We’ve been spending a lot of time with Rufus and Robert. And that was the way things were back in the 11th century, too.  Rufus and Robert got the attention, while Henry… the youngest, and apparently most forgettable brother… was often left out.  And this

Its one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The White Tower, or more recently, the Tower of London. If youve visited London you likely took time to go see it.The post 460 The White Tower first appeared on The British History Podcast.

With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had free rein to guide the impressionable Duke Robert in whatever direction he wanted. And he had a direction in mind.The post 459 Lashing Out first appeared on The Br

The last two episodes have been focused on how King William Rufus handled the aftermath of the rebellion, and the political moves being made. But Rufus didnt exist in a vacuum and across the Channel, his brothers were also making moves.The post 458

William the Conqueror had not set his sons up for success, and at the heart of it was land. Obviously, the way he distributed those lands in his Will had been a bit of a disaster, as it had set his two eldest sons up for war.   The post 457 – The Bachelor

Ive gotta be honest, some of these spells seem a bit rude.The post Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at the Devil first appeared on The British History Podcast.

William Rufus first year as King had probably not gone down as he hoped. And as Bishop Odo and his co-conspirators boarded their ships and sought sanctuary in NormandyRufus could only return to court and count the rest of his problems..The post 456 L

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Word of Rufus army, and the destruction of the rebel forces at Tunbridge, had no doubt reached Pevensey and its commander, Robert of Mortain and I think its highly likely that the messengers also reported that the Kings army had turned north, towards

It was Easter of 1088. This was, typically, a time when the most powerful figures of England would gather at Court. But this wasnt a typical year.The post 454 Odos Rebellion: Worst Easter Ever first appeared on The British History Podcast.