Podcasts about Robert the Bruce

In this episode, we break down what makes Braveheart one of the most iconic war movies ever made. We analyze the most badass moments, explore what makes the battle sequences so powerful, and dive deep into Mel Gibson's storytelling and direction. From the brutal action to the emotional weight behind each scene, we explain how Braveheart blends raw intensity with cinematic brilliance. Whether you're a die-hard fan or watching with fresh eyes, this is the breakdown for you.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro Convo: We ain't here for a history lesson00:02:26 Let's talk about these incredible battle scenes00:04:30 Did it really need to be 3 hours?00:07:35 The delay of brutality to make Wallace more badass00:11:21 Back to what makes the battle scenes so incredible00:13:13 Robert The Bruce is the most complex and interesting character in the movie00:16:49 The contrasting belief systems of the characters00:19:26 Why Braveheart is the dude movie of dude movies00:22:53 Some small criticisms of the movie00:25:51 What point does the princess plot line really serve to the story?00:28:21 Making the bad guys the biggest p*ssies on the planet00:31:45 In defense of William Wallace's lack of a character arc00:38:06 Our official rating of BRAVEHEART00:44:03 Final thoughts: The flashes of brutality in the battles & the ending00:50:16 Cue the music

In this episode, Charlie Higson heads north of the border.Joined by eminent Scottish historian Alistair Moffat, Charlie discovers the truth behind Macbeth and tracks a path from him, (don't believe anything Shakespeare told you!), through to the decisive victory for Robert The Bruce at The Battle Of Bannockburn.As well as the excellent stories he tells on this podcast, Alistair Moffat's book Bannockburn: The Battle for a Nation is required reading for anyone interested in this gripping tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert the Bruce may be lauded as a Scottish national hero, a noble warrior who fended off the English and claimed a spectacular victory at the battle of Bannockburn. But how to true to life is this glowing image? This year marks the 750th anniversary of Robert's birth, and Emily Briffett spoke to Fiona Watson to reveal how Robert's path to the throne was more ruthless and murky that it may initially seem. Helen Carr tells the story of the battle of Bannockburn here: https://link.chtbl.com/-qmj0G5R. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are joined by Scottish historian Veronica to discuss the unoffical sequel to "Braveheart."

Robert the Bruce is best remembered as a rebel king, and for good reason. He was an unrelenting thorn in the side of any English monarch with ambitions to subdue Scotland. His heroics at the decisive Battle of Bannockburn helped to finally free his country from English occupation. But under the surface, this legendary rebel was also an opportunist, quite willing to switch allegiances and kill rival Scots to achieve his own goals.For the latest instalment of Dan's Kings & Queens series, we're joined by Michael Penman, author of 'Robert the Bruce: King of the Scots'. He takes us through the life of this intriguing and complex character, from his early life to the legendary Battle of Bannockburn, and explains why Robert's rule marked a turning point in Scottish history.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off for 3 months using code ‘DANSNOW'.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

Robert the Bruce is famed as a national hero, and lauded for his military exploits against the old enemy of England. But how true is this perception? As Scotland marks Bruce's 750th birthday, this Long Read, written by Fiona Watson, reveals the shadowy side of a ruthless noble who schemed and slaughtered his way to the throne. HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today's feature originally appeared in the August 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month saw the 750th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland's greatest heroes, Robert the Bruce.   In this episode, filmed mainly on location in Bannockburn, we draw from three different accounts of the Bruce's most famous battle and attempt to pinpoint the most likely sites of the different phases of the battle.  We also examine the military and strategic genius of a man whose plans for every eventuality were so thorough they even included his own escape from Hell!  We also reveal secrets hidden in the last verse of Burn's famous poem Scots Wha Hae. You can also find our Battle of Loudoun Hill episode here  Check out our Scottish History playlist on our Youtube channel @indypodextra here Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod and Epic Celtic Music The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips  

Schotten lieben die Freiheit - vor allem aber die Unabhängigkeit von England. Einer der frühesten Vertreter dieses Freiheitskampfes ist Robert Bruce, der noch heute besungen wird. Von Wolfgang Meyer.

