The Criminal Tribes That Invented BLACKMAIL The Border Reivers

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Discover the untamed history of the Border Reivers, the lawless clans that ruled the Anglo-Scottish border from the 15th to 17th centuries. From fierce family rivalries and legendary raids to the origins of terms like blackmail and red-handed, this episode dives into the turbulent lives of these notorious tribes. Uncover their stories, traditions, and eventual downfall under King James VI and I. Don’t miss this thrilling journey into the past! • • #BorderReivers #History #ScottishBorders #AngloScottishBorder #MedievalHistory #HistoricalClans #LawlessFrontier #HistoryDocumentary • Chapters - • 0:00 Introduction: Exploring the Border Reivers • 0:16 Recap Overview: From Norman Times to the 17th Century • 1:03 Lawlessness in Tynedale: Clans and Chaos • 1:30 Allegiances and Family Loyalties on the Border • 2:20 Meet the Border Reiver Families • 4:05 Religion and Border Priests • 4:28 Feuds, Raids, and the Reivers’ Fierce Reputation • 6:05 Reiver Legends and Famous Stories • 7:01 Origins of Blackmail and Red-Handed • 8:00 Royal Schemes: Henry VIII and the Reivers • 9:02 The Decline of the Border Reivers • 10:27 The Reivers' Legacy: From Northern Ireland to America • 10:44 Outro: The Wild and Ferocious Border Reivers • _____ • Who is Alex Iles? • I’m an Archaeologist and tour guide based in the North East of England with a passion for British history. On this channel you can expect regular videos covering the history of the British Isles with a particular focus on the history of the North East of England. • I cover everything from Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to Medieval kings and even the odd Roman emperor! Welcome to your new home for British History content! • _____ • Buy me a coffee?: https://ko-fi.com/alexilesuk • Everything else: https://linktr.ee/ilesgroup • _____ • Introduction and Outro Video made by Lauren Kirkwood: • / lauren-kirkwood-9b8750191 • #britishhistory #history #ironage #anglosaxon

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