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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • Narration & Art: Becca Segovia
    Writing, Editing & Music Direction: Andre Segovia
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Before the Legend
    3:22 England takes Scotland
    5:55 Longshanks Invades England
    6:55 Wallace Rebels
    8:32 Battle of Stirling
    9:55 Guardians of Scotland
    10:52 England Strikes Back
    11:31 The Loss at Falkirk
    12:55 Wallace is Captured
    13:45 Execution & Legacy
    14:34 What did William Wallace look like?
    16:44 Re-creations revealed
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    The reputation of Sir William Wallace looms large in Scotland, and after the 1995 film “Braveheart” his legacy became known around the globe. But, there is a lot to separate in terms of fact from fiction.
    What we really know about William Wallace comes from only a few sources, most notably the 15th century writings of a poet called Blind Harry. Unfortunately, there are many periods of Wallace’s life for which no information exists.
    Sometime around A.D. 1270, William Wallace was born. The country during the time of his birth was peaceful, thriving under the rule of King Alexander III. But by 1275, Alexander and all of his heirs had died. This left a terrible power vacuum in the Kingdom.
    No less than 13 noblemen stepped forward to claim the crown, including the two biggest players, Robert the Bruce, and John Balloil. This period is now known as the “Great Cause.” and in an effort to avoid a civil war between them, the Scottish nobles invited the English King, Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, to help arbitrate the succession. But King Edward used his influence to mold Balliol into a puppet for English interests.
    Small acts of resistance and violence broke out here and there across Scotland. There were pockets of rebellion, but no one to unite them.
    It’s here that William Wallace pops into the history books. In May of 1297, Wallace and a small group of other rebels murder the Sherriff of Lanark, supposedly in rebellion for the English Sheriff killing the woman that Wallace loved.
    Later that same month the English and the Scottish forces met at the Battle of Stirling. Although the Scottish army was greatly outnumbered, they had a much stronger strategy. Wallace was formally knighted at Selkirk, a symbol of great respect for the man who was fighting so hard for Scottish freedom. Scotland was nearly free, if only for a moment.
    But in April of 1298, King Edward received intelligence of the Scots nearby location at Falkirk. While the Scottish army still had strong tactics on their side, this time the English forces had Welsh longbowmen. It was a bitter defeat of the Scottish forces, who lost many men. But somehow, William Wallace had escaped capture.
    In August of 1305, the luck of William Wallace ran out. He was seized near Glasgow when a Scottish knight betrayed him, revealing his location to Edward’s men. Wallace was brought to London where he was tried at Westminster Hall. During the trial, he uttered the iconic line: “I could not be a traitor to Edward, for I was never his subject.”
    On the 23rd of August, William Wallace was hung, drawn and quartered as a grim reminder of what rebellion against the English would mean.
    After his death, a new rebellion under Robert the Bruce would free Scotland. William Wallace is one of the most celebrated figures in Scottish history, and remains a national hero.
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  • @RoyaltyNowStudios
    @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +43

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    • @CaptainPeenNoPants
      @CaptainPeenNoPants Před rokem +7

      Sir Robert the bruce would be a interesting subject as well.

    • @jessicamartinez3613
      @jessicamartinez3613 Před rokem +1

      I had watched several of your videos and wanted to see what Elizabeth I looked like. Lo and behold you had already done it! I enjoyed it and have enjoyed your work greatly. Thank you for doing what you do.

    • @okimmabouttaheadout5948
      @okimmabouttaheadout5948 Před rokem

      ​@@CaptainPeenNoPants 😅 0:31

    • @Ben-hv4pr
      @Ben-hv4pr Před rokem

      The Scottish Crown is Still Around and the King and Queen of Scotland are King Franz Bonaventura Aldalburt and his wife Queen Sofie and their son and daugther who are the Prince and Princess of Scotland and i am desended from the highland Scottish Clan Innes which has a brown scottish boar with a blue toungue and blue eyes

    • @jamiegladwin
      @jamiegladwin Před rokem +1

      There's one thing, he never wore a kilt

  • @durwinpocha2488
    @durwinpocha2488 Před rokem +287

    "I could not be a traitor to the King. I was never his subject." William Wallace.

    • @allen-7957
      @allen-7957 Před rokem +14

      Well said...

    • @larrykelly-kf5pp
      @larrykelly-kf5pp Před 8 měsíci

      @@allen-7957free Assange

    • @gillchambers9008
      @gillchambers9008 Před 3 měsíci

      @derk3933 there's a plaque on the wall outside Smithfield s where he was executed.

    • @Bluedog4712
      @Bluedog4712 Před 3 měsíci

      No one even knows what he said….or if he said anything at all! Even the poem by blind Barry from which the massively historically inaccurate movie was inspired from was written two centuries after Wallace was dead!

    • @Bluedog4712
      @Bluedog4712 Před 3 měsíci

      @@derk3933 yep…..from 700 years ago….that’s exactly what he said 🤣🤣🤣

  • @avalon6467
    @avalon6467 Před rokem +83

    I am scottish and a big fan, so really enjoyed this one. The history was spot on.

