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The Sex Life of William 'Braveheart' Wallace
FromBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The Sex Life of William 'Braveheart' Wallace
FromBetwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
If you've seen the film Braveheart, you might have certain expectations about the real history of William Wallace.Separating fact from fiction can be tricky, but what do we really know about this iconic Scot, and the supposed relationships that sparked his rebellion against the English?Today Kate is joined by author and host of Gone Medieval, Eleanor Janega, to find out the truth behind William Wallace.How does his life tie into the Scottish Wars of Independence? Why did he receive such gruesome treatment? And why is the film Braveheart so irritating to medieval historians?This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producers were Stuart Beckwith, Sophie Gee and Joseph Knight. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at https://historyhit/subscription/ You can take part in our listener survey here.
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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