As far as Scottish kings go, Robert the Bruce has always ranked very high. During his lifetime, he fought for Scottish independence from England, eventually gaining it after the Battle of Bannockburn. Of course, there’s...
In 2025, archaeologists found traces of Scotland’s biggest and oldest Neolithic timber hall. Dated at roughly 4000 BC, it was built a thousand years before Stonehenge existed.
Margaret Tudor is overshadowed by her infamous brother Henry VIII, but there was often little difference between her life and an episode of Game of Thrones.
Disclaimer: At Factinate, we always strive for historical accuracy. However, sometimes it’s hard to get it right, and this is one of those times. William Wallace's life is surrounded by legend, and historians have struggled to either...
“I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him.” Connery, Sean Connery. This Highlander, AKA the Greatest Living Scot, is probably the most famous portrayer of impeccably dressed spy James Bond....
Disclaimer: At Factinate, we always strive for historical accuracy. However, sometimes it’s hard to get it right, and this is one of those times. William Wallace's life is surrounded by legend, and historians have struggled to either...
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