Members Only 131 – Those Detestable Markets and Fairs
Category: Culture
Episodes of The British History Podcast that include cultural history matters. You’ll learn about the diets, economics, and all the other aspects of daily life for the Celts, Romano-British, Britons, Anglo Saxons, and more.
438 – Robert’s Rebellion
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In a fit of rebellion, Robert, the eldest son of William the Conqueror, marches out on his own, defying his father and seeking adventure. However, reality sets in as he realizes the challenges and consequences of his actions. With the support of his companions, who are wealthy and politically connected, Robert launches a rebellion against his father, leading to a series of raids and battles. The conflict escalates as King Philip of France and other nobles become involved, resulting in a siege and a final confrontation between Robert and his father on the battlefield.
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434 – The Boys
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As William the Conqueror’s sons grow, their future roles and the weight of their lineage come into sharp focus. Robert, William’s eldest, faces disappointment and tension with his father, revealing cracks in their relationship and Robert’s struggle for recognition and Normandy’s control. Richard, the second son, embodies the chivalric ideal but meets a tragic fate while hunting, reshaping the family’s power dynamics. William Rufus, ambitious and combative, emerges from his brothers’ shadows, eager to prove himself in the martial and political arenas. Henry, the youngest, remains an outlier, his path influenced by his position in the succession line and a distinct upbringing. The narrative of William’s sons unveils the complexities of inheritance, rivalry, and the shaping of a dynasty amidst the violent backdrop of Norman conquest and medieval power struggles.
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Bonus Episode on Courtliness
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430 – Is It Good To Be King?
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As King William navigates the complexities of ruling England, he faces the challenges of governance, church reforms, and foreign affairs with mixed outcomes. His interactions with the newly installed continental clergy and the ecclesiastical restructuring reflect his struggles with power dynamics, cultural integration, and administrative burdens. William’s ventures into Maine and dealings with internal and external conflicts highlight his relentless pursuit of control, amidst the backdrop of a changing England and the broader European political landscape, marking a period of significant transformation and enduring legacy.
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Members Only 121 – Shop Talk: X-Files Edition
405 – Hereward the Wake: The Bourne Identity
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Here is the beginning of Hereward the Wake.
And to tell this story, we have to begin with the legend, because nothing in this story is straightforward. Probably because at least some of it is true.
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399 – Into the Wild
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1067 was a time of incredible change within England. Fortresses were being constructed everywhere. Existing fortresses were seized and then manned by foreign mercenaries. Estates and farms in the surrounding areas were being seized and handed over to many of these same foreigners.
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398 – William: Winning Friends and Influencing People Is For Suckers
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Do you remember the holy man who asked Edgar the AEtheling to confirm him as the Abbot of Peterborough, just after the Battle of Hastings?
Well, that guy’s name was Brand. The previous Abbot of Peterborough, Leofric, had actually marched to Hastings with Harold. But Leofric didn’t make it. So the job fell to Brand, and Edgar gave him the old Royal go-ahead.
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395 – Rearranging the Deck chairs on HMS England
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It was autumn of 1066 and after weeks of deliberation, political wrangling, and arguing the English nobility had finally selected their next King.
This may seem like a long time, considering there was a whole invasion happening at the time. And it was. But, to be fair, the politics were very confusing.
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