424 – Hereward: ft. Judas Priest
As the siege of Ely intensifies, the story takes unexpected turns with witchcraft, cultural beliefs in the power of water as a spiritual portal, and Hereward’s tactical mastery against Norman forces. ...
27 Jul 202333min
423 – Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero
William’s efforts to conquer Ely, hindered by the resourceful Hereward, climax with a bold yet flawed strategy involving commandeering all boats for a siege. The narrative weaves through a series of m...
7 Jul 202325min
422 – Hereward: The Man, the Myth, The Legend
Hereward the Wake, embodying the essence of a folk hero, engages in a daring operation to infiltrate King William’s camp, armed with only his wit and courage. Disguised as a potter, he navigates throu...
28 Jun 202342min
421 – The Wake at Ely
King William’s siege of Ely, motivated by Hereward’s defiance, epitomizes the struggle between Norman conquest and English resistance. William’s frustration peaks as he witnesses Hereward not just sur...
20 Jun 202333min
420 – The Wake and the Earl
Hereward’s raid on Peterborough and subsequent alliance with Danish forces highlight a critical phase in his resistance against Norman oppression. Seeking to protect the Abbey’s wealth from Norman plu...
9 Jun 202338min
419 – The Wake at Peterborough
Hereward the Wake, a figure of enigmatic life and legendary prowess, reemerges into the historical narrative with stories filled with feuds, exile, and resistance against Norman oppression. After a pe...
26 Mai 202337min
418 – God’s Chosen
Following the Harrying of the North, King William’s grueling campaign through the Pennines during winter reflects the harsh conditions faced by his army, marred by low morale, severe weather, and logi...
12 Mai 202348min
417 – The (far more than four) Horsemen
In the aftermath of William the Conqueror’s devastating Harrying of the North, King Malcolm III of Scotland seizes the opportunity to raid Northern England, capitalizing on the chaos and destruction. ...
1 Mai 202339min
