That was great. Lights,or lites, are the lungs, because literally they are very light compared to other organs. They kept it pretty simple back in the day After some thought, “ I” imagine the lungs, most probably saturated with water, transferred heat very well. Look forward to next installment. Cheers
I've a recipe for Haggis from 1898 that explains that you must let the windpipe to hang over the side of the pot to allow blood &c., to escape from the lungs. Num, Num, Num!
Thanks for introducing him. I'll look him up a bit. I really appreciate your realistic assessment of him, his morals etc. I don't have any Scottish blood but I must say that Scotland the Brave always sent shivers up my spine back in the day at the ANZAC dawn services as a kid. It still does. I really appreciate your insight and introductions and explorations into Scottish culture and to martial arts in general.
Kinda silly but i wanted to share, i was playing a game “kingdom come: deliverance” on the hardest difficulty. The game flaunts its attempts of realism in combat and more. I had hit a wall and couldnt fight off more than 3 enemies at a time. Didnt matter if it was a group of villagers or men-at-arms, id get surrounded, thrown to the ground and get chopped to pieces. I came across mcbanes recount of his 7v1 tavern brawl. Spacing, counters, repost, find the next attacker. Severely simplified but i practiced it. Rewarded me with a strategy and confidance that brought so much more enjoyment in my game.
Write to Peter (Sir Peter!) Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame. He's a wild child too, and would probably jump at the chance to make a movie of this guy ...
Thanks this is great video. The stories he tells are so honest and so entertaining. The blunt honesty that hebtells them in is absolutely amazing. You need to do many more videos on this guy. I am an American with Scottish ancestry on moms side. I had a distant uncle who was a confederate guerrilla in the civil war, Champ Ferguson. This was a great video i cant wait to hear more abiut him. Thanks again
What a story! But you actually filled a gap in my knowledge. I've been to Killiecrankie nearly 30 years ago on a trip to Scotland. It was quite busy at the carpark of the visitor center and since it was past lunchtime we decided to have a bite first and then look at the exhibition. While we were sitting in the back of my Land-Rover 2 locals that had parked besides us were gearing up in full highland gear. Kilt, plaid, ... even dagger and sword and started walking around the place. In the exhibition we learned a little about the rare plants of the place (the reason why we actualy had stopped here in the first place) and about the battle. We found out, too, that it was the aniversory of the battle, hence the two highlander guys showing off. The exhibition also told the story of the soldier leaping over the river. What they did not tell, was that he was Scottish not English. Probably didn't fit the simplified England vs Scotland sceme. Cheers from Bavaria
I read his book, and i remember it feeing super raw. Its this old experienced guy looking back on his young, nieve self with a mix of pride and regret, retracing the path he took to where he is today. reminded me a bit of Barry Lyndon!
Awesome stuff gents. In his treatise, McBane proffered the shearing sword as the most useful sword he had used. I couldn't work out what that was until recently heard it was another name for a spadroon. Do you have any other information? Maybe a basket hilted spadroon?
The “Shearing sword” was another name for an early Spadroon… generally is thought to be single edged backsword of shorter and lighter construction than a broadsword, yet more robust than a small sword. Most swords were defined by their blade type rather than their hilt type… unless specifically stated. It seems to me that it would be unlikely to use a full basket hilt with a Shearing sword; perhaps a shell guard or a Sinclair hilt.
An awesome tale. I wonder how much is exaggeration and what portion is true, as once someone has told a story a few times it becomes more outlandish each time. I enjoyed this video a lot more than I thought I would. 👍
One of my favorite Scottish warriors is Mad Jack Churchill. A soldier is improperly dressed if he does not have his sword, and people are less likely to shoot at you if you smile at them. He also made the last kill, in combat, with an arrow.
I've just finished leading a workshop on Donald McBane's smallsword at my local HEMA club. His lessons only give the students actions without starting conditions or what the instructor is doing so they take a bit of work to decode but once you figure it out it's a very logical system of each lesson building on the one before. Next year I hope to do the same with his spadroon and broadsword lessons.
