The Real History Behind Outlander | After Dark
The book and TV series "Outlander" has introduced millions of fans to Scottish history and the story of the Jacobites.
One of those fans is Maddy Pelling! Maddy is back (in a pre-recorded episode) to delve into the tragic story of the Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army.
Joining her today is Dr. Alexandra Dold, expert and scholar in all things Outlander, to take you back to the 18th century Scottish uprisings.
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Meet the Expert on Outlander: Alexandra Dold
4:13 The Story of Claire and the Standing Stones
7:39 Historical Fiction vs. Academic Accuracy
11:33 The Outlander Effect on Scottish Independence
13:06 Who Were the Jacobites?
16:50 Life in 18th Century Scotland: Myths Debunked
25:40 The Real Bonnie Prince Charlie
34:24 The Battle of Culloden: A Tactical Massacre
42:34 The Disarming Act and the Ban on Tartan
51:22 Scotland’s Role in Transatlantic Slavery
Produced by Stuart Beckwith and McKenna Fernandez. Edited by Anna Brant. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
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