Scotland's treasured Sword of Wallace leaves the British Isles for the first time in 700 years to go to New York City as part of the city's April 6 Tartan Day celebrations.
According to ancient lore, the weapon belonged to William Wallace, the 13th-century rebel who launched Scotland's bloody rebellion against England.
The sword will be on display in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal until Sunday, April 10.
Guest:
Keith Brown, keeper of the sword and a member of the Stirling Town Council
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