by Max Newman | May 23, 2026 | Heros, Latest, Leaders, War
Robert the Bruce rises amongst a sea of strewn corpses. Beneath a thick layer of mud, his eyes are wide, a visage carved of pure adrenaline. At his feet, his adversary, the Prince of Wales, scrambles, sobbing desperately in fear and frustration as the dust settles...
by Max Newman | May 23, 2026 | Extra, Leaders, Top Story
If there’s anything movie-goers like, it’s a good story. Be it the tale of two-lovers whose happily-ever-after is capsized along with the Titanic, or the legend of a gladiator who topples a corrupt emperor in his...
by Max Newman | May 23, 2026 | Latest, Leaders, People
Dr Elizabeth Norton, a British historian who specialises in queens of England and the Tudor period, shared which historical figures deserve their own feature film. The Tudors have been no strangers to the big screen, with 1998’s Elizabeth, covering the reign of...
by Max Newman | May 23, 2026 | Latest, Leaders, War
Dr. Iain MacIness, who specialises in Scotland’s Wars of Independence, discussed how Outlaw King’s portrayal of Robert the Bruce matches the historical record. The Netflix original stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce and follows his rise to power amidst Scotland’s...
