If the last few episodes have seemed a little confusing, then you’re hearing them right. Europe at the end of the 11th century was a rapidly changing world and it is all going to have a profound impact on the history of Britain. I want you to really have a good understanding of what is […] The post 447 – The End of the Conquest first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

When we left off, things were looking pretty bad for William and William’s hope of a legacy. Maine was once again in rebellion against Normandy. But this time half of France seemed to be looking for an excuse to join them. Denmark was preparing an invasion of England … and even William’s brother-in-law, Count Robert […] The post 446 – Death and Taxes first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

Matilda was dead and now things were coming apart at the seams. The post 445 – Feeding Frenzy first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

Based on the e-mails I have been getting, some of you are having a hard time understanding why on god’s green earth did Odo think he could just trot down to Rome and become the new Pope.  The truth is he was less crazy than we might think, and I’m going to take a moment […] The post 444 – Holy Beef first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

Urine trouble with this one. The post Members Only 133 – The Medieval Medical Examination first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

In this episode we delve into the tumultuous reign of King Gruffydd ap Cynan of Gwynedd and the political intricacies of William’s relationship with Matilda and his ambitious half-brother, Bishop Odo. It is an intricate web of power struggles, betrayals, and shifting dynamics between church and state that will only grow more complex and dangerous. […] The post 443 – We’re Bigger Than Jesus first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

Norman interventionism into their neighbors was only just beginning… and the events at Mynydd Carn gave them just the excuse they needed. The post 442 – Mynydd Carn first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

Northumbria was back at it again.  The Continental Bishop turned Earl was dead.  Most of his men lay slain at Gateshead, or BBQed in that Church.  And any left alive were locked inside Durham Castle. The post 441 – God Bothering first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

There was no getting around it.  William had been humiliated. The post 439 – Juggling Responsibilities first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more

The little guy’s rebellion was about to get pretty big. The post 438 – Robert’s Rebellion first appeared on The British History Podcast ..read more