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Episode 77: The Norman Conquest Part Four
In this episode William the Conqueror cleans up the last few rebellions in England, only to turn around see his possessions back on the continent und…
8 years, 2 months ago
Episode 76: The Norman Invasion Part Three
Between 1066 and 1074 William the Conqueror fights off a series of rebellions in England to solidify his rule.
8 years, 2 months ago
Episode 75: The Norman Invasion Part Two
In this episode we follow Harold Hardrada and William of Normandy across the seas to England to battle Harold Godwinson for the throne. When the dust…
8 years, 3 months ago
Episode 74: The Norman Conquest Part One
We resume our narrative in this episode circa 1000 AD in the Kingdoms of England and Normandy. Things are not going well in England. A series of inep…
8 years, 3 months ago
Episode 73: Why 1000?
In this episode, we step back again from the narrative to consider the major demographic changes which swept Europe during the High Middle Ages (1000…
8 years, 4 months ago
Episode 71: What Exactly is the "Dark Ages"?
In this episode we consider the question: what are the Dark Ages? And specifically, when should the Early Middle Ages be said to begin?
8 years, 4 months ago
Episode 69: The End of the Carolingian Empire
The empire of Charlemagne finally collapses for good.
8 years, 5 months ago
Episode 68: The Fury of the Northmen (Part Three)
The Age of Viking Exploration
8 years, 6 months ago