Members Only 145 – Medieval Towns: Rise and Grind
Month: June 2025
478 – A Fire Sale for the Faithful
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
It’s September of 1096, and Duke Robert was setting out on Crusade, intent on taking the main pilgrim road to Rome and Norman Italy. Joining him were his retainers, soldiers, and supporters… including high ranked figures like Bishop Odo of Bayeux, Count Robert of Flanders, and Stephen of Aumale (who was the forgettable guy that de Mowbray had tried to install on the throne of England).
477 – Deus Did Not Vult: The People’s Crusade
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Everyone in England was angry with Rufus. He was fining, taxing, and now torturing his way through the country.
And Rufus was mad at everyone in England. Which was why he was fining, taxing, and torturing his way through the country.