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511 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part Two
24 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Congratulations Sheriff, you’ve made it through the crucible. Literally. Now, granted, you’ve lost some money along the way. Percentages were shaved off because of the purity of the silver. Coins were tossed out because edges had been literally shaved off by the scoundrels in your shire. And, of course, money was flowing rapidly out of […] Lees meer
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510 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part One
8 oktober 2026 · 49 min
We are about to do something a little unusual for the BHP. We’re going to muddy the timeline. Now, normally we stick to the chronological timeline. We live the story as it unfolds. But the birth of the Exchequer presents us with a bit of a headache because it’s being built right now in the […] Lees meer
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509 – Court Costs
2 oktober 2026 · 34 min
King Henry’s Court was huge. And that makes sense. His predecessor, King Rufus, was a party animal and, as such, his Court had swollen into a massive, roving scene where anyone who wanted power… or just free wine… crowded in through the doors. Lees meer
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508 – The Reformation Begins
24 september 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
The King was triumphant and his older brother was, if we’re taking the King’s word for it, retired and happily living in the lap of luxury… and most of the King’s other enemies were either imprisoned, dead, or keeping their heads down for fear of the King throwing them into the lap of luxury, too. Lees meer
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Chansons de Geste and 12th Century Performance Sample
11 september 2026 · 20 min
A sample of our deep dive into the performance and the culture that surrounds the Song of Roland. Lees meer
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507 – Law and Order: Normandy
3 september 2026 · 32 min
Henry had defeated his brother… but he hadn’t defeated Normandy. At least, not yet. Duke Robert still had supporters out there and Falaise was still loyal to the Duke. In fact, Duke Robert’s son, William Clito, was sheltering in Falaise. Lees meer
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The Song of Roland Sample
17 augustus 2026 · 21 min
Buckle up for a retelling of the medieval MCU that was driving Crusader culture. Lees meer
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506 – Chapter Eleven: The Machine
15 augustus 2026 · 4 min
At long last, the struggle was over. Lees meer
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505 – The Battle of Tinchebray
8 augustus 2026 · 48 min
It was the 15th of August, and King Henry was at Bec. He didn’t want to be at Bec, of course. He wanted to be in the field, fighting Robert. However, until the matter with Anselm was resolved, he didn’t dare take to the field. So here he was. Lees meer
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504 – At Anslem’s Bec and Call
30 juli 2026 · 42 min
It was July 21st of 1105 and Henry was in Laigle. Just like he was in the late 1070s. And, just like in the late 1070s, he was in conflict with his older brother. Only this time he wasn’t in the town to do something fun, like pee on Robert from a balcony. No, this […] Lees meer
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503 – The Holy Ghosting
11 juli 2026 · 34 min
Curthose and his attendants, what remained of them, were rushing as quickly as they could to Rouen… and he was, presumably, crossing his fingers hoping that the people of that city would welcome him. And, honestly, after Caen I’d say it was even odds at best. Lees meer
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502 – The Cage Match of Bayeux
26 juni 2026 · 36 min
Henry, with the help of Bishop Serlo, had just rebranded himself and his knights as the pious leaders of Greater Christian Normandy by going through little more than a ritualized barber shop scene and, while we know it was just cosplay, the fact is that people fall for bad faith optics all the time Which […] Lees meer
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An Offa Interview with Rory Naismith
10 juni 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Today we have a special episode with the return of Professor Rory Naismith! You will remember him from his interview on Anglo Saxon Economics and Money, and today he is back to talk with us about his new book on Offa, King of the Mercians. Professor Rory Naismith is the Professor of Early Medieval History […] Lees meer
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501 – Bishop Serlo’s Pop Up Hair Salon
6 juni 2026 · 43 min
For months, messengers had been arriving from Normandy carrying news of the disorder and chaos that was gripping the Duchy. Now, normally, this would have been good news for King Henry. It was no secret that the King wanted to reunite his father’s cross channel empire under himself… nor was it a secret that he […] Lees meer
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500 – 500th Episode AMA Extravaganza
18 mei 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
We answer SO many questions. So… so many questions. Lees meer
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499 – William of Mortain and How Some People Never Have Enough Wealth
7 mei 2026 · 33 min
Some families are just…the worst. You know how it is, there’s the one or two in there that are half decent, but mostly you avoid them too because the rest of the family is just awful. Lees meer
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498 – Power and Predictability
25 april 2026 · 47 min
The death of Duke Robert’s chief ally, William of Breteuil, and the succession crisis it kicked off, was destabilizing the duchy of Normandy. And while I’m sure it was a relief that King Henry and Robert of Meulan had brokered a sort of resolution to the crisis… everyone watching knew their intrusion into Norman […] Lees meer
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497 – That’s Me In The Spot. Light.
