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Used to love watching Time Team. 4:26 " feudal overload the Medieval equivalent of Mafia dons" love the way that is explained..

[@FilthyAngryIrishPeasant]

Agreed. Most don't know but Feudalism did not originate in Europe. Most say it began in Persia (Iran). Even if too much in the way of historical liberties were taken in BraveHeart it still at least acknowledged Scotland as a nation fighting the British. I

[@nevillemignot1681]

Watching this is so like watching an episode of Time Team, that what is found in the ground backs up history [And sometimes corrects it].

[@rsr789]

In his time, it was actually Robert the Bruce who was known as 'Braveheart': 'Barbour and other sources relate that Robert summoned his prelates and barons to his bedside for a final council at which he made copious gifts to religious houses, dispensed silver to religious foundations of various orders, so that they might pray for his soul, and repented of his failure to fulfill a vow to undertake a crusade to fight the 'Saracens' in the Holy Land. Robert's final wish reflected conventional piety, and was perhaps intended to perpetuate his memory. After his death his heart was to be removed from his body and, accompanied by a company of knights led by Sir James Douglas, taken on pilgrimage to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, before being interred in Melrose Abbey upon its return from the Holy Land'

[@japhfo]

Sir James DOuglas did lead an expedition with the heart but only got as far as Spain where most were killed fighting with Alfonso XI of Castile against the 'Saracens' of Granada. King Robert was never called 'Braveheart'. That is a factoid that appeared in the wake of the Gibson fillum. It derives from a bad Victorian poem, several in fact.- and Winston Churchill!

[@greg9871]

Fantastic video 🤩 thanks 🙏

[@michaellynn19721]

This series is fascinating!

[@vikingkitesurfacademyschoo8054]

Stirling Bridge diagonal design might reduce stress from water pressure by staggering the choke points and applying some pressure laterally along the bridge rather than 100% perpendicular. Chances are bridges had been built there before that had failed with the standard perpendicular design.

[@williamwallace897]

Yes probably but also the river might of slightly changed course over the centuries

[@GregBiggsDETHKIDS666]

right? And I know the arch helps hold the weight of itself by pushing down and out.

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Fact and fiction is interwoven at every stage of history. The honest approach in presenting this documentary is highly noble.

[@Doordas]

Willam Wallace was born in 1270 and Osman ghazi ( co-founder of Ottoman Empire ) was born in 1258 ! Do you believe that They both had same destiny and lived in same era ? I wish William Wallace was successful like Osman ! He was as brave as Osman and was a rightous ruler ! Osman was just lucky to know about politics because of his dad's teachings , if William Wallace had some people who would advice him and guide him , he would free his people ! No matter what happened to him we the world respect him ! Great warrior ! And will never forget him !

[@MythicalFactory]

I love your videos! Always a treat watching them.

[@andrewwhite3346]

his transitions where he walks towards the camera are so awesome. its always in the some random place and half way awkward. thanks tony

[@mariahsmom9457]

Lol especially in the bowling club lol

[@strollin161]

This is my favorite movie of all time. Very inspirational

[@amplifiedsight4516]

Both Scotland and Wales are amazing places to be completely honest. When I go to either, its like I can properly relax and let my guard down. Really strange. (I'm an englishmen btw)

[@angelsong119]

If you have even a slight belief in past lives... This could explain much of what you are feeling. Especially if it continues to happen. Something to think about eh 🤔

[@wor53lg50]

Same here, im also proud of my cousins up north and west, and of course me own to?....

[@HistoryMarche]

Awesome!

[@chilairearts4238]

What is the name of the soundtrack starting at 12:40?

[@robotslug]

Just in time to watch while I eat dinner. Thanks timeline!

[@TimelineChannel]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@entheos29]

The real legends behind Willam Wallace character is William II Earl of Ross who signed the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. Never believe movie version ;)

[@tezzingtonsir28]

What did you have for dinner that day?

[@robotslug]

@@tezzingtonsir28 Loaded baked potato with cubed chicken, bacon bits, sharp cheddar, butter and sour cream.

[@andiwilliams9100]

Thanks Toni as an English person i totally agree william walis no body should be over anybody we are all free people rip ww thank you for your sakrefice

[@oscartravis5740]

All my history knowledge comes from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, so it's great that Sir Tony of Baldrickshire can fill in the blanks for me.

[@24get24give]

ah , get thee to the library, real history is so much more interesting than that!

[@Fitheach81]

having just watched this i had no trouble following what was being said, i recall the information but not a single tune stands out.