Today we celebrate the recent anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, which happened on the 23d-24th of June 1314, when the might of England's army could not crush the Scottish rebels. Thus Scotland won, under the command of Robert the Bruce, and Edward II of England suffered a major defeat.This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history.(As a side note, both Robert the Bruce and Edward II are direct ancestors of Mary, Queen of Scots... but that's beside the point.)You may remember Robert the Bruce and Edward II from the 2018 Netflix film ‘Outlaw/ King'. Our guest today Callum Watson actually served as one of the historical advisors on the film. He also appeared in Channel 5's documentary on this topic for the 'Britain's Lost Battlefields' programme.Let's hear our interview with Callum, author and historian, who actually works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently released a book on the topic with Pen & Sword Publishing.Callum's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/1314-The-Year-of-Bannockburn-Hardback/p/49813/aid/1238Find Callum:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiesDZuBN1Z0SE3Vq3Gjz_Ahttps://drcallumwatson.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/cpwatson1375/The Battle of Bannockburn - National Trust for Scotland:https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/bannockburn/Britain's Lost Battlefields:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12270298/https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s-lost-battlefields-with-rob-bellLondon Walking Tours:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward's parents - Edward I and Eleanor of Castile:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert I, popularly known as Robert the Bruce, was King of Scots from 1306 to his death in 1329. Robert led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to restore Scotland to an independent kingdom and is regarded in Scotland as a national hero. Travel to Peru and Germany with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better known as a great place to try and spot the Loch Ness Monster, Urquhart Castle actually has a pretty fascinating and full-on history. Listen up to find out.https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/If you want to see more links, images and references then you can't go past the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

In the second part of a two-episode biography of Robert the Bruce's life, Jackie returns to the studio with Professor Dauvit Broun of the University of Glasgow. Last week, we looked at the early life of Robert and how his canny abilities, not to mention his tendency to switch allegiance at opportune moments, helped him to secure power. But what came next? Picking up their conversation in 1306, when Scotland has been conquered by Edward I of England and Robert faces a tussle for power with the most powerful family in Scotland, Jackie and Dauvit will look at all that happened in Robert's reign. To find out more about visiting Bannockburn, click here.

Welcome to a new series of Love Scotland. In this week's episode, Jackie is joined by Professor Dauvit Broun of the University of Glasgow to discuss the life of Robert the Bruce.  Robert, King of Scots from 1306-1329, led a fascinating life full of changing allegiances, shifting power and military victories.  How much of our common understanding of this Scottish ruler is based in fact? What motivated him to switch sides, on several occasions, in the wars of the 13th and 14th centuries? And why has his legacy had such a lasting effect on the nation's history? Next week, Jackie and Dauvit continue their conversation, charting the events that followed Bannockburn. To find out more about visiting Bannockburn, click here.

On today's episode we're diving in on this badass fucking Scotsman, the Outlaw King, Robert the Bruce. This man wanted nothing more than to kick some English ass, but he was smart about it. He bided his time until it was right then well, let's just say there's a reason we're talking about him today. So join us as we talk about his bonkers ass life and of course, everyone's favorite thing, the English getting their heads bashed in. Enjoy!

Robert the Bruce's landmark victory over the English at the battle of Bannockburn has secured his place as a hero in the annals of Scottish history. Speaking to Rachel Dinning, historian Helen Carr chronicles the story of the battle and its aftermath, and also explains why it had profound consequences for Scotland, England, and Ireland across the first half of the 14th century and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We asked Instagram historian Beth Reid five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:If you could meet one person from the Scottish Wars of Independence, who would it be?What's your second favourite era of Scottish history?If you had to recommend one place in Scotland for our listeners to visit, what would it be?You have to recommend one book about Scottish history for our listeners to read - what is it?Forgetting about history for a second, what's the most beautiful place you've ever visited in Scotland?Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.

Mitch and Scott just finished Week 19... two theatre movies, another "re-quel", a Netflix show spinoff movie, a snoozefest of a sequel, and 2 slices of life... do not make for a very good week... 9:23 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre 19:34 - Death on the Nile (2022) 28:03 - Another Round 34:41 - Robert the Bruce 44:02 - Fistful of Vengeance 57:26 - Long Dumb Road 1:05:01 - Studio 666 1:15:57 - Conclusion

Welcome fellow adventurers! The discussion on the ways that God is active in their lives, continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast. The clips are from "Robert The Bruce," and "Evan Almighty."  There's no advertising or commercials, just men of God, talking and getting to the truth of the matter. The conversation and Journey continues. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content!