In the vernacular of the American Great Plains bison hide hunters, "lights" referred to the lungs of their targets. So, they used the lungs of young dogs to bandage his eyes after the grenade incident.
New to your channel have been really enjoying your energy and passion for your subjects.Great to hear about your purchase of land to help restore it back to a more native environment.Deer fencing is a must and then even rodent control to help with the survial of new fresh seedlings.Myself here in New Zealand have been raising NZ native plants and trees at a hobby level to donate to like minded people to help here with their land restoration projects.If you can start with little areas birds will really help with seed dispersion,we have bird feeders with sugar water in cold months helps attract them in to your areas.Keep up your wonderful journey,young minds are going to save this planet.
If that French Dragoon 's breeches were down I don't think it was for a pee Tom...Those men really were hard as nails.. Thanks for the wonderful stories! ATB from Flanders
"Over 100 duals..." ‽‽‽ The word for Two opponents fighting with weapons to settle a disagreement is called a, "DUEL ". RUclips subtitles typed by Dingus the genius A.I. .
So, McBane was alive during the 17th century, and there is a certain RUclipsr who likes making films about 17th century British colonies... I can't be the only person thinking Atun-Shei would be able to do wonders with McBane's life story considering how good his recent film is.
Please that what you Tell , in Letter for Human that not those Confirm in Englisch ! You have a very good Channel !!! Sorry for my bad Englisch ! Nice Greetings from Germany Husky Andy
Fandabi... you've highlighted several books in your videos which sound interesting. However, where i live there are no public libraries and if there were it would be unlikely they'd have a wide selection.... i typically rely on PDF books for subjects in which i become interested. Could you recommend any interesting Scottish history books that might lend the reader a comprehensive study of your homeland? pDF
I bought the book because of seeing this video and have been reading it. The section on Donald mc bains life is very interesting if a bit hard to understand in some places due to the way people wrote in those days. The guide on sword fighting however I could make not make head nor tail of. I have no idea what pushing quart or going of with the round parade are😂
Great stories. Those were different kind of men... Im fortunate enough to be one of the people descended from the hero of Clan MacThomas, McComie Mor. Not sure if his legends are completely true but they make for great stories. Especially the one about him wrestling a bull 👍🏻
Reminds me of the lives of many of the men who lived during the Revolutionary war for the U.S., and exploration of the North American frontier, speaking only of the ones I've heard of. Those men were made of sterner stuff, and some seemingly protected by God. From the number of such men, it seemed they were common back then, and not isolated to any one territory or time. It's criminal more people don't know about them, and that our modern story tellers don't enumerate their lives.
@@noway5266 There's a website called Christogenea that supports that position. TruthVids also has some really interesting connections between White/Europeans to Biblical Israelites. Quite intriguing.
Sounds like tall stories.... As they say.... Tell it to the marines.... They will confirm truth or not. A shot from a ball of the time would shatter bone and destroy limbs and organs.
"Evil," really? As a person who's also into both HEMA and traditional bushcraft/paleo skills, I feel heaps of affinity with you, mate. But I have to say I'm pretty disappointed by the heavy-handed moralizing in this video.
How would someone from McBane’s era have transported their swords to keep them safe from the elements? I can’t seem to find reference to coverings during heavy rain/snow etc
Probably the same as a modern soldiers weapon- at your side. If it gets wet, it gets wet. Scabbard offers some protection, but I assume a lot of drying and oiling of the blade and basket were involved with owning one.
That was great. Lights,or lites, are the lungs, because literally they are very light compared to other organs. They kept it pretty simple back in the day
After some thought, “ I” imagine the lungs, most probably saturated with water, transferred heat very well.
Look forward to next installment. Cheers
I've a recipe for Haggis from 1898 that explains that you must let the windpipe to hang over the side of the pot to allow blood &c., to escape from the lungs. Num, Num, Num!
