428 – Tightening the Grip

428 – Tightening the Grip

Five years post-Hastings, England remains embroiled in resistance against William’s rule, witnessing widespread rebellions across its towns and cities. Despite facing unrelenting opposition, William’s ruthless strategies and disregard for societal norms have enabled him to maintain control. His actions reveal not just a desire for kingship but an imperial ambition, aiming to forge a new […]

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424 – Hereward: ft. Judas Priest

424 – Hereward: ft. Judas Priest

As the siege of Ely intensifies, the story takes unexpected turns with witchcraft, cultural beliefs in the power of water as a spiritual portal, and Hereward’s tactical mastery against Norman forces. ...

27 Juli 202333min

423 – Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero

423 – Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero

William’s efforts to conquer Ely, hindered by the resourceful Hereward, climax with a bold yet flawed strategy involving commandeering all boats for a siege. The narrative weaves through a series of m...

7 Juli 202325min

422 – Hereward: The Man, the Myth, The Legend

422 – Hereward: The Man, the Myth, The Legend

Hereward the Wake, embodying the essence of a folk hero, engages in a daring operation to infiltrate King William’s camp, armed with only his wit and courage. Disguised as a potter, he navigates throu...

28 Juni 202342min

421 – The Wake at Ely

421 – The Wake at Ely

King William’s siege of Ely, motivated by Hereward’s defiance, epitomizes the struggle between Norman conquest and English resistance. William’s frustration peaks as he witnesses Hereward not just sur...

20 Juni 202333min

420 – The Wake and the Earl

420 – The Wake and the Earl

Hereward’s raid on Peterborough and subsequent alliance with Danish forces highlight a critical phase in his resistance against Norman oppression. Seeking to protect the Abbey’s wealth from Norman plu...

9 Juni 202338min

419 – The Wake at Peterborough

419 – The Wake at Peterborough

Hereward the Wake, a figure of enigmatic life and legendary prowess, reemerges into the historical narrative with stories filled with feuds, exile, and resistance against Norman oppression. After a pe...

26 Maj 202337min

418 – God’s Chosen

418 – God’s Chosen

Following the Harrying of the North, King William’s grueling campaign through the Pennines during winter reflects the harsh conditions faced by his army, marred by low morale, severe weather, and logi...

12 Maj 202348min

417 – The (far more than four) Horsemen

417 – The (far more than four) Horsemen

In the aftermath of William the Conqueror’s devastating Harrying of the North, King Malcolm III of Scotland seizes the opportunity to raid Northern England, capitalizing on the chaos and destruction. ...

1 Maj 202339min

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