Did Scottish Nobles Conspire Against Wallace? | The Evidence

William Wallace wasn’t just the “Braveheart” legend — he was the face of Scotland’s rebellion… until he was sold out.

In this episode, we investigate the real timeline of Wallace’s rise and fall: the chaos after Edward I (“Longshanks”) takes control, the spark that ignites Wallace’s rebellion, the tactical shockwave of Stirling Bridge (1297), the bloody reversal at Falkirk (1298), and the political knife-fight among Scottish nobles that sets the stage for the final betrayal.

Then we follow the receipts: the bounty, the trap, the sham trial at Westminster, and the brutal public execution in 1305 — designed to break Scotland’s spirit.

👇 Question for you: Was Wallace taken down by “one traitor”… or by a wider deal among elites who wanted the rebellion contained?

CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Was Wallace betrayed… or used as a pawn?
00:24 — Setting the case: hero, legend, and the unanswered questions
01:19 — Scotland in crisis (1296): Edward I tightens the vise
02:01 — Who was William Wallace (and why he terrified England)
02:53 — The spark (1297): the killing that ignites rebellion
03:13 — Stirling Bridge (1297): the trap that crushes England’s army
03:41 — Wallace becomes Guardian of Scotland — and a target
04:03 — Edward I strikes back (1298): the march north
04:11 — Falkirk (1298): longbows vs. schiltrons — the reversal
04:39 — After Falkirk: Wallace disappears into guerrilla war
04:52 — The France mission (1299): allies, leverage, and limits
05:05 — England’s real weapon: bribery, deals, and noble submission
05:18 — The betrayal theory: jealousy, class, and elite incentives
05:47 — The bounty (1305): how you hunt a symbol
06:08 — The trap snaps shut: John de Menteith and the capture
06:30 — Westminster trial (1305): “I never swore loyalty”
06:45 — The execution: why Edward made it public and brutal
07:12 — Who benefited? nobles, bishops, and rival factions
07:49 — Aftermath: Wallace’s death sparks a bigger war
07:58 — Bruce takes the throne (1306) and the road to Bannockburn
08:24 — Wallace becomes a national martyr (and myth machine)
08:41 — The mysteries: body, relic rumors, and Templar threads
09:01 — Why Wallace still matters: modern power, betrayal, symbols
10:22 — Final verdict: hero… or pawn in a controlled rebellion?

Join Jeremy Ryan Slate as he probes into the life of William Wallace, questioning popular narratives and exploring possible deeper schemes. Was Wallace a pawn in a game of political intrigue, or was he truly Scotland's hero? This video seeks to separate fact from fiction, examining key dates in scottish history. Don't miss this exploration of Scottish pride and resistance.
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