The murderous medieval king who inspired "Macbeth" - Benjamin Hudson

This video explores the historical origins of Shakespeare's Macbeth, tracing how medieval chroniclers, clerics, and Renaissance scholars each reshaped the story of the real King Macbethad of Scotland to serve their own cultural agendas. Learners will build vocabulary related to literary criticism, historiography, and political power, encountering terms like 'usurper,' 'parable,' 'occult,' and 'censorship.' It is an excellent resource for understanding how English literature intersects with history and propaganda.