Welcome to episode 9 of Mythstories, this week we're exploring the life of Robert The Bruce. Early access to more Mythstories episodes available at Tea With Me and No Blasters Patreon pages - https://www.patreon.com/teawithmepodcast ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noblasters⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second hour of The Sports Phone, Big Al and Robert The Bruce are live at the Country Club of Virginia for the Dominion Energy Classic. Big Al and Robert The Bruce share their picks on NFL Week 7, their Dog of the Day, list off the golfers playing this weekend, and more.

On the first hour of The Sports Phone, Big Al and Robert The Bruce are live at the Country Club of Virginia for the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Big Al brings on Dennis Bickmeier and Perry Miller to discuss all things NASCAR. Then Big Al, Robert The Bruce and gang breakdown a little Thursday Night Football, Major League Baseball, the JMU/Marshall game, and the the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, and more.

Welcome to our first Five Fast Questions mini-episode. We asked Owen Innes, the creator and host of the Scottish History Podcast, five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:If you were able to meet any single person from Scottish history, who would it be? If you could recommend just one historical location (castle, battlefield, etc.) to our listeners, what would it be? As a Scot, which accent in Scotland do you have the most trouble understanding? You must pick one film to represent Scotland forevermore. Which film is it? What is the most interesting era in Scottish history? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.

King Edward of England's brutal execution of William Wallace was meant to intimidate the Scots, but instead it inflamed them and a new leader arose: Robert the Bruce.

Die Schlacht bei Bannockburn am 23. Juni1314 war eine der wichtigsten Schlachten in den Schottischen Unabhängigkeitskriegen. Im Sumpfland in der Nähe von Stirling errang das schottische Heer unter der Führung von Robert the Bruce einen entscheidenden Sieg gegen ein erheblich größeres englisches Heer

On the first hour of this special edition of Border To Border, Matt Josephs and Robert The Bruce take the show on remote at Osborne Park to cover the Bassmaster College Series at James River. Matt first interviews Glenn Cale with the Bassmaster Youth Series Tournament to discuss this amazing fishing tournament on the James. Later, he is joined by John Keim with ESPN to discuss the many NFL Draft scenarios.

Robert I, better known as Robert the Bruce, was crowned King of Scots at ...

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Discover the true story of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, and his authentic relationship with William Wallace. Contrary to Hollywood's 'Braveheart,' Robert the Bruce was a steadfast ally of Wallace and played a crucial role in Scottish independence. Unveil historical inaccuracies and delve into the realities behind the legendary figures. #RoberttheBruce #Braveheart #Scotland #WilliamWallace #Scottishindependence #historicalinaccuracies #WeirdHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bannockburn was unusual for a medieval battle in that it lasted for two days, with the first day being notable for Bruce single-handedly killing the young English knight Sir Henry de Bohun with an axe blow to the head after he tried to charge him with a ...

This Scottish Accent bedtime stories for grown ups is called "The Outlaw King - Robert the Bruce". Enjoy these Scottish sleep stories, romantic love sleep stories and bedtime stories for grown ups (soft spoken ASMR) and relax for a while courtesy of Scotland's natural, musical sounds of the wilderness, to help you into a deep sleep. Here we have, perhaps, the last instalment of Scottish history for the time being, and we're concluding with a real mixed bag of a character - Robert the Bruce! As the title suggests, Bruce's life and reign wasn't quite as straight forward as some of his forebears - his loyalty was pulled here and there, and made for some very interesting research! This was good fun to make and I know you'll like it! Just don't blame me if you laugh in the middle of the night haha. My deepest gratitude to you all, Sam x Support me in creating these stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam If you enjoy these sleep stories, it would mean to world to me if you showed your appreciation and support through my Patreon. This way I can continue to do what I do! Thank you. Sam Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam​ Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LJ...​ All of my stories are original productions, having been recorded on location in Scotland. "Snooze with Sam" whispers sleepy stories of Scotland's natural world, all with the help of a soft, soothing Island voice. Lay yourself down, get comfortable and lose yourself in the sea of gentle tones gifted by one of the world's most beautiful countries. "Snooze with Sam" is brought to you by Sam Lawson, an entrepreneur, health and fitness professional and lifelong musician from the Isle of Skye. He runs a Coaching business in Glasgow, Scotland, and finds great satisfaction in helping others find peace within themselves, coaching them on towards personal transformation. These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2022. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snoozewithsam/message