  • @notsure9802
    @notsure9802 Před 11 měsíci +14

    I saw Braveheart in the theater when I was 13. I immediately fell in love with Scotland and the legend of Wallace. I found out years later I'm nearly 1/2 Scottish and got the pleasure of living in Scotland for about 3 months. It doesn't matter to me if Braveheart is 100% accurate. The meaning and imagery is baked into my soul. Much love to Scotland. ❤

    • @eddygonzalez6018
      @eddygonzalez6018 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately, the William Wallace in the movie is a fictional character. The only person who would be known as "Braveheart" was Robert the Bruce who succeeded him. William Wallace was a bit on the heavy side for most of his life. 😉

    • @notsure9802
      @notsure9802 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @eddygonzalez6018 Yeah, I get that now. I got to go to the Wallace monument in Sterling. Pretty cool. When I watch Braveheart nowadays, I don't think of Wallace as a specific person. It's more like an ideal or a personification of the Scottish spirit. It's still a great story.

  • @cleot151
    @cleot151 Před rokem +185

    Your re-creation shows him as a real Scotsman, one you could meet today. Excellent work!

    • @MrOx85
      @MrOx85 Před rokem +8

      Did you know his last name literally translates to Wales?

    • @Weeeewriter
      @Weeeewriter Před rokem +1

      ...and what a man!!! lol

    • @GraemeCampbellMusic
      @GraemeCampbellMusic Před rokem +11

      @@MrOx85 It comes from Wealas which is a germanic Saxon word that they used to describe the celtic Britons. Translates as others or foreigners. Wallace was born in Ayrshire and likely was descended from, on his paternal side, the Strathclyde Britons (or Welsh to use the Saxon term)

    • @ClanShaw
      @ClanShaw Před rokem +2

      @@MrOx85 and yours translates to Black Fairy

    • @cymro6537
      @cymro6537 Před rokem +2

      @@ClanShaw 🤣

  • @manuelcervantes5866
    @manuelcervantes5866 Před rokem +14

    I work in the film industry in california, I have been on many motion picture sets..I just watched brave heart again because I couldn't sleep and again it brought tears to my eyes..I ended up here and have subscribed .Beautiful work ..thankyou

  • @mojorizn72
    @mojorizn72 Před rokem +333

    Historically accurate or not, Braveheart is one of the best movies of all time.

    • @scottw.3258
      @scottw.3258 Před rokem +33

      It's really not.

    • @Tom-uv7ry
      @Tom-uv7ry Před rokem +19

      No its not at all not even top 100 lol 😂

    • @thewalruswasjason101
      @thewalruswasjason101 Před rokem +8

      The main elements of the film are very accurate. Artistic liscense was enabled in more insignificant parts, but the movie is accurate.

    • @scottw.3258
      @scottw.3258 Před rokem +31

      @@thewalruswasjason101 Braveheart? Accurate?? Some of the names are accurate, certain dates. Other than that it's most inaccurate historical film i've ever seen.

    • @nimitz1739
      @nimitz1739 Před rokem +4

      Its is.

  • @williamlott7612
    @williamlott7612 Před rokem +65

    I climbed the Wallace Monument in 2018. The staircase is narrow and winding; 246 steps from bottom to top. Fortunately, there are two anterooms off the staircase where one could catch their breath, and in one there was a rusted claymore that may have been Wallace’s sword. There was also a photo, to scale, of the sword standing on its point. My wife stood next to the photo of the sword and it was longer than she is tall; over 5 feet. Wallace must indeed have been a big man to handle a claymore that size. Darlington, South Carolina USA

    • @thigearlatha
      @thigearlatha Před 8 měsíci

      Wallace's sword is made up of three swords and isn't his. However , claymores can be handled one armed , with your targe and Dirk in your other. But that swords for tourists.

    • @teriboots4629
      @teriboots4629 Před 5 měsíci +2

      William Wallace stood 6’7’’

    • @veriasvincit
      @veriasvincit Před 4 měsíci

      source?@@teriboots4629

    • @veriasvincit
      @veriasvincit Před 4 měsíci +1

      youre thinking of a baskethilt. claymores were a two handed weapon@@thigearlatha

    • @raimundotorres44
      @raimundotorres44 Před 4 měsíci +6

      ​@@teriboots4629Aye, and he consumed the English with lightning from his eyes and thunderbolts from his ars.

  • @lin80085
    @lin80085 Před rokem +332

    I love how calming your voice is. Your content is so original and beautifully done! Thanks so much for the content

    • @RoyaltyNowStudios
      @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +15

      Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @billskolnik4908
      @billskolnik4908 Před rokem

      Place your neck on this crimson block. A sudden calm came over me and then ...

    • @NN-ws7cq
      @NN-ws7cq Před 9 měsíci +1

      Her pace gives me anxiety too quick

  • @Slumdog4502
    @Slumdog4502 Před rokem +42

    I'm Scottish and I really appreciate the work you done on this video ❤

  • @dianeb5380
    @dianeb5380 Před rokem +30

    I've visited Stirling, Scotland a couple of times and toured Stirling Castle and climbed the 246 steps to the top of Wallace Monument.
    Stirling is a beautiful small town that I would highly recommend to anyone who gets the opportunity to visit.

  • @ravenslullabye
    @ravenslullabye Před rokem +33

    The movie Braveheart is one of my favorites and I was always curious to know what William Wallace really looked like (because let's face it - I knew he couldn't have really looked like Mel Gibson). You did a fantastic job at recreating William Wallace, especially since you had so little to go on. You're an amazing artist and story teller, and I truly get swept away to another time listening to your stories. Thank you so much!

  • @The-nn6kr
    @The-nn6kr Před rokem +18

    Your voice is perfect for historical narration! I could listen all day!

