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Season 8 Episode 327
Now that we’ve checked in with the rest of the world, let’s get back to our story…which lately hasn’t been going so well. In the space of 70 years th…
6 years, 6 months ago
From Bad to Worse
Season 8 Episode 325
When we left off, England was reforming its legal structure. Now, law isn’t known for being a sexy subject…neither are lawyers for that matter. But l…
6 years, 6 months ago
Law and Lawlessness
Season 8 Episode 324
With the Scandinavian raiders gone, and with AElfric of Hampshire defanged, England was free to get back to work. And, as we saw last episode, this m…
6 years, 6 months ago
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Season 8 Episode 323
The Dowager Queen AElfthryth has returned to the King’s inner council following what looks like a political coup against AElfic of Hampshire and his …
6 years, 7 months ago
We're Absolutely Forked
Season 8 Episode 322
Ealdorman AElfirc of Hampshire was out… and Ealdorman AEthelweard the Chronicler was in. He would now be the King’s chief councillor… and he would be…
6 years, 8 months ago
Course Corrections
Season 8 Episode 321
992 was a bad year. There was treason, Vikings, the King’s closest advisor absconded with half the navy, and tipped off an enemy invasion with just e…
6 years, 8 months ago
Chaos is a Ladder
Season 8 Episode 318
By 984 the Regency council had been broken and a new inner circle of nobles had been elevated. And this development was accompanied by a rapid serie…
6 years, 9 months ago
A Culture of Corruption
Season 8 Episode 317
At 16 years old, King AEthelred was considered fully grown by Anglo Saxon standards. And as a bonus graduation present, the powerful Bishop AEthelwol…
6 years, 9 months ago
The Cracks in the Foundation
Season 8 Episode 315
“Under AEthelred nothing was done; or, more truly, throughout his whole reign he left undone those things which he ought to have done, and he did tho…
6 years, 10 months ago
King Edward
Season 8 Episode 312
King Edgar is Dead… and in his place reigned his son, King Edward of England. And you’d think that we’d be referring to him as King Edward the First.…
6 years, 10 months ago