History channel

[Jerry]

I saw a "promo" for a new? history channel show last night, called, "Bravehearts Scotland" I think it will be airing on Mondays starting tonight. Not sure of the date, though, so keep an eye out.

[Mike1]

HERE is a link.

[Big Paul]

Link

Tonight at 9:00, Eastern time.. Lost Worlds: Braveheart's Scotland.


At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a country under attack. Defeat seemed inevitable. But from nowhere emerged a man who became Scotland's greatest hero--William Wallace, commonly known as Braveheart. Rising from obscurity in a violent age, he became an inspirational leader and national symbol of patriotism and survival. Now, new research allows us to journey back to his world. Traveling down secret pathways that still lie beneath Scotland, we rediscover a surprisingly sophisticated culture that hasn't been seen for 700 years--a world Braveheart died to protect. Uncovering the mysteries beneath 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 he sought 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 the life of its champion.

[jfellrath]

I've been enjoying the Lost Worlds series all along - they've done great episodes on Atlantis, Rameses Egypt, Hitler's "Germania," and I'm currently watching one on Athens (I have TiVo and watch these shows when I have the time, usually in the morning after working out but before my son wakes up). I saw the listing for this one and got really excited.

To me, the History Channel tends to run a little bit right-wing at times, but I think they're just playing to their audience. This show has been pretty strictly archaeological in nature, though, so the politics hasn't entered into things quite as much. Much like Digging For The Truth, they've kept it to more of an exploration-type show, which I like.

[Mattg]

Braveheart's Scotland looks like it will be pretty interesting! I'm going to have to record it tonight!

[Jerry]

heres a link.

Thanks for posting the link, Mike, I couldn't remember the exact time, but I figured our guys here might be interested.

[Kilted Taper]

I need to get another TiVo...to much to record tonight...choices choices.

[Andrew Green]

I've always enjoyed the History Channel. I don't have cable at this time though, which is a bummer. I have a handful of their productions, and I am glad that I have those.

[Yaish]

It was a good show, and they stuck to what they could prove through records and archeology, while giving their best guesses based on what else could be gleaned.

They did prove pretty convincingly that Scotland of the 13th Century was no backwards backwater country, but a pretty rich and powerful land, with a wealthy and well educated ruling class, the beginnings of a modern society, and worldwide trade linkages.

[Mike1]

They did prove pretty convincingly that Scotland of the 13th Century was no backwards backwater country, but a pretty rich and powerful land, with a wealthy and well educated ruling class, the beginnings of a modern society, and worldwide trade linkages.

I was impressed with the way they brought that up, myself.

I know a couple of the individuals that were in the show, so that made it doubly enjoying.