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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
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
Hereward: Back Into the Mist
Season 9 Episode 427
Hereward’s audacious demands for ransom, his tactical raids, and the legendary encounter with Saint Peter reflect his complex role in resisting Norma…
2 years, 6 months ago
Hereward: Back Into the Mist
Season 9 Episode 427
Thirty thousand pounds. That’s what the Gesta claims Hereward charged the Normans for the return of their warlike Abbot Turold. Thirty thousand. It …
2 years, 6 months ago
Everyone Has Their Limits
Season 9 Episode 426
In 1071, amidst the backdrop of Norman conquest and resistance, the narrative unfolds around the tragic fall of the English nobility and the calamito…
2 years, 6 months ago
Hereward: The Fall of Ely
Season 9 Episode 425
In 1071, the betrayal by Abbot Thurstan to William, revealing Ely’s defenses, marks a pivotal moment in Hereward’s resistance. Despite starvation and…
2 years, 7 months ago
Hereward: ft. Judas Priest
Season 9 Episode 424
As the siege of Ely intensifies, the story takes unexpected turns with witchcraft, cultural beliefs in the power of water as a spiritual portal, and …
2 years, 7 months ago
Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero
Season 9 Episode 423
William’s efforts to conquer Ely, hindered by the resourceful Hereward, climax with a bold yet flawed strategy involving commandeering all boats for …
2 years, 8 months ago
Hereward: The Man, the Myth, The Legend
Season 9 Episode 422
Hereward the Wake, embodying the essence of a folk hero, engages in a daring operation to infiltrate King William’s camp, armed with only his wit and…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Wake at Ely
Season 9 Episode 421
King William’s siege of Ely, motivated by Hereward’s defiance, epitomizes the struggle between Norman conquest and English resistance. William’s frus…
2 years, 8 months ago