New Member’s Episode on the Wild Hunt
24 Apr 20233min
416 – The Harrying of the North
In 1069, William the Conqueror’s brutal campaign, known as the Harrying of the North, devastates Yorkshire and surrounding areas. This scorched-earth strategy aims to quash northern rebellions, leadin...
17 Apr 202350min
415 – Cry Me a River
In 1069, William the Conqueror faces a strategic nightmare as his march north is stymied by natural obstacles and a well-coordinated Danish-led resistance. The rebels’ tactical use of geography, destr...
24 Mar 202343min
414 – The Uprising
In 1069, the victory at York ignites widespread rebellion across England, challenging Norman dominance. The English, bolstered by alliances with the Danes, leverage this triumph to inspire uprisings, ...
17 Mar 202326min
413 – The D
In the fall of 1069, King Swegn of Denmark launches an invasion of England with a massive fleet, motivated by ambition and the lure of wealth rather than revenge for Hastings. Despite the impressive s...
4 Mar 202342min
412 – The B Word
Harold Godwinson’s sons, continuing their family’s tradition of piracy, return to England with a fleet from Ireland to challenge the crown. Despite the questionable success of this approach in the pas...
18 Feb 202333min
411 – Tell it to St. Peter
The 1069 turmoil in the North of England sees a chaotic blend of failed leadership, noble mismanagement, and dramatic confrontations with King William. A successful rebellion quickly disintegrates int...
11 Feb 202328min
New Members Episode and a Site Update
3 Feb 20231min
