The British History Podcast

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438 – Robert’s Rebellion
January 23, 2024

In a fit of rebellion, Robert, the eldest son of William the Conqueror, marches out on his own, defying his father and seeking adventure. However, reality sets in as he realizes the challenges and consequences of his actions. With the support of his compa

437 – Everyone’s Pissed
January 05, 2024

Crown Prince Robert and his knights had been humiliated by Rufus and Henry and the royal hall erupts into chaos. This unprecedented public disgrace challenges the honor culture deeply ingrained in Norman society, sparking outrage and a quest for vengeance

436 – Taking the Piss
December 23, 2023

William the Conqueror, preferring Normandy over England, spends his later reign focusing on continental politics and property disputes, often resolving them personally alongside his politically influential wife, Matilda. Meanwhile, their heir Robert grows

435 – Trials and Tribulations
December 18, 2023

In the turmoil of William the Conquerors reign, Waltheof, the last English-born Earl, becomes entangled in a complex web of loyalty, rebellion, and the pursuit of justice. His long imprisonment and eventual execution for alleged treason showcase the intr

434 – The Boys
December 08, 2023

As William the Conquerors sons grow, their future roles and the weight of their lineage come into sharp focus. Robert, Williams eldest, faces disappointment and tension with his father, revealing cracks in their relationship and Roberts struggle for re

433 – North Wales: I Love Mess
November 22, 2023

In 1075, King Bleddyn of Gwynedd and Powys, a formidable leader aiming for Welsh unification, finds himself embroiled in a complex web of power struggles. His aspirations clash with King Caradog and the turbulent politics of southwestern Wales. Amidst the

Bonus Episode on Courtliness
November 21, 2023

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432 – The Revolt of the Earls
November 10, 2023

It was 1075 and Waltheof, the last remaining English Earl, was not in England. He was on a boat, headed for Normandy. And when word of his trip reached the Earls Roger and Ralph, they probably panicked.

431 – The Gang Has A Wedding
October 27, 2023

From 1066 to 1071, William had been at war with the English. Five long years of conquest, insurrections, and rebellions. And heres the thing about that. William didnt even really seem to like England that much. Not the culture, definitely not the people

430 – Is It Good To Be King?
October 19, 2023

Weve been spending a lot of time with England lately and theres a good reason for that. England was the main target of the Norman invasion, and everything changed for the Kingdom when William arrived. Furthermore, the nature of our surviving sources