416 – The Harrying of the North
Weeks in the rain and cold, marching through mud and picking through forests, had finally - in spite of Northumbria’s best efforts - ended with William reaching his goal. The King arrived in York.
17 Apr 202350min
415 – Cry Me a River
William was charging North. If he was going to hold on to his new kingdom, he had to counter this threat in person.
24 Mar 202343min
414 – The Uprising
News of the victory at York spread fast, and people everywhere were finding their courage.
17 Mar 202326min
413 – The D
It was Fall of 1069, and the Danes were coming.
4 Mar 202342min
412 – The B Word
The Godwinsons are back in England. Harold’s sons, along with a fleet of 64 Irish ships loaded down with fighters, have just hit the shores. And it seems like they were students of history, because t...
18 Feb 202333min
411 – Tell it to St. Peter
Things in the North were dire. This was a problem, because as Orderic tells us, this wasn’t just a minor local revolt. This was intended to be much bigger.
11 Feb 202328min
New Members Episode and a Site Update
3 Feb 20231min
410 – The F Word
They appeared as if from nowhere. A great force of men and horses… armed to the teeth… charging towards the city of York.
27 Jan 202327min
