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A Medieval Historian Weighs in on How Accurate Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart' Is
MovieWebStory by Bianca Assaf
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An esteemed medieval historian dissects the historical accuracy of Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning epic 'Braveheart'.
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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.
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Mel Gibson, Fiona Watson, Braveheart, 'Braveheart'