A Medieval Historian Weighs in on How Accurate Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart' Is

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• Historian Fiona Watson praises Braveheart's depiction of 13th-century Scottish culture but calls out 'historical inaccuracies' around William Wallace's role and the climactic Battle of Stirling Bridge.
• Watson says Gibson took 'artistic license' in his portrayal of Wallace, noting the real-life rebel leader was a more complex figure, not the lone wolf freedom fighter seen on screen.