215 – Whither Wilt, William Wallace

Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

If the name "William Wallace" brings to mind the contorted, blue-painted face of Mel Gibson, then Julia is ready to clear up that misconception. Learn about one of Scotland's national heroes, the First War of Scottish Independence, and the modern-day inaccuracies that just keep spreading. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Great Scotts!"

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[Music: 1) The Real McKenzies, "Scots Wha' Ha'e," 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]