Thanks for introducing him. I'll look him up a bit. I really appreciate your realistic assessment of him, his morals etc. I don't have any Scottish blood but I must say that Scotland the Brave always sent shivers up my spine back in the day at the ANZAC dawn services as a kid. It still does. I really appreciate your insight and introductions and explorations into Scottish culture and to martial arts in general.
I was about five minutes into the video when I went a purchased a copy of this book. Very much looking forward to reading more about this legend.
Same here..
Thank you for sharing your love for a bygone era.
Kinda silly but i wanted to share, i was playing a game “kingdom come: deliverance” on the hardest difficulty. The game flaunts its attempts of realism in combat and more. I had hit a wall and couldnt fight off more than 3 enemies at a time. Didnt matter if it was a group of villagers or men-at-arms, id get surrounded, thrown to the ground and get chopped to pieces. I came across mcbanes recount of his 7v1 tavern brawl. Spacing, counters, repost, find the next attacker. Severely simplified but i practiced it. Rewarded me with a strategy and confidance that brought so much more enjoyment in my game.
What a delightful video; entertaining, educational, historical and told with good humour. Thx for doing this and sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍
"Lights" are pancreas . Love your little stove , the corrugated is perfect !!
Akin to sitting around the campfire, telling tale tales, boys! Not to mention a wee dram or 6;) Loved it! 👍👍
how did i not know about this man
awesome stuff, from australia
Write to Peter (Sir Peter!) Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame. He's a wild child too, and would probably jump at the chance to make a movie of this guy ...
Good Stories! Have You heard the Story of Mad Jack? Pipes, Sword and Bow in WWII? It sounds like he has a lot in common with Donald!
Awesome. Great video. Thanks.
The highland Musashi.
Muito bom
If I were a richer man I would test The Highland Targe against other late pike and shot era shields such as The Rotella.
Being Scottish myself I really enjoyed the stories. Oh how soft we have become.
He is legendary warrior like William Wallace from 13th century
Fun stories, but a red coat's a red coat.
Hollywood would get this wrong, needs to be an anime.
🤣🤣🤣👌
lites is another name for lungs, they used dogs lungs on his eyes WTF ??
Thanks this is great video. The stories he tells are so honest and so entertaining. The blunt honesty that hebtells them in is absolutely amazing. You need to do many more videos on this guy. I am an American with Scottish ancestry on moms side. I had a distant uncle who was a confederate guerrilla in the civil war, Champ Ferguson. This was a great video i cant wait to hear more abiut him. Thanks again
What a story! But you actually filled a gap in my knowledge. I've been to Killiecrankie nearly 30 years ago on a trip to Scotland. It was quite busy at the carpark of the visitor center and since it was past lunchtime we decided to have a bite first and then look at the exhibition. While we were sitting in the back of my Land-Rover 2 locals that had parked besides us were gearing up in full highland gear. Kilt, plaid, ... even dagger and sword and started walking around the place. In the exhibition we learned a little about the rare plants of the place (the reason why we actualy had stopped here in the first place) and about the battle. We found out, too, that it was the aniversory of the battle, hence the two highlander guys showing off. The exhibition also told the story of the soldier leaping over the river. What they did not tell, was that he was Scottish not English. Probably didn't fit the simplified England vs Scotland sceme. Cheers from Bavaria
He stars in the Simpsons, i definitely heard of him 😂
Not sure if lites are lungs. Great video. History is certainly as complicated & confusing as McBane. Just as modern life.
"There can be only one."
-Donald McBane
"Lights" (or however it might be spelt in the 18th C) refers to Lungs iirc. So they probably applied the lungs of the dog to him.
Don’t worry I’ll start saving up my pocket change for a potential million dollar block buster film
McBane! My ancestral clan! Big thumbs up for this one guys!
I love McBane's treatise, the biography portion was such an interesting read.
I read his book, and i remember it feeing super raw. Its this old experienced guy looking back on his young, nieve self with a mix of pride and regret, retracing the path he took to where he is today.
reminded me a bit of Barry Lyndon!