  • @magnificalux
    @magnificalux Před rokem +99

    My immediate response when I saw the re-creation of William Wallace at the end was, "Wow!" Thank you for all your hard work and research in bringing this to us! Loved every minute of it! The voice and narration was clear and beautifully done too! Now I'm gonna go watch Braveheart! 💙

    • @RoyaltyNowStudios
      @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +14

      Thank you so much! Yes, Braveheart is inaccurate by I’m a sucker for that movie :) have yourself a nice movie night

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Před rokem +2

      @@RoyaltyNowStudios so that is where my mullet wig ended up..!! ...

    • @sheilagillan7380
      @sheilagillan7380 Před rokem

      braveheart was a lot of rubbish & Mel Gibson did not have the right accent, no way would any Highland Scot man lift up there kilts ,, FROM A 85YR OLD THAT heard the TRUE STORY [ Macdonald clan]]]] you are all brainwashed

    • @38nrce38
      @38nrce38 Před 3 měsíci

      Agree! One of my favorite recreations…
      And now, on to watch Braveheart! 🗡️

  • @livvyweimar7362
    @livvyweimar7362 Před rokem +131

    I just really like how you always present them as happy. You allow their humanity to shine through, no matter what their history was. You envision them as people we could be passing by on the street. Some have a little smile and some have a great big grin. You are a very talented artist!

    • @Kushenable
      @Kushenable Před rokem +5

      william wallace smiling is like the description, charismatic and energetic... iam rly stunned what the royal studios are doing :)

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Yes, she is.

    • @vila4480
      @vila4480 Před 4 měsíci

      Sorry to say that it is actually the website that animates them that does that - whether you want them to or not x)

  • @Ziggimomspal68
    @Ziggimomspal68 Před rokem +37

    I’m Italian by heritage…but I was fortunate enough to grow up next door to 2 Scottish missionaries, a lovely couple who loved sharing about their country & its history. I want to see Scotland someday.

    • @lynnstevenson2121
      @lynnstevenson2121 Před rokem +8

      Come. You ll be most welcome

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Před rokem +2

      @@lynnstevenson2121 Irn Bru..in the fridge....

    • @wildjungle1474
      @wildjungle1474 Před rokem

      I worked with security guard in 2006, he was clan of Lindsey, Scottish. According to him. A scotsmen tackled Wallace, and another pulled him off. He didn't like Wallace disposition. He was kinda weird. He read romance books, and had a storage comportment.

    • @michaellavery4899
      @michaellavery4899 Před rokem +1

      @@wildjungle1474 Pulled him off, did he? That's one hand I wouldn't shake.

    • @jovan3612
      @jovan3612 Před rokem

      FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM DAMN ENGLAND ANT ITS CHILDREN

  • @LorH1
    @LorH1 Před 8 měsíci +3

    My Grandmother was Scottish. A Mac- illrath. She told us grandchildren growing up that we are related to William Wallace. I didn't really think about it until I received our family tree. In our family tree. There is a William Wallace written there. But Who knows.😊

    • @Rustymouse
      @Rustymouse Před měsícem

      So very interesting. What date was William Wallace in your tree? Would love to know.

  • @Eyes-of-Horus
    @Eyes-of-Horus Před rokem +86

    It has been said that the Legend of William Wallace had contributed to the story of Robin Hood.
    Thank you for NOT using a computer generated narration. A real human voice is so warm and shows pride in your work. 😉

    • @wildjungle1474
      @wildjungle1474 Před rokem

      Wallace is real. I once knew Scottish man from the Lindsey clan. He told me story that another clan member didn't like Wallace disposition, and tackled him. A Scottish man from Lindsey clan pulled him off Wallace. Each Scottish clan has their own colored skirts. Theirs other accounts I dont remember.

    • @mnomadvfx
      @mnomadvfx Před rokem +1

      @@wildjungle1474 That Wallace was real does not matter.
      The point is that the events are so old that sorting truth from fanciful fiction in accounts is very difficult.
      Also the period of Robin Hood predates Wallace by a generation of 2.
      Edward I who attacked and occupied Scotland was the grandson of the infamous King/Prince John in the story.

    • @scottw.3258
      @scottw.3258 Před rokem +4

      That's correct, although 'Robin Hood' was a common pseudonym for 'outlaws' with unknown name. There are records of 'Robyn Hod', 'Robyn of Hoad' or even 'Robin Hood' in records ranging from the early 13th century to the 15th century.
      The legend we all know today however bears great similarities to what we know of Wallace.
      'Robin Hood' lived in Sherwood Forest, Wallace was known to live out of Ettrick Forest.
      'Robin Hood' was a skilled Archer, Wallace's family seal has an Archer/Hunter and Wallace himself was said to be skilled with a bow.
      'Robin Hood' has a friend in Friar Tuck, Wallace was very close to Bishop Wishart.
      'Robin Hood' had Maid Marian, Wallace is said to have married Marion Braidfoot.
      'Robin Hood' - Little John, Wallace had a friend named John Little.
      'Robin Hood' - Will Scarlet, Wallace is said to have had a noble friend/acquaintance who would wear a Red robe/cloak.
      We have to remember also, that at this time the North of England was in m any ways treated just as poorly by the 'South' as Scotland or Wales was. Taxes were often higher in the northern counties, much of the food grown or raised was sent south to London, so the people of the north were left with very little. This north/south divide which we talk about today was very much in place back then. The people of the northern counties were very much subjugated. A lot of the ill feeling dated back to the time of the Danelaw, the south saw themselves as superior, they'd looked to move on and saw themselves as more civilised that those who were under Norse control. It was classic snobbery.
      Many in the north of England empathised with the Scottish cause as a result of this, so when word of Wallace came about they created their own 'folk hero' in effect comforting themselves, emboldening themselves into believing there was someone out there who was fighting for them.

