{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643708c2cf22560011db18ed/67c03d5b6b976c335162cefb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Short History of Scotland","description":"<p>In this episode,&nbsp;<strong>Charlie Higson</strong>&nbsp;heads north of the border.</p><p><br></p><p>Joined by eminent Scottish historian&nbsp;<strong>Alistair Moffat</strong>, Charlie discovers the truth behind&nbsp;<strong>Macbeth</strong>&nbsp;and tracks a path from him, (don't believe anything Shakespeare told you!), through to the decisive victory for&nbsp;<strong>Robert The Bruce&nbsp;</strong>at&nbsp;<strong>The Battle Of Bannockburn.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As well as the excellent stories he tells on this podcast, Alistair Moffat's book&nbsp;<strong>Bannockburn: The Battle for a Nation&nbsp;</strong>is required reading for anyone interested in this gripping tale.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Charlie Higson"}