I've always heard of lights as being the lungs of the animal
Awesome stuff gents. In his treatise, McBane proffered the shearing sword as the most useful sword he had used. I couldn't work out what that was until recently heard it was another name for a spadroon. Do you have any other information? Maybe a basket hilted spadroon?
The “Shearing sword” was another name for an early Spadroon… generally is thought to be single edged backsword of shorter and lighter construction than a broadsword, yet more robust than a small sword. Most swords were defined by their blade type rather than their hilt type… unless specifically stated. It seems to me that it would be unlikely to use a full basket hilt with a Shearing sword; perhaps a shell guard or a Sinclair hilt.
"Lights" in 18th C common tongues means LUNGS, Just thought you should know. Thanks for the videos !
An awesome tale. I wonder how much is exaggeration and what portion is true, as once someone has told a story a few times it becomes more outlandish each time. I enjoyed this video a lot more than I thought I would. 👍
I am actually studying McBane's style of swordsmanship.
I know this was quite some time ago now, but lites as I believe is a term for lungs.
All the fighting he did was for the brits against the Scottish and other people. That’s probably why he is not remembered and celebrated
Someone once insulted his shearing sword in a tavern. He quietly left, then returned through a wall riding a bear. There were no survivors.
Lol
Celtic history and culture is so rich and vibrant! I wish we still lived this way!!!
Homesteading and rural life is still very similar to what it was like then.
That book would make an awesome movie, i would most definitely go see it, contact someone in Hollywood.
Thanks to the Simpsons, when I first heard of him I thought it was spelled McBain 😂
One of my favorite Scottish warriors is Mad Jack Churchill. A soldier is improperly dressed if he does not have his sword, and people are less likely to shoot at you if you smile at them. He also made the last kill, in combat, with an arrow.
Who should play the part of Donald McBane in his biopic?
I've just finished leading a workshop on Donald McBane's smallsword at my local HEMA club. His lessons only give the students actions without starting conditions or what the instructor is doing so they take a bit of work to decode but once you figure it out it's a very logical system of each lesson building on the one before. Next year I hope to do the same with his spadroon and broadsword lessons.
In the vernacular of the American Great Plains bison hide hunters, "lights" referred to the lungs of their targets. So, they used the lungs of young dogs to bandage his eyes after the grenade incident.
Donald McBane? ... I get hungry in an odd way
New to your channel have been really enjoying your energy and passion for your subjects.Great to hear about your purchase of land to help restore it back to a more native environment.Deer fencing is a must and then even rodent control to help with the survial of new fresh seedlings.Myself here in New Zealand have been raising NZ native plants and trees at a hobby level to donate to like minded people to help here with their land restoration projects.If you can start with little areas birds will really help with seed dispersion,we have bird feeders with sugar water in cold months helps attract them in to your areas.Keep up your wonderful journey,young minds are going to save this planet.
If that French Dragoon 's breeches were down I don't think it was for a pee Tom...Those men really were hard as nails.. Thanks for the wonderful stories! ATB from Flanders
"Over 100 duals..." ‽‽‽ The word for Two opponents fighting with weapons to settle a disagreement is called a, "DUEL ". RUclips subtitles typed by Dingus the genius A.I. .
So, McBane was alive during the 17th century, and there is a certain RUclipsr who likes making films about 17th century British colonies...
I can't be the only person thinking Atun-Shei would be able to do wonders with McBane's life story considering how good his recent film is.
Reads part of title of fandaby vid "Legendary swordsm..."
Me: McBane? 😂
Did some backsword of his.
Thought it was gonna be ol' Donaldbain from Macbeth at first
Please that what you Tell , in Letter for Human that not those Confirm in Englisch ! You have a very good Channel !!! Sorry for my bad Englisch ! Nice Greetings from Germany Husky Andy
Hollywood movie - McBane, an African Scottish soldier, will be played by Kanye West. Yes, it will be a musical, much like Hamilton.
Thank you for these stories ! I guess I'll get that book. Already found it on amazon. And I'll have some Port Charlotte 10yo 50% now.
