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Season 9 Episode 418
Following the Harrying of the North, King William’s grueling campaign through the Pennines during winter reflects the harsh conditions faced by his a…
2 years, 10 months ago
The (far more than four) Horsemen
Season 9 Episode 417
In the aftermath of William the Conqueror’s devastating Harrying of the North, King Malcolm III of Scotland seizes the opportunity to raid Northern E…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Harrying of the North
Season 9 Episode 416
In 1069, William the Conqueror’s brutal campaign, known as the Harrying of the North, devastates Yorkshire and surrounding areas. This scorched-earth…
2 years, 10 months ago
Cry Me a River
Season 9 Episode 415
In 1069, William the Conqueror faces a strategic nightmare as his march north is stymied by natural obstacles and a well-coordinated Danish-led resis…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Uprising
Season 9 Episode 414
In 1069, the victory at York ignites widespread rebellion across England, challenging Norman dominance. The English, bolstered by alliances with the …
3 years ago
The D
Season 9 Episode 413
In the fall of 1069, King Swegn of Denmark launches an invasion of England with a massive fleet, motivated by ambition and the lure of wealth rather …
3 years ago
The B Word
Season 9 Episode 412
Harold Godwinson’s sons, continuing their family’s tradition of piracy, return to England with a fleet from Ireland to challenge the crown. Despite t…
3 years ago
Tell it to St. Peter
Season 9 Episode 411
The 1069 turmoil in the North of England sees a chaotic blend of failed leadership, noble mismanagement, and dramatic confrontations with King Willia…
3 years, 1 month ago
The F Word
Season 9 Episode 410
In 1069, William the Conqueror’s sudden assault on York with a formidable army takes the city by surprise, exploiting strategies learned from previou…
3 years, 1 month ago
The First Sparks
Season 9 Episode 409
In 1068, a pivotal moment unfolds in Northumbria, where the assassination of Earl Robert at Durham sparks a large-scale rebellion against Norman rule…
3 years, 1 month ago