Before Halloween: Samhain, Spirits, and Superstitions (Bonus Episode)
Before costumes, candy, and jack-o'-lanterns, there was Samhain. But how much of what we celebrate today can actually be traced back to this ancient Celtic festival?In this special Halloween episode, ...
31 Okt 44min
Henry I: The White Ship, Matilda’s Claim, and the Road to Anarchy (Norman Kings Series)
In the final episode of our Norman Kings series, Matt Lewis returns to explore the later years of Henry I’s reign—and the succession crisis that followed his death.The White Ship disaster took Henry’s...
29 Okt 1h 11min
Beyond the Tudor Court: Trade, Faith and the Baltic World
I'm not sure why I'm a bit quieter this time, but it's more important to hear the guest well, so I hope it's still enjoyable for you!--What did Tudor England have in common with a thriving Baltic city...
27 Okt 42min
Tudor Would You Rather: Bad Choices, Worse Consequences
What would you rather do: survive a bout of sweating sickness, have an affair with Henry VIII, or serve as his Groom of the Stool? And believe it or not, those aren't even the worst options!In this ep...
25 Okt 1h 4min
Henry I: Clever, Cunning, and Cruel (Norman Kings Series)
Henry I was the cleverest of William the Conqueror’s sons—or at least, he always seemed to be a step ahead of his brothers. But intelligence and ambition came with a ruthless streak.Matt Lewis joins m...
22 Okt 1h 9min
Royal Witch: The Forgotten Women of Medieval England
What happens when ambition becomes more powerful than loyalty, love, or even fear?Bestselling historical novelist Philippa Gregory returns to the podcast to discuss her latest novel, Royal Witch, and ...
20 Okt 1h 2min
Medieval Superlatives: A Royal Mess
Who would survive just about anything? Who could talk their way out of an execution? And which medieval figure would be an absolute disaster if left in charge of a rebellion?In this episode of Off the...
18 Okt 52min