Fandabi... you've highlighted several books in your videos which sound interesting. However, where i live there are no public libraries and if there were it would be unlikely they'd have a wide selection.... i typically rely on PDF books for subjects in which i become interested. Could you recommend any interesting Scottish history books that might lend the reader a comprehensive study of your homeland?
pDF
Great vid I was looking forward to part two, check out if you can a book called Murder mayhem and mutiny. An excellent book on irish bad guys
Crazy, someone needs to make a
Movie of his life
McBane - for which the Scottish phrase 'Aye, did ye noo !' was first instituted.
If I remember right with one of Paul MacDonalds video talks, a script was written for a mcbane move, but idk if anything has been done after that
This guy inspired the movie "Highlander", right?
I bought the book because of seeing this video and have been reading it. The section on Donald mc bains life is very interesting if a bit hard to understand in some places due to the way people wrote in those days. The guide on sword fighting however I could make not make head nor tail of. I have no idea what pushing quart or going of with the round parade are😂
Apology for making a blatant comment but I mistakenly thought the at the wiser would not be before me.
Why would you assume I've never heard of Donald McBane?
Great stories. Those were different kind of men... Im fortunate enough to be one of the people descended from the hero of Clan MacThomas, McComie Mor. Not sure if his legends are completely true but they make for great stories. Especially the one about him wrestling a bull 👍🏻
Dog cucumbers!!
3rd
Reminds me of the lives of many of the men who lived during the Revolutionary war for the U.S., and exploration of the North American frontier, speaking only of the ones I've heard of. Those men were made of sterner stuff, and some seemingly protected by God. From the number of such men, it seemed they were common back then, and not isolated to any one territory or time. It's criminal more people don't know about them, and that our modern story tellers don't enumerate their lives.
Well, a lot of them were Scots...with a big grudge against the British Empire.
European progeny is protected by God.
@@noway5266 There's a website called Christogenea that supports that position. TruthVids also has some really interesting connections between White/Europeans to Biblical Israelites. Quite intriguing.
Great swordsman. Absolute headcase though.
The "three"highlanders vs the oppressive government. Oh those musketeers eh, pardon my mondegreen.
I mean, his name is Mcbane, so probably who that Simpsons character is based on.
"You have the right to remain DEAD!" - McBane
Sounds like tall stories.... As they say.... Tell it to the marines.... They will confirm truth or not. A shot from a ball of the time would shatter bone and destroy limbs and organs.
I was thinking the same thing could be a really cool period movie or maybe an action movie
You attended a HEMA event. Nice. Did you fight? How did it go?
Could you get a more badass 80s action hero name than Don McBane?
That’s where the song “Donald where’s your Trousers” comes from
@inclined to the right” might be in reference to battle lines. the two sides where not head on, but obliquely at an angle
I am Connor MacLeod of the clan McCloud….. and I cannot die!!!
So where was Rob Roy's sword then ? You said you would show it and you did not !
Would love to see a collab between you and Scotland History Tours
First, or second
As long as we can keep ridley scott away from the movie.
McBain from The Simpsons a namesake of McBane? 😅
26:11 This is why we dig trenches in zigzag fashion.
I have his book. He’s a damn character lol
"Evil," really? As a person who's also into both HEMA and traditional bushcraft/paleo skills, I feel heaps of affinity with you, mate. But I have to say I'm pretty disappointed by the heavy-handed moralizing in this video.
Time stamp, can’t be fucked to watch the whole video
Duncan McCloud- the highlander
Lights are lungs. They used dogs lungs.
Outlander ahould have included this character in it
Lights/lites is an old word for the lungs
His family ancestors are still here in Inverness
What a Dude they don't make em like that anymore!
"Touch not a cat, bot a glove!" 😊
So this is where Groening got the idea from.
How would someone from McBane’s era have transported their swords to keep them safe from the elements? I can’t seem to find reference to coverings during heavy rain/snow etc
Probably the same as a modern soldiers weapon- at your side. If it gets wet, it gets wet. Scabbard offers some protection, but I assume a lot of drying and oiling of the blade and basket were involved with owning one.
It's not old neither middle English
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