    • @Jack-fs2im
      @Jack-fs2im Před rokem +1

      @@scottw.3258 Robin Hood was under king john over a hundred years before Wallace during the Crusades

    • @scottw.3258
      @scottw.3258 Před rokem +1

      @@Jack-fs2im You've watched too much Hollywood, my Man.

  • @marcp.1752
    @marcp.1752 Před rokem +10

    This Movie made Mel Gibson a living legend. Of course, watched it into the cinema back into 95. Thanks for this extraordinary video.

    • @katj3443
      @katj3443 Před 22 dny

      He also made being drawn and quartered seem like a piece of cake. Not sure I’d look that calm and tranquil will my insides are being removed and showed to the crowed like a show and tell. Lol still it was a good film.

  • @philipfinney8345
    @philipfinney8345 Před 7 měsíci +24

    My mothers maiden name is Wallace, though William never had any children his brother did and in some distant way we are related. Marvelous interpretation and rendition of William , the humanity and warmth it shows connects me thru time thank you 🙏

    • @1171
      @1171 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Me to I’m the 22 nd great niece of William Wallace and my 22 nd great grandfather was Sir John Wallace of Elderslie. Ancestry DNA was the reason I have the information.

    • @allie1953
      @allie1953 Před 4 měsíci +1

      And I am a Crawford, related to Margaret Crawford. I must dig the family records out of storage and review them again, after seeing this!

    • @LK-em1bv
      @LK-em1bv Před 4 měsíci +1

      I’m also related to William although I’ll have to dig up the ancestry information as I can’t remember the exact link

    • @wodens-hitman1552
      @wodens-hitman1552 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Unbelievable 😂. There are tens of thousands of Wallace in England too. If your name is Churchill you won't be related to Winston 😂

  • @AliSakurai
    @AliSakurai Před rokem +93

    I would love to see you try to show us what Queen Boudica possibly looked like one day. She's an icon!

  • @kathrynjordan8782
    @kathrynjordan8782 Před rokem +26

    Thank you for this history lesson. You depicted him as a real Scotsman someone you could meet today. I enjoyed this documentary.

  • @AnirimaGhosh
    @AnirimaGhosh Před rokem +18

    As an Indian and as an international student of Stirling university, really loved this. Stirling is a historic and beautiful place❤

  • @ozwomanid57
    @ozwomanid57 Před rokem +64

    Tyvm! I am Clan Ancient Gordon. My family traces out to 1260 AD in Scotland. We fought with both Wallace and Bruce. Our family is known as a Female Warrior Clan. Once again I thank you for your voice, beautiful research, and true masterful recreations

    • @annemurphy9339
      @annemurphy9339 Před rokem +1

      Then you are an Israelite. The 1320 AD Declaration of Arbroath identifies the Scots as one of the tribes.

    • @alicemilne1444
      @alicemilne1444 Před rokem +13

      I'm from Scotland and a member of the Gordon clan. I've never heard anything about a "female warrior clan". I don't know where you got that from.

    • @cypher6938
      @cypher6938 Před rokem +1

      American descendant of Clann 'icGhillelàidir here. We fought and died with the Bruce, then shoved off to Arcadia.

    • @Tiredfella49
      @Tiredfella49 Před rokem

      🤫🤡

    • @jcusack3494
      @jcusack3494 Před rokem +3

      Are ye aye?

  • @pamavery9352
    @pamavery9352 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for having a human to narrate this, and not a robot!!!

  • @asgerhyer5325
    @asgerhyer5325 Před rokem +33

    Amazing.....I am a Dane but this story just captivates me. Still love the movie, but i really enjoy finding out the truth about this great man. The Medieval times was no joke. A dangerous time to be alive. Thank you so much for this wonderful entertaining video :) I would really love to hear Scottish people about what he means to them today :)
    Cheers from Denmark

    • @section5760
      @section5760 Před rokem +6

      We need more men like him in todays society. Because we are know living in modern evil times. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @scottw.3258
      @scottw.3258 Před 4 měsíci

