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Season 9 Episode 432
In 1075, Earl Roger and Earl Ralph lead a significant rebellion against King William, spurred by personal grievances and political ambitions. This in…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Gang Has A Wedding
Season 9 Episode 431
In 1075, amidst the backdrop of William’s strained relations with England and his noble court, a grand wedding intertwines political machinations wit…
2 years, 10 months ago
Is It Good To Be King?
Season 9 Episode 430
As King William navigates the complexities of ruling England, he faces the challenges of governance, church reforms, and foreign affairs with mixed o…
2 years, 11 months ago
Power Brokers and Power Breakers
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, 11 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…
3 years 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…
3 years 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 …
3 years 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month 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 …
3 years, 1 month ago