-Scotland from Macbeth to Braveheart. The Great Courses, 2018. Kanopy. 33 mins.
How do Shakespeare and Hollywood stack up against the truth in some of the fictional accounts of Scotland's history? Learn about the historical Macbeth and William Wallace (of Braveheart fame), as well as the famous ruler Robert Bruce, who secured Scottish independence from the invading English. NOTE: To view this video you must use your public library card and pin to create a free Kanopy account. Contact your library for help or get a free Boston Public Library e-card, then access Kanopy through the Boston Public Library.
-The Conquests of Edward I. The Great Courses, 2013. Kanopy. 33 mins
Explore the reign of Edward I, from the perspective of both his military career--as a crusader and in Scotland, Wales, and France--and his role as a lawgiver, including greatly expanding the role of Parliament in making statute law. NOTE: To view this video you must use your public library card and pin to create a free Kanopy account. Contact your library for help or get a free Boston Public Library e-card, then access Kanopy through the Boston Public Library.
-"Inside the Medieval Mind: Power.” BBC Worldwide Learning, Films Media Group, 2008. 59 mins.
Viewable in 3-5 minute segments including: natural order, burden of serfdom, law of the forest, outlaws and peasants, English nobility and castles, code of chivalry, power of kingship, control of the aristocracy, among others. To view the video: Enter the Learn 360 / Classroom Video on Demand username & password (this document is accessible with your Minuteman Office 365 account).
"Scotland and the English Invasions" in “Scotland / Ireland: WorldQuest .” Films Media Group, 2004. 2:47 mins.
Watch segment 7. Scotland's desire for independence led to a constant state of war. William Wallace and King Edward I warred in 1297 and 1298 CE. In 1306, Scotland won independence for a short time. To view the video: Enter the Learn 360 / Classroom Video on Demand username & password (this document is accessible with your Minuteman Office 365 account).
History Matters. "Ten Minute English and British History #13: The First Scottish War of Independence." YouTube, 5 Feb. 2018, youtu.be/KlXobRvePyQ. Accessed 2 Apr. 2020.
The People Profiles. "Biography of the Life of Robert the Bruce King of Scots." YouTube, 23 Sept. 2018, youtu.be/0V0Yp8KGqoU. Accessed 2 Apr. 2020.
The People Profiles. "Biography of the life of Edward Longshanks King of England." YouTube, 30 Nov. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBd3-GI2jaQ. Accessed 2 Apr. 2020.
