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
456 – Law and Order: Durham
William Rufus’ first year as King had probably not gone down as he hoped. And as Bishop Odo and his co-conspirators boarded their ships and sought sanctuary in Normandy…Rufus could only return to cour...
23 Aug 202442min
Medieval Magic Sample: We Read the Latin
Got a jealousy problem and a spare leek? Boy, do we ever have a cure for you.
22 Aug 202412min
455 – Odo’s Rebellion: Lord of the Flies
Word of Rufus’ army, and the destruction of the rebel forces at Tunbridge, had no doubt reached Pevensey and its commander, Robert of Mortain… and I think it’s highly likely that the messengers also r...
14 Aug 202439min
454 – Odo’s Rebellion: Worst Easter Ever
It was Easter of 1088. This was, typically, a time when the most powerful figures of England would gather at Court. But this wasn’t a typical year.
2 Aug 202433min
453 – Odo’s Rebellion: The Cold War
Primogeniture, the practice of handing all wealth and power from father to the eldest son, had done a lot to consolidate power along single family lines. But it created all manner of problems for …wel...
26 Jul 202431min
