Podcast Episodes

Anselm Arrives

Season 10 Episode 465

Rufus was once again the only brother in England.

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Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Medieval Education Sample

Season 10 Episode 464

Come get schooled.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rufus' Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Campaign

Season 10 Episode 464

We don’t really know precisely what Henry got up to once he fled Mont Saint Michel. What few records we have are incomplete and some contradictory.  But from those records we /are/ able to glean some…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Finding Out

Season 10 Episode 463

After Robert kicked Henry out of Rouen, the Duke tried to restabilize his position in Normandy. And his first move was to make an alliance with Robert of Belleme. 

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Defenestration Nation

Season 10 Episode 462

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes money to make money,” and while usually the person telling you that is just trying to sell you something you don’t need….there is some truth to it. At least…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Destabilizing a Nation: A How-To Guide

Season 10 Episode 461

We’ve been spending a lot of time with Rufus and Robert. And that was the way things were back in the 11th century, too.  Rufus and Robert got the attention, while Henry… the youngest, and apparently…

Published on 11 months ago

The White Tower

Season 10 Episode 460

It’s one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The White Tower, or more recently, the Tower of London. If you’ve visited London you likely took time to go see it.

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Lashing Out

Season 10 Episode 459

With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had free rein to guide the impressionable Duke Robert in whatever direction he wanted.  And he had a direction in m…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bachelor King

Season 10 Episode 457

William the Conqueror had not set his sons up for success, and at the heart of it was land. Obviously, the way he distributed those lands in his Will had been a bit of a disaster, as it had set his t…

Published on 1 year ago

Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at the Devil

Season 10 Episode 456

I’ve gotta be honest, some of these spells seem a bit rude.

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago