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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…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Henry's Story

Season 10 Episode 458

The last two episodes have been focused on how King William Rufus handled the aftermath of the rebellion, and the political moves being made.  But Ru…

1 year, 11 months ago

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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…

2 years ago

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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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2 years ago

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Law and Order: Durham

Season 10 Episode 456

William Rufus’ first year as King had probably not gone down as he hoped. And as Bishop Odo and his co-conspirators boarded their ships and sought sa…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Odo's Rebellion: Lord of the Flies

Season 10 Episode 455

Word of Rufus’ army, and the destruction of the rebel forces at Tunbridge, had no doubt reached Pevensey and its commander, Robert of Mortain… and I …

2 years, 1 month ago

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Odo's Rebellion: Worst Easter Ever

Season 10 Episode 454

It was Easter of 1088.  This was, typically, a  time when the most powerful figures of England would gather at Court.  But this wasn’t a typical  yea…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Odo's Rebellion: The Cold War

Season 10 Episode 453

Primogeniture, the practice of handing all wealth and power from father to the eldest son, had done a lot to consolidate power along single family li…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Medieval Medicine Sample: Trotula Edition

Season 10 Episode 452

We’re joining the Sisterhood of the Travelling Uterus for this one.

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Odo? Oh Yes!

Season 10 Episode 452

Somewhere around the time  William the First was bursting out of his tomb like roasted chestnut and  William the Second was making it rain with his d…

2 years, 2 months ago

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