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If the name “William Wallace” brings to mind the contorted, blue-painted face of Mel Gibson, then Julia is ready to clear up that misconception. Learn about one of Scotland’s national heroes, the First War of Scottish Independence, and the modern-day inaccuracies that just keep spreading. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Great Scotts!” . . . [Music: 1) The Real McKenzies, “Scots Wha’ Ha’e,” 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

9:23 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre19:34 - Death on the Nile (2022)28:03 - Another Round34:41 - Robert the Bruce44:02 - Fistful of Vengeance57:26 - Long Dumb Road1:05:01 - Studio 6661:15:57 - Conclusion 

We're keeping the spirit of 1995 alive on this week's Fabulous Film and Friends where we will be following up our discussion about Ron Howard's Oscar nominated historical drama Apollo 13, with Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning historical drama Braveheart starring himself in the title role as The Hammer of The Scots, William Wallace,  and co-starring Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau, Catherine McCormack, Angus McFeydan, Brendan Gleeson, David O' Hara and the inimitable Brian Cox.  Returning to the panel once again, my good pal, IT Specialist and Hamish to my William Wallace, Burton Brown.  And the son of a dairy farmer/biology teacher and baseball coach who I'm sure scoff mightily at the notion of Mel Gibson's laughable throwing arm knocking anything out but a month old chicken, David Johnson, DMD Back as always to cry foul on my patriarchal guy-guy film loving ways, the St. Joan of podcast film criticism, Roseanne Caputi.  And once more unto the breech with a man who has worn more kilts on stage than the entire Boston Bagpipe Jamboree, Gordon Alex Robertson!  Before we bloody the mud and turf, the synopsis: Extremely loosely based on the facts, so much so that it barely qualifies as a “based on a true story,” Braveheart tells the tale of William Wallace, a Scottish Commoner who goes ballistic on the armies of the English, led by its cruel pagan King, Sir Edward The Longshanks, after  Wallace's wife is brutally attacked and murdered by an English garrison. It's Wallace's bravery, battle savvy and obsessive crusade for Scotland's freedom that inspires the country's future king, Robert The Bruce to reject an alliance with England and deliver independence to Scotland at the Battle of Bannockburn. Does Braveheart hold up? Find out!   

Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you're listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I'm here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. Today we will be talking to Dr. Callum Watson, a specialist in medieval Scottish history. Callum received his PhD at the University of Edinburgh with a thesis entitled “'Attitudes Towards Chivalry in Barbour's Bruce and Hary's Wallace” in 2016 and has since been working as a Battlemaster at the Battle of Bannockburn Experience and as a Steward at Blackness Castle. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our Twitter Account @MurderMedieval, our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. And if any of you are interested in rocking some Medieval Murder merchandise take a look at our website medievalmurder.org. Tune in later for our next podcast.

This week on What the Smut we are talking all about manipulative lovers and other amazing historical characters in A Year and a Day (Medieval DeWarenne Trilogy Book 1) by Virginia Henley. The book is set in medieval Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence. In the first half of the episode, we are talking about the historical figures in the book including Edward Longshanks, John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, and Robert The Bruce. We were lucky to have our guest and historical book reader Amanda come to the rescue. As bad as we are at math it has NOTHING on medieval English/Scottish history. In the second half of the ep, we got to chat about the non-historical characters. You really can't lose with these characters! A racist granny, a dick-faced bad guy, a sweet cunning lady, and a normative and normative manly type man. Join in and see if you can count how many times Kandy says colonialism... Our manly man main character thinks quite poorly of women. He sees them as manipulative beasts so we spent quite a lot of time talking about manipulation. I think we answered the question of what makes manipulative lovers and then some. A manipulation is just a tool and pretty much everyone uses it. We even managed to bring perspective, intent, and ethics into the thing. Hey, as long as it's not math or history... 

Just hearing the name William Wallace should make everyone want to scream “FREEEEEDOM!” I'm todays podcast I talk about the contrast of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and disobedience as a virtue.

Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll venture back several hundred years to learn about the Scottish king whose legacy far outlasted his rein, as he helped to establish Scotland's autonomy.  

