Episode 94: The Perils of Prosperity
When we last left off, Henry of Normandy and Aquitaine had just become King Henry II of England. Now, in this episode, we will follow the reign of one of England's strongest kings as he navigates conf...
18 Jan 201955min
Episode 93: A Royal Mess
In this episode we return to our narrative though not to the Crusades. We will head back to the year 1095 when the First Crusade was launched and set about catching the rest of Europe back up to speed...
4 Jan 201936min
Supplemental: Early Medieval Music
In this supplemental episode we examine music in the Early Middle Ages. Essentially, this comes down to Gregorian Chanting (Religious) and secular music.
21 Dec 201820min
Supplemental: Early Medieval Architecture
In this episode, I cover some of the major architectural trends of the early to mid-Middle Ages. So, yeah, castles and churches. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon:www.patreon.com/westerncivpod...
7 Dec 201826min
92: Calling All Arms
The West kicks into gear in a last-ditch effort to save the crusader states. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastSubscription Feed: www.glow.fm/westernciv
23 Nov 201835min
Episode 91: The Crusader States (Part Two)
In this episode we take a look at the Counties of Edessa and Tripoli and give a quick overview of life in the Near East during the Crusades. Finally, the Crusader States are dealt a series of crushing...
13 Nov 201840min
Episode 90: The Crusader States Part One
In this episode we follow the development of the four key Crusader States after the unexpected success of the First Crusade. King Baldwin I leads the Kingdom of Jerusalem to new heights while Tancred ...
29 Okt 201840min
Episode 89: The Holy City
In this episode the First Crusade finally reaches Jerusalem. Once again, it turns into a make-or-break for the European invaders.
16 Okt 201836min
