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The Tyrant and the Muddy Crossing

Season 8 Episode 389

The shores of Saint Valery must have been quite the sight. Looking at the records, which discuss the size of this fleet and other notes that let us e…

4 years ago

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The Stupid Before The Storm

Season 8 Episode 388

We left off in the Court of Harald Hardrada. And you probably feel like you know a lot about this man by now. There’s the stories about the empress, …

4 years, 1 month ago

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The Douche is Cast

Season 8 Episode 387

War was coming.  That much was clear.

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4 years, 1 month ago

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God's Messenger

Season 8 Episode 386

William had secured his promises.  Each Baron and lesser noble of Normandy swore to serve him faithfully and take part the invasion of  England.  And…

4 years, 1 month ago

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The Audacity of Boats

Season 8 Episode 385

Ok nerds, take this down. Dear Harry, I was saddened to hear of King Edward’s death. but, I am writing to inform you that my beloved cousin promised …

4 years, 2 months ago

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King Harold Godwinson

Season 8 Episode 384

Edward was dead. Harold was King. Edith was sidelined. And as far as the Vita Edwardii was concerned, this was the moment where the wheels came compl…

4 years, 3 months ago

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The Death of King Edward

Season 8 Episode 383

Christmas of 1065 would have been a grim affair. And as 1066 approached, the Court was likely consumed with anxiety. The King was childless and the t…

4 years, 3 months ago

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Bros Before Thrones

Season 8 Episode 382

It was 1065.  And King Edward was falling ever more ill.

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Weekend at William's

Season 8 Episode 381

After the traitorous murder of King Gruffydd,  Harold returned to England victorious… and as for Wales.  Well, their King had been assassinated and t…

4 years, 5 months ago

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Everybody Is Killing Everybody Else And Nobody Is Talking About It: Part 3

Season 8 Episode 380

Up in the hills of Snowdonia, pinned between the sea and the English midlands, King Gruffydd fought against the invading forces of the Godwinsons.  A…

4 years, 6 months ago

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