Mike & Paul drink a Scottish Style ale from 3 Floyds Brewing called Robert The Bruce and discuss the importance of knowing your customer. Credits:HostMichael Warth - http://www.michaelwarth.comCo-HostPaul Remy - https://www.facebook.com/vextonTheme Music“Mike's Bossanova”Produced, arranged, and performed byAdil Constantine - https://adilconstantine.comAs always you can learn more about the All Walks of Art show on the website at, https://allwalksofart.simplecast.comIf you'd like to be on the show, let Mike know. Send an email to TheStudio@MichaelWarth.com and put Podcast Guest in the subject line so he says it right away.Copyright © 2021 Michael Warth

Not A Robot's War on Film. We discuss all manner of War movies, their historical accuracy, how life is depicted on the screen, the movie itself, all while having some fun. Soldier up and come join us in Not A Robot's War On Film ! Hosted by a US Veteran! NotARobotPodcasts.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narwaronfilm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narwaronfilm/support

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In the premiere episode of the St Andrew's Society podcast host and moderator Jowanna Lewis and episode co-host Ben Wilkins (Whiplash) talk with the director of Robert The Bruce Mr. Richard Gray.  We talk about filming in Montana's brutal winter, staying creative during Covid-19, and the future of cinema.  For more information about the St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles visit http://www.saintandrewsla.org

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Scottish History Podcast. We continue today with the story of Robert the Bruce. Please follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/scothistorypod Twitter - @scothistorypod Email - scothistorypod@gmail.com Many thanks for listening! Owen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode number 5 of the Scottish History Podcast focuses on the Rise of Robert the Bruce after the death of William Wallace. Please follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/scothistorypod Twitter - @scothistorypod Email - scothistorypod@gmail.com Many thanks for listening! Owen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce (Medieval Gaelic: Roibert a Briuis; modern Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Brus; Norman French: Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys; Early Scots: Robert Brus; Latin: Robertus Brussius), was King of Scotland from 1306 until his death in 1329. Robert was one of the most famous warriors of his generation, and eventually led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland's place as an independent country and is today revered in Scotland as a national hero. His paternal fourth great-grandfather was King David I. Robert's grandfather, Robert de Brus, 5th Lord of Annandale, was one of the claimants to the Scottish throne during the "Great Cause". As Earl of Carrick, Robert the Bruce supported his family's claim to the Scottish throne and took part in William Wallace's revolt against Edward I of England. Appointed in 1298 as a Guardian of Scotland alongside his chief rival for the throne, John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, and William Lamberton, Bishop of St Andrews, Robert later resigned in 1300 due to his quarrels with Comyn and the apparently imminent restoration of John Balliol to the Scottish throne. After submitting to Edward I in 1302 and returning to "the king's peace", Robert inherited his family's claim to the Scottish throne upon his father's death. In February 1306, Bruce, having wounded Comyn, rushed from the church where they had met and encountered his attendants outside. He told them what had happened and said, "I must be off, for I doubt I have slain the Red Comyn." "Doubt?", Roger de Kirkpatrick of Closeburn answered. "I mak sikker," ("I'll make sure," or "I make sure"). Kirkpatrick then rushed into the church and killed Comyn. For this, Bruce was then excommunicated by the Pope (although he received absolution from Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow). Bruce moved quickly to seize the throne, and was crowned king of Scots on 25 March 1306. Edward I's forces defeated Robert in battle, forcing him to flee into hiding before re-emerging in 1307 to defeat an English army at Loudoun Hill and wage a highly successful guerrilla war against the English. Bruce defeated his other Scots enemies, destroying their strongholds and devastating their lands, and in 1309 held his first parliament. A series of military victories between 1310 and 1314 won him control of much of Scotland, and at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, Robert defeated a much larger English army under Edward II of England, confirming the re-establishment of an independent Scottish kingdom. The battle marked a significant turning point, with Robert's armies now free to launch devastating raids throughout northern England, while also extending his war against the English to Ireland by sending an army to invade there and by appealing to the Irish to rise against Edward II's rule. Despite Bannockburn and the capture of the final English stronghold at Berwick in 1318, Edward II refused to renounce his claim to the overlordship of Scotland. In 1320, the Scottish nobility submitted the Declaration of Arbroath to Pope John XXII, declaring Robert as their rightful monarch and asserting Scotland's status as an independent kingdom. In 1324, the Pope recognised Robert I as king of an independent Scotland, and in 1326, the Franco-Scottish alliance was renewed in the Treaty of Corbeil. In 1327, the English deposed Edward II in favour of his son, Edward III, and peace was concluded between Scotland and England with the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton in 1328, by which Edward III renounced all claims to sovereignty over Scotland. Robert died in June 1329. His body is buried in Dunfermline Abbey, while his heart was interred in Melrose Abbey and his internal organs embalmed and placed in St Serf's Chapel, Dumbarton, site of the medieval Cardross Parish church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryexpress/support

Today on the podcast, Lester and Tariq Discuss the Netflix Original film - Outlaw King which explores Robert the Bruce and his war for independence and the Scottish Crown.  

