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Is ‘Primae Nocta’ From ‘Braveheart’ Real?

In the blockbuster 'Braveheart,' Edward Longshanks, interrupts a wedding celebration to invoke his right to 'primae nocta'. This is one of the driving factors behind William Wallace's rebellion. We'll explain what exactly 'primae nocta' is, its historical roots and whether anybody ever actually got away with it.