From the series Lost Worlds:
A team of field investigators uncovers the clues that will recreate vanished or hidden worlds. They use the latest research, expert analysis and cutting edge graphic technology to take us back.
At the end of the 13th century, Scotland is a country under attack. Defeat seems inevitable. But from nowhere emerges a man who will become Scotland’s greatest hero – William Wallace, more commonly known as Braveheart. Rising from obscurity he becomes a national symbol of patriotism and survival. He is an inspirational leader living in a violent age when kings are building heavily fortified towns, and magnificent castles are constructed to withstand a new generation of weapons.
Now, new research allows us to journey back to the Lost World that Braveheart fought for. Travelling down secret pathways that still lie beneath modern Scotland, we rediscover a surprisingly sophisticated culture that has not been seen for 700 years – a world Braveheart died to protect. Uncovering the mysteries beneath the Eldersie we reveal the town that gave rise to the Guardian of Scotland. Restoring the Castle of Lanark to its former glory we visit the place where Braveheart sought out his revenge for the murder of his wife. And rebuilding Stirling Bridge we relive Wallace’s famous battle against the English army – a turning point in the history of Scotland and in the life of its champion.
Includes commentary by historians Derek Alexander, Amanda Beam, Richard Oram, David Ross and Fiona Watson.
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Tags: Military History, Politics, Scotland
