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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Gang Has A Wedding

Season 9 Episode 431

In 1075, amidst the backdrop of William’s strained relations with England and his noble court, a grand wedding intertwines political machinations wit…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Is It Good To Be King?

Season 9 Episode 430

As King William navigates the complexities of ruling England, he faces the challenges of governance, church reforms, and foreign affairs with mixed o…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Power Brokers and Power Breakers

Season 9 Episode 429

In 1072, the landscape of power in England and Normandy is tumultuous, with William’s conquest still facing resistance. King Malcolm III of Scotland,…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Tightening the Grip

Season 9 Episode 428

Five years post-Hastings, England remains embroiled in resistance against William’s rule, witnessing widespread rebellions across its towns and citie…

2 years, 6 months ago

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