      When i was younger, Wallace was right up there with Bruce in my eyes. Ironically, that all began to unravel after the release of 'Braveheart'. I detest that film due to it's complete inaccuracy. I had known enough about Wallace growing up to know the film was insulting, but having a fascination with history since i was around the age of 4, i took the opportunity to research Wallace as much as i could.
      Once the internet became common place, i have found out more, and more about the Man, and pieced together information from various sources, coming to the conclusion that Wallace was nothing more than a thorn in Longshanks arse. He was a pest, a nuisance, and nothing more. He had very little skill as a military Man. Looking at Braveheart, i believe memory serves me when i say Longshanks uttered a line along the lines of 'Wallace is a scrapper' (it may not have been Longshanks, but someone in that film uttered a line with that general meaning), and ironically, that was one of the very few things Braveheart got right, albeit accidentally. Wallace was just a scrapper.
      As was mentioned in this video, the military mastermind behind the victory at Stirling Brig, was Andrew de Moray. He was the man who was a seasoned campaigner. He was present at the siege of Berwick in 1296, and was captured at the Battle of Dunbar, and imprisoned at Chester, while his father - Sir Andrew de Moray, was imprisoned in London, where was to see out his days. Andrew the younger, managed to escape from Chester in early 1297 and made his way back north where he led a revolt, taking back castles from English hands.
      It would've been extremely arrogant of Wallace to assume command of the joint forces at Stirling Brig, since he was vastly the more inexperienced of the two Men. It was Moray's tactics which won the day, and we sadly, will never know how differently things may have turned out, had he not succumbed to the injuries sustained at Stirling.
      Wallace is only remembered due to his execution. Longshanks just wanted him out the way, but Wallace kept popping up to irritate him, like that person we all know who doesn't know when to drop a joke, eventually, he had to be killed and so Longshanks had him done away with.
      So, yes. Wallace wasn't a great Man in my eyes, he was certainly no great military leader, he was a scrapper, an angry Man with no strategy other than to cause disruption. The Man who deserves to be lauded and remembered, is Andrew de Moray. He was the leader. He was the Man who could have made a real difference.

  • @manaomoments
    @manaomoments Před rokem +21

    I have watched a few of your videos, and finally subscribed. I am shocked that you only have 225K subscribers you should have more. As a graphic artist I am so impressed by the accurate depiction’s… Or even if it’s just your best shot! Not only do you provide a realistic, rendering of what the characters could have looked like, but you provide a lot of in-depth history and story and back ground. It’s like you’re a history/art channel I’ve really enjoyed the videos that I’ve been watching and I pray that 2023 will give you coveted CZcams rewards!

  • @reverseflashes
    @reverseflashes Před rokem +57

    I love the idea of him having an appearance of a stern, even dangerous looking big bulky man but having a cheerful and warm personality. The English tried to erase him from history, executing him for high treason and burying him in an unmarked grave but after 700 hundred years, he is still with us.
    I love this recreation of him. And I definitely don't mind the slight beautification in your recreations, as we will never know what these people really looked like, and I love seeing *your* perspective as well. Thanks so much for this video, I've heard of Sir William Wallace before but didn't know anything about him.
    Lastly, I know you get this a lot, but I love how soothing your voice is, I could listen to you talk for hours! 😅❤

    • @RoyaltyNowStudios
      @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +5

      Thank you so much! Also I’m glad people couldn’t hear how stuffy I was in this video, I had such a bad cold! I’m glad it turned out soothing :)

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Před rokem +2

      @@RoyaltyNowStudios a warming as opposed to a chilling...cuppa of Yorkshire tea does the trick, slainte...E...

    • @davidhall875
      @davidhall875 Před rokem +3

      I'm english i never did anything to Wallace

    • @JR-gc5ef
      @JR-gc5ef Před rokem +2

      Really? Strange -as a Scotsman - I know that there are many more English accounts of Wallace's existence than contemporary Scottish ones. You only need to look at Wallace Society Orgs to know this. Get educated rather than believing in imaginary grievance.

    • @blahblahblah4544
      @blahblahblah4544 Před rokem

      @@JR-gc5ef Isn't Scotland under british rule now and in control of you guy's educational system? I don't know. What I do know is the history is always messy and while some groups manage to preserve history, other groups try to destroy, manipulate or control it lol I'm Native American. I know this of human nature from first hand account. It's ain't just black and white. Both you and og poster could be right at the same time.

  • @mac2807
    @mac2807 Před rokem +75

    Love the history lesson and your talent for recreation is mesmerizing. Such an incredible job. Well done!

  • @MrGreekstatue
    @MrGreekstatue Před rokem +3

    Very good recreation. I smiled as soon as Wallace cracked a smile. It's nice to get a look at our national hero in this manner.

  • @MsBerries25
    @MsBerries25 Před rokem +4

    Tragic story. Love the recreation at the end with the beautiful music. I have Scottish ancestors so it made me smile. Thanks for the doc and for this video

  • @montanalilac
    @montanalilac Před rokem +8

    I learned more about Scottish history in the first six minutes of this video than I ever have before. Thank you for making it simple and straightforward and quite easy to understand without knowing a lot of details of all of the masses of kings of England. Beautifully well done video.

    • @4UStevePerry
      @4UStevePerry Před rokem +1

      You need to watch Outlander and clanlands then. Lots of history three too!

  • @2_thumbs_up_baby
    @2_thumbs_up_baby Před rokem +28

    Fantastic. Not overly dramatic, simply explained and thorough. Loved the end with William 👍👍

  • @edwardcurrier7366
    @edwardcurrier7366 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for educating people on the legend of William Wallace. When I was I watched Braveheart every Friday after school with a bunch of friends, and every Friday we reaffirmed our dislike for What our ancestors endured by the hands of the English. I’m so glad the story has been shared throughout the world. Brings joy to my heart. Thanks

    • @merricat3025
      @merricat3025 Před 8 měsíci

      I am not Scottish or English. I don't get why they would want to be a part of the UK. I certainly would call Charles my king.

  • @od1452
    @od1452 Před rokem +3

    I grew up with my Scottish Grandfather. I loved his stories of the Scottish heros both military and civil. Wallace was the most prominent. When I grew older I became more critical of the mythos,, but I eventually realized Heros should be mythic . They inspire us to become better people . Thank you for reminding of great memories.

  • @asagraphics247
    @asagraphics247 Před rokem +17

    Braveheart was an awesome movie. I could watch it 50 times and still not be tired of it.