9 april 2026 · 24 min
It was 1103 and things were a mess. And…when are they not? But a major reason for this mess was (oddly) William of Breteuil. Now, as you might recall, William of Breteuil was the firstborn son of the Conqueror’s close friendWilliam fitz Osbern… and, thanks to this proximity to power, he was one of the […] Lees meer
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496 – That’s Me In The Corner
26 maart 2026 · 37 min
For the first time since William the Conqueror, there was going to be a primatial council at Westminster Abbey. This was a HUGE deal. Like… enormous. Anselm had been trying to hold a major reform council for years, but King Rufus had refused. Reform, as you may remember, wasn’t something that the red king was […] Lees meer
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495 – Power Struggles: Part Two
16 maart 2026 · 39 min
Ok, let’s return to 1101 and 1102, because Henry’s fight with Anselm, and fight between Henry and the Pope (and the fight between Anselm and the Pope) were …amazingly….only half of the story. Lees meer
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494 – Power Struggles: Part One
1 maart 2026 · 35 min
In early February of 1102 Queen Matilda was giving birth. Lees meer
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493 – The Price of Peace
23 februari 2026 · 26 min
The Treaty penned at Alton had avoided outright war, but it wasn’t truly official. It needed to be finalized at Winchester. Lees meer
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492 – The War for Perception
12 februari 2026 · 38 min
In 1668, John Dryden became England’s very first Poet Laureate. But he had a rival. No, not just a rival. A nemesis. This man’s name was Thomas Shadwell, and I can’t overstate how much Dryden hated him. Lees meer
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Project 1095
12 februari 2026 · 11 min
Much respect to u/AnnieCamOG for coming up with this title. Lees meer
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491 – All Hats On Deck
28 januari 2026 · 30 min
Duke Robert Curthose was back in Normandy, having reclaimed the Duchy unopposed… and now he was looking to assert his claim on England. Lees meer
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490 – Messengers from France
16 januari 2026 · 28 min
King Henry’s first Christmas Court in the closing days of 1100 had felt…off. Lees meer
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489 – From Normandy With Love
10 januari 2026 · 41 min
Ok, let’s face it, last year was a lot. Rampant corruption, threats of war, tyrannical leaders, actual war, a greedy feckless aristocracy, rulers weaponizing the legal system, rulers completely disregarding the legal system, rulers making grandiose promises they had no interest in actually delivering on, international intrigue, at least one incredibly suspicious death, and finally […] Lees meer
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Bonus Episode: The Authoritarians
8 januari 2026 · 1 uur 26 min
By popular request, we’re releasing the full member’s episode on The Authoritarians. Lees meer
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488 – The Year 1100
12 december 2025 · 35 min
We did it, it’s the year 1100…which means it’s time for us to take a moment and place our story in the broader context of global human history. Now, as always, this won’t be exhaustive… nor ultra detailed. Our only intent is to break the myopia that’s inherent in any history podcast and give you […] Lees meer
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487 – Stealing a Wife From God
5 december 2025 · 48 min
Edith, the daughter of King Malcolm Canmore, has appeared from time to time in our story and (by this point) she was about 20 years old… and many of those years had been weird ones. Lees meer
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Pilgrimage Sample
27 november 2025 · 16 min
It’s time to hit REI and get some gear… because we’re going on a journey of self discovery in this sample of the newest Member’s Episode. Lees meer
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486 – Stealing a Crown from your Brother
15 november 2025 · 38 min
The cart carrying the body of King Rufus eventually reached the cathedral at Winchester. And if we are to believe Malmesbury, blood had been dripping from it from the forest all the way into the Cathedral. Though, at some point it must have stopped. I mean, even if no one… ya know… sorted it out, