388 – The Stupid Before The Storm
We left off in the Court of Harald Hardrada. And you probably feel like you know a lot about this man by now. There’s the stories about the empress, and his time as a Varagian, and about his reputatio...
11 Feb 202241min
387 – The Douche is Cast
War was coming. That much was clear. The post 387 – The Douche is Cast first appeared on The British History Podcast.
28 Jan 202239min
386 – God’s Messenger
William had secured his promises. Each Baron and lesser noble of Normandy swore to serve him faithfully and take part the invasion of England. And William made sure the nerds wrote every single oat...
18 Jan 202241min
385 – The Audacity of Boats
Ok nerds, take this down. Dear Harry, I was saddened to hear of King Edward’s death. but, I am writing to inform you that my beloved cousin promised me the throne a while back. Don’t worry if this is ...
6 Jan 202250min
384 – King Harold Godwinson
Edward was dead. Harold was King. Edith was sidelined. And as far as the Vita Edwardii was concerned, this was the moment where the wheels came completely off the wagon. The post 384 – King Harold God...
2 Dec 202146min
383 – The Death of King Edward
Christmas of 1065 would have been a grim affair. And as 1066 approached, the Court was likely consumed with anxiety. The King was childless and the throne was being eyed from all sides by foreign dyna...
19 Nov 20211h
2021 Halloween Special
A 14th century monk made it weird. Or Wyrd? I dunno… it’s weirdly wyrd, though. The post 2021 Halloween Special first appeared on The British History Podcast.
20 Okt 202116min
382 – Bros Before Thrones
It was 1065. And King Edward was falling ever more ill. The post 382 – Bros Before Thrones first appeared on The British History Podcast.
15 Okt 202139min