    • @laurarules3642
      @laurarules3642 Před rokem +3

      People hate on the film because its factually inaccurate. I couldn't care less its still highly entertaining . When I first watched it as a teenager I did naively think the film was 100% true . Later in life I bought a few books about him and very little information is actually known about him so I can forgive the writer (Randall Wallace I think?) and Mel Gibson for adding things to spice the story up

    • @wildjungle1474
      @wildjungle1474 Před rokem

      Brave heart is full of contradictions. Queen Isabella of France never met Wallace or king Edward. Wallace wasn't able military tactician. King Edward was military genius. Wallace was over 6 feet tall. The real hero is Robert Bruce. He defeated king Edward son, and freed Scotland. Hollywood won't tell you the truth.

    • @ClanShaw
      @ClanShaw Před rokem +1

      It sums up the bloody history of Scotland in one film

  • @gavRirvine
    @gavRirvine Před rokem +4

    Hello from Falkirk, Scotland, where there is a parade every year to commemorate the battles of Falkirk ps your video is very good

  • @humbalapa
    @humbalapa Před rokem +20

    It is shocking to know how physically brutal these earlier societies were to each other. Very, very interesting post. Thank you.

  • @robertpizor577
    @robertpizor577 Před rokem +17

    Wonderful story and beautiful recreations! Wallace's commitment to freedom is truly timeless, and I love the recreation: you nailed the aspects of his character that were listed in the video.

  • @joybear221
    @joybear221 Před rokem +40

    Love how you include the true story. He had to be a passionate man knowing the fight and love he had for the Scottish people. Thank you.

  • @Trinityproductions777
    @Trinityproductions777 Před rokem +3

    Love to your video from the Cameron Clan!!!

  • @dmmxxiv548
    @dmmxxiv548 Před rokem +9

    I love your depiction of Wallace. He is my relative through my Mother's Crawford linage. Williams Wallace's mother was a Crawford. The history you present

  • @theresareynolds3133
    @theresareynolds3133 Před rokem +5

    My brother did like an ancestry thing and he said through our grandmother we’re related to William Wallace, both our great grandparents were from Glasgow, our great grandma was a Wallace and grandpa was a Stewart , both our grandparents were also from Glasgow, our great grandparents and grandparents came to the US from Scotland at the same time. I’ve never seen Braveheart

  • @Gdraven1
    @Gdraven1 Před 5 měsíci +3

    This was wonderful! Wallace's history is amazing and fascinating, and it's interesting to see what he may have looked liked. I hope you'll done of King Macbeth MacFindley.

  • @rozi2089
    @rozi2089 Před rokem +15

    There's not a word to describe your content. Its just masterfully done.

  • @corinnepmorrison1854
    @corinnepmorrison1854 Před rokem +17

    I saw a portrait of Sir William Wallace, when touring Scone Palace, in May 1999. Looked like a strong and dedicated (gentle)man.
    William Wallace was truly a hero!!
    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    PS...I learned the meaning of the words...lyrics “You take the high road and I’ll take the low road...and I’ll be in Scotland afore ye...”

    • @ioannadearc7901
      @ioannadearc7901 Před rokem +1

      Scone Palace - The Moray's- Did you take a picture of Andrew and William's portrait?

    • @corinnepmorrison1854
      @corinnepmorrison1854 Před rokem +3

      @@ioannadearc7901 I might have... I have photos of Stirling Castle and the monuments/memorials of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace... It felt very surreal to think I was walking where they may have walked... Such a remarkable experience in such a beautiful country...❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

    • @ioannadearc7901
      @ioannadearc7901 Před rokem +2

      @@corinnepmorrison1854 Ah, that is awesome Corinne! If you post these on Quota, I would love to see it.
      Thank you.

    • @corinnepmorrison1854
      @corinnepmorrison1854 Před rokem +1

      @@ioannadearc7901 I will try...

  • @readinggirl1198
    @readinggirl1198 Před rokem +28

    This is a great history lesson on the relationship between Scotland and England that is being discussed, today! Thank you for the information.

  • @monmothma3358
    @monmothma3358 Před rokem +15

    Hats and helmets off to you for an excellent video! As a Scandinavian we don't automatically learn about this in school, so getting others sources than Braveheart is much appreciated (though as far as Epics go, that movie is one of the best).

    • @monmothma3358
      @monmothma3358 Před rokem +4

      @@marypetrie930 To be clear, I wasn't saying it was accurate. I love it for its epicness ("heroic or grand in scale or character") that truly feels like it transports you to a different and more romantic world. We could all use a break from the dreary real world sometimes.
      As you have probably gathered, to me, Braveheart might as well be a fantasy movie.

    • @vaevictis_
      @vaevictis_ Před rokem +2

      Yes I really miss movies like that

    • @michaelmcclung1829
      @michaelmcclung1829 Před rokem +2

      This video is also inaccurate, just like the movie, this is what happens when you don't do real research

    • @monmothma3358
      @monmothma3358 Před rokem +1

      @@michaelmcclung1829 How is it inaccurate?

  • @barbaralavoie1045
    @barbaralavoie1045 Před rokem +8

    A wonderful Scottish historical event spoken with soft conviction . Thank you for this rendition ❤️👍

  • @juliansanchezharris5773
    @juliansanchezharris5773 Před rokem +6

    Love this. Very accurate historically too.
    Top notch work!
    When i saw Wallace recreation i was like "yes! This somehow feels very much how he could have looked like". Amazing to see! 🙌🏽

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 Před rokem +6

    Fantastic. This is a really a great part of history that's explained as best as possible. And much better than a bloody movie. Awesome.

