463 – Finding Out
After Robert kicked Henry out of Rouen, the Duke tried to restabilize his position in Normandy. And his first move was to make an alliance with Robert of Belleme.
28 Nov 202442min
462 – Defenestration Nation
You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes money to make money,” and while usually the person telling you that is just trying to sell you something you don’t need….there is some truth to it. At least ...
19 Nov 202436min
461 – Destabilizing a Nation: A How-To Guide
We’ve been spending a lot of time with Rufus and Robert. And that was the way things were back in the 11th century, too. Rufus and Robert got the attention, while Henry… the youngest, and apparently ...
3 Nov 202438min
460 – The White Tower
It’s one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The White Tower, or more recently, the Tower of London. If you’ve visited London you likely took time to go see it.
24 Okt 202432min
459 – Lashing Out
With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had free rein to guide the impressionable Duke Robert in whatever direction he wanted. And he had a direction in mi...
11 Okt 202427min
458 – Henry’s Story
The last two episodes have been focused on how King William Rufus handled the aftermath of the rebellion, and the political moves being made. But Rufus didn’t exist in a vacuum… and across the Channe...
27 Sep 202431min
457 – The Bachelor King
William the Conqueror had not set his sons up for success, and at the heart of it was land. Obviously, the way he distributed those lands in his Will had been a bit of a disaster, as it had set his t...
17 Sep 202454min
Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at the Devil
I've gotta be honest, some of these spells seem a bit rude.
1 Sep 20249min
