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Susan Morrison explores the rich and sometimes murky depths of Scotland's past.

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Time Travels: The Caribbean and ‘Chivalry’

The Caribbean and ‘Chivalry’

BBC Radio Scotland - Time Travels, The Caribbean and ‘Chivalry’

Chivalry and oppression in mediaeval Scotland and the Caribbean

Susan Morrison finds out how mediaeval chivalry was smarter and deadlier than you might think and how fake chivalry was part of a nasty colonial war.

Susan Morrison explores with Dr Callum Watson how King Robert Bruce and Sir James Douglas were best chivalric buddies in the wars of independence and how chivalry was nothing to do with throwing down cloaks for ladies over muddy puddles. Dr Désha Osborne and Lisa Williams introduce us to the Garifuna people and the horrific colonial violence they faced in 18th century St Vincent. Scots settlers trying to make their fortunes played a prominent part. Moving back in time, Susan talks to Dr Adrián Maldonado of National Museums of Scotland about what was going on up here before the Vikings got a foothold.

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