  • @lifooz2955
    @lifooz2955 Před rokem +37

    You are insane girl! You gives us the story as well detailed as possible, and not only that, but you triumph it by making a living model as natural as if he was in front of us!
    I will never get tired of you or your channel, your work is nothing but amazing!💝
    /L

    • @RoyaltyNowStudios
      @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +4

      You are so sweet!! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words ❤️

    • @tinydancergirl4598
      @tinydancergirl4598 Před rokem +1

      Agreed- really interesting and informative video, and the CG model at the end was such a nice touch to flesh out the person behind the legend! Have always loved Braveheart as well, even if it was inaccurate in parts.. (sorry to find that out) thanks for your work on this! Looking forward to more, as I love anything historical!

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Před rokem +1

      @@tinydancergirl4598 maybe try Scottish history Tours...funny but still informative...

  • @francineh.7825
    @francineh.7825 Před rokem +14

    He has an honest looking face I can see how people would have followed him!

    • @RoyaltyNowStudios
      @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +5

      For sure! That is evident in every portrait. I like how the description of him by Walter bower says he was pleasing in appearance but a bit wild. That seems to fit what we know about him!

  • @kathrynclark1585
    @kathrynclark1585 Před rokem +5

    Braveheart is Robert the Bruce...

  • @justindato2554
    @justindato2554 Před rokem +15

    The recreation really does justice to the agreeable features as mentioned.

  • @alixthompson2836
    @alixthompson2836 Před 3 měsíci +2

    As a Scottish lass, thank you for your deep dive into our history

  • @barbarataylor1535
    @barbarataylor1535 Před rokem +4

    I am always wowed by you depictions. Just to let you know, I am Lady Barbara given the title by my son on my birthday this year. Thank you again for the history lesson.

  • @danpictish5457
    @danpictish5457 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Greetings from Stirling! My ancestor, Sir Andrew Murry, died at Stirling Bridge while fighting with Wallace!

  • @67Stu
    @67Stu Před rokem +6

    Your depiction makes him look like a gentle deeply loving soul.

  • @jelenalescova9479
    @jelenalescova9479 Před rokem +14

    Thank you, love it. William Wallace was the true hero of his time. Beautiful Country with interesting history.

    • @michaelmcclung1829
      @michaelmcclung1829 Před rokem

      Wrong, he was not a hero, thats why Wallace was removed as protector of Scotland, as he was just as bad as longshanks, murdering and raping innocent people.

    • @michaelguerrieri3486
      @michaelguerrieri3486 Před rokem +1

      He killed children.

    • @Tom-uv7ry
      @Tom-uv7ry Před rokem

      Hero that worked and killed for the English

  • @gayshay
    @gayshay Před rokem +4

    "May have spoken Gaelic?" Uilleam Uallas (William Wallace) most definitely spoke Scottish Gaelic in 13th Century Scotland...

  • @jacquimg2469
    @jacquimg2469 Před rokem +8

    Not only are your videos beautifully done, I learn a lot of history. Thank you for your research and recreations!

  • @cdg1111
    @cdg1111 Před rokem +5

    This was so interesting and this recreation was incredibly well done. Thank ypu so much for your content, research and as another viewer commented, your lovely voice.

  • @dharmakaurkhalsa3923
    @dharmakaurkhalsa3923 Před rokem +2

    Another great one. The man and the video! Love your storytelling voice. Thanks for your work

  • @Kevo20
    @Kevo20 Před rokem +2

    Not bad, actually really impressive. There are a lot of rubbish documentaries about Wallace out there but this one kept me hooked. Lovely touch on how he might of looked.

  • @kristyk2826
    @kristyk2826 Před rokem +6

    I love how you make history interesting. I started watching your videos because of your talent and you have somehow made me not mind history as much (my least favorite subject lol), so hats off to you!

  • @thomasmain5986
    @thomasmain5986 Před rokem +44

    He certainly didn't look like Mel Gibson, in his Brigadoon outfit.

    • @RoyaltyNowStudios
      @RoyaltyNowStudios  Před rokem +8

      Haha definitely not

    • @Anthony-qy5yw
      @Anthony-qy5yw Před rokem +1

      🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @georgeprchal3924
      @georgeprchal3924 Před rokem +3

      Well in fairness to Mel he was initially only brought on to direct. The studio pushed to have him lead.

    • @thomasmain5986
      @thomasmain5986 Před rokem +2

      @@georgeprchal3924 Certainly true the Studio has a lot to answer for.

    • @nrsmythe
      @nrsmythe Před rokem +5

      @@thomasmain5986 Answer: He played the part well.

  • @sammi.mack.
    @sammi.mack. Před rokem +1

    I look forward to these so so much. Amazing every time x

  • @christinesayers4260
    @christinesayers4260 Před rokem

    Brilliant!!!!! I couldn’t hit the subscribe button fast enough! Love from Melbourne, Australia 💕💕💕

  • @marjorieroman9591
    @marjorieroman9591 Před rokem +9

    Another great work...of both history and art...A Masterclass of culture & heritage... 😍

  • @isabellelachambre5051
    @isabellelachambre5051 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I was quite impressed by the Wallace Monument, and Wallace's Claymore. Such a brave man ! In spite of the historical mistakes, I really enjoyed "Braveheart".

  • @ryanfinnegan4526
    @ryanfinnegan4526 Před rokem +1

    This is amazing! Truly! Great work on this CZcams page. I’ve loved this story for so long. Thank you for attempting to show us what the man and the legend would have looked like. I’ve always wanted to know. Cheers

  • @yvonneevie9301
    @yvonneevie9301 Před rokem +18

    Thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you for taking the time to give the real history of what we know of William Wallace

    • @michaelmcclung1829
      @michaelmcclung1829 Před rokem

      Wrong, this is far from accurate. Just as factual as the movie 😂

  • @hoodstarrhall9026
    @hoodstarrhall9026 Před rokem +7

    New fan here I absolutely love history and love your recreations. If you take requests I would love to see a video series on the French mistresses such as Agnes Sorel and king Louis the 15&16th mistresses,the Hampton court beauties, Queen Charlotte and king George of Great Britain. Keep up the amazing videos!

  • @pollarbear6492
    @pollarbear6492 Před rokem +6

    You guys do a great job with the re-creation and what they look like

  • @welshwarrior5263
    @welshwarrior5263 Před rokem +1

    Excellent to watch, thank you. Subscribed.

  • @jablck
    @jablck Před rokem +2

    Dear Becca and Andre! I am so happy to have discovered your amazing channel! Every video is a great history lesson, thank you both for your effort! I would love to see you try to tell story and show us what Catherine of Valois, more of Habsburg`s dynasty, i.e. Marie Therese, "Sissi", Charles and Zita Habsburgs, and other royalties from other parts of (medieval) Europe, but maybe also famous men and women known worldwidely as saints, like Francis and Claire of Assisi, Thomas of Aquinas, Augustin of Hippo, Therese of Avila, Rita of Cascia etc....as far as exist some portraits of them... would possibly looked like. Thank you so much for the content

  • @DevonExplorer
    @DevonExplorer Před rokem +3

    I love that! Excellent research and history telling with a great reconstruction. His smile really made me laugh out loud; pleasant features indeed with a wicked sense of humour I reckon. :)

  • @inner_goddess_healing_centre

    have you ever done King Arthur, Guinevere etc.? that would be fascinating to see!

  • @logansfury
    @logansfury Před rokem +5

    This was an interesting and educational video. The conclusion with the animation of the face created from historic sources was awesome. I loved the opportunity to learn more of the true facts behind the popular movie. Thank you for the upload!

  • @lechaewilliams4524
    @lechaewilliams4524 Před rokem +6

    Thank you so much for your commentary of William Wallace. A wonderful history lesson.

  • @tracyso73
    @tracyso73 Před rokem +3

    What a wonderful narrator you are. Beautiful inflection. Born storyteller. Thank you for invigorating history with the layers of yourvtalent!

  • @delorestaylor8114
    @delorestaylor8114 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful video

  • @annamchugh1202
    @annamchugh1202 Před 7 měsíci

    This was really great! I'm going to use this for my Year 8 class on 'Biography and Achievement' - thanks!

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 Před rokem +1

    Another excellent video Becca.

  • @rijojohn7218
    @rijojohn7218 Před rokem +3

    I am Indian I really loved your videos. Your presentation really appreaciable

  • @christinedennison7770
    @christinedennison7770 Před rokem +5

    He really was a brave brave man. God bless his soul

  • @bloodbrotherbear
    @bloodbrotherbear Před rokem +1

    This was awesome . Thanks for sharing !

  • @user-kl1on3nw7y
    @user-kl1on3nw7y Před rokem

    I'm obsessed with Ur channel!!! Need longer and more videos!!!

  • @royaltyfandomx
    @royaltyfandomx Před rokem +5

    Great detailed video! I like this 😊

  • @Justmefornow
    @Justmefornow Před rokem +5

    I so enjoy your content. Thank you! Any chance you would do one on Erik Thorvaldsson (Erik the Red) and/or Leif Erikson?

  • @laurencesmith2199
    @laurencesmith2199 Před rokem +1

    I was born in Elderslie , about 200 yards from his monument and home there . Good vid .

  • @AzulinhoAzulinho
    @AzulinhoAzulinho Před rokem +2

    Thank you for laying out both narratives and definitely doing your research properly. If only all the other content on YT about Wallace was so well considered! Nice video.

  • @jtl-en4yx
    @jtl-en4yx Před rokem +5

    Absolutely fantastic video! History is spot on, and I love the re-creation of Sir William Wallace! Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @samanthaesra4035
    @samanthaesra4035 Před rokem +3

    Awesome. I have chills at the end. Beautifully done.

  • @carolynsilvers9999
    @carolynsilvers9999 Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed this history so much. The recreation is very believable. Love your soothing voice. Very comfortable to listen to.

  • @ginaderamo7110
    @ginaderamo7110 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You have a very soothing voice that is easy on the ears. Thank you ! this makes all the difference in watching a video.

  • @devildogcrewchief3335
    @devildogcrewchief3335 Před rokem +3

    Your work on reconstructing how someone may have looked like is amazing and to be commended however, it wasn't the Battle of Sterling...it was the Battle of Sterling Bridge.

  • @scottwallace901
    @scottwallace901 Před rokem +3

    This is one of the BEST videos I have seen about my ancester William Wallace.

  • @gladius6gaming
    @gladius6gaming Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful work as always, keep up the awesome job!