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Season 8 Episode 379
Earl AElfgar and his alliance with King Gruffydd of Wales was likely the one true barrier that stood between Harold Godwinson and the throne of Engla…
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Everybody is killing everybody else and no one is talking about it
Season 8 Episode 378
On the year 1059, there is an enigmatic entry in the Welsh Chronicle.
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The King of Wales
Season 8 Episode 377
Water, and the ability to control water ways, was an important aspect in the Welsh imagination. In fact, the importance of Welsh power on the seas ev…
4 years, 7 months ago
Lost Years and Lost Lands
Season 8 Episode 376
Things are moving quickly in our story, now. Pieces are moving into place, and the board is shifting rapidly. Thanks to the benefit of hindsight, we …
4 years, 7 months ago
Life and Death Politics. But Mostly Death.
Season 8 Episode 375
For the first time in a long time, Wales was experiencing a time of internal peace, thanks in large part to its unification under King Gruffydd.
The …
4 years, 8 months ago
Be Careful What You Wish For
Season 8 Episode 374
1055 had been an absolutely crazy year. But, for the Godwinsons, it hadn’t been all bad. Having clearly given up on King Edward, Queen Edith was now …
4 years, 8 months ago
The First King
Season 8 Episode 373
Earl AElfgar was having a rough time. The clergy and local lords of East Anglia had never really warmed up to him since his appointment to the post i…
4 years, 9 months ago
Hostile Takeover
Season 8 Episode 372
If I could interview one figure from this period, I think it would be Queen Edith. That woman had a WEIRD life. She was married off to a King. Then s…
4 years, 9 months ago
Naked Ambition
Season 8 Episode 371
Godwin was dead, and now Harold Godwinson found himself leading the family. Befitting this new role, he was due to inherit the wealthy and politicall…
4 years, 10 months ago
Breaking Bread
Season 8 Episode 370
Earl Godwin and his family were back, baby. Well, mostly.
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4 years, 10 months ago