In this episode Lori Ann Bailey discusses two of the most fascinating and controversial people in Scottish history: Mary, Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce. Find more on Mary, Queen of Scots, here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_ScotsFind more on Robert the Bruce, here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_the_BruceLori paired this episode with a 2016 Bordeaux, Mouton Cadet, Baron Phillipe De Rothschild: https://www.bpdr.com/en/branded-wines/bordeaux-2 What Lori read this week: The First Wife by Erica Spindler: https://amzn.to/2Vg7yjDLori's book discussed from this episode: The Highland Guard and His Lady: https://amzn.to/2UtZi2eWhere to find info on the show mentioned in this pod cast: Outlaw King (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80190859 Our Websites -- find our links to social media on our websites and sign up for our newsletters!Lori Ann BaileyEliza KnightMadeline MartinFollow History, Books and Wine on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryBooksandWineTwitter: @HistoryBksWineInstagram: @HistoryBksWineStay tuned for our next shows!April 11th: Next Happy Hour, where we'll be discussing controversial women who all had a role in the life of King Henry VIII! And we'll be quizzing each other about our subjects. April 18th: Eliza Knight will teach us about medieval cleaning. April 25th: Madeline Martin will give us the scoop on medieval health.May 2nd: Lori Ann Bailey will be experimenting with medieval cooking.Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/historybooksandwineSupport the show

Today's host is Lori Ann Bailey. She talks about four amazing places in Scotland, their history and a few fun facts: Eilean Donan Castle, Achnacarry Castle and the surrounding Cameron lands, Cawdor Castle and the ruins of Holyrood AbbeyHave history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show?Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.comLori paired episode four with this wine:Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast Reserve  Learn more about the places Lori Mentioned:Eilean Donan Castle: https://www.eileandonancastle.com/Achnacarry Castle: https://www.achnacarry.com/historyCawdor Castle: https://www.cawdorcastle.com/Holyrood Abbey Ruins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holyrood_AbbeyLori mentioned her book and read a passage from, Highland Temptation:Highland Temptation, Highland Pride Series, Book Threehttp://loriannbailey.com/books/highlander-series/highland-temptation/ This week Lori Read:Again the Magic, by Lisa Kleypashttps://amzn.to/2XGZl9Y Lori's Website -- find links to social media on her website and sign up for her newsletter!http://loriannbailey.com/ Follow History, Books and Wine on Social Media!Lori will be posting pictures all week from the places she's talking about in the podcast!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryBooksandWineTwitter: @HistoryBksWineInstagram: @HistoryBksWineStay tuned for our next shows!March 14th: Happy Hour with Lori, Eliza, and Madeline!March 21st: Eliza Knight https://eknightauthor.com/books/March 28th: Madeline Martin http://www.madelinemartin.com/  Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/historybooksandwineSupport the show

Today, on the Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor will interview Gabriel Bateman of Benji. Gabriel Bateman will be seen next starring lead in the Amazon comedy series “The Dangerous Book for Boys” created by Bryan Cranston and directed by Greg Mottola. “The Dangerous Book for Boys” will premiere on March 30th. Gabriel will also star in the reboot of the hit 1974 family classic, Benji, which will release on Netflix on March 16th.  Gbariel will also be seen as “Alex”, opposite Michelle Monaghan, where he plays Monaghan's son, in the Indie biopic Saint Judy. Gabriel will next be seen in Robert The Bruce, the story that continues where the Oscar-winning Braveheart left off. He is best known for his role in the James Wan-produced horror box office hit, Lights Out and was seen in the murder-mystery series, “American Gothic” on CBS. He also is known for his standout role on Robert Kirkman's (creator of "The Walking Dead") series “Outcast” on Cinemax. Past credits include his heavily recurring role as ‘Ethan Taylor' (Dylan McDermott's son) in “Stalker”, as well as Annabelle and Band of Robbers.