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Season 9 Episode 440
King Malcolm and the Scots have been raiding the northern reaches of England, leaving the Northumbrians to deal with the aftermath. Meanwhile, Willia…
2 years, 1 month ago
Juggling Responsibilities
Season 9 Episode 439
William, the Duke of Normandy and King of England, has been humiliated by his son Robert. Despite years of mocking and disrespect from William, Rober…
2 years, 1 month ago
Robert's Rebellion
Season 9 Episode 438
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, re…
2 years, 1 month ago
Everyone's Pissed
Season 9 Episode 437
Crown Prince Robert and his knights had been humiliated by Rufus and Henry and the royal hall erupts into chaos. This unprecedented public disgrace c…
2 years, 2 months ago
Taking the Piss
Season 9 Episode 436
William the Conqueror, preferring Normandy over England, spends his later reign focusing on continental politics and property disputes, often resolvi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Trials and Tribulations
Season 9 Episode 435
In the turmoil of William the Conqueror’s reign, Waltheof, the last English-born Earl, becomes entangled in a complex web of loyalty, rebellion, and …
2 years, 2 months ago
The Boys
Season 9 Episode 434
As William the Conqueror’s sons grow, their future roles and the weight of their lineage come into sharp focus. Robert, William’s eldest, faces disap…
2 years, 3 months ago
North Wales: I Love Mess
Season 9 Episode 433
In 1075, King Bleddyn of Gwynedd and Powys, a formidable leader aiming for Welsh unification, finds himself embroiled in a complex web of power strug…
2 years, 3 months ago
Bonus Episode on Courtliness
Season 9 Episode 432
Here’s a 15 minute sample of what we’re talking about on the Member’s feed.
The post Bonus Episode on Courtliness first appeared on The British Histo…
2 years, 3 months ago
432 - The Revolt of the Earls
Season 9 Episode 432
In 1075, Earl Roger and Earl Ralph lead a significant rebellion against King William, spurred by personal grievances and political ambitions. This in…
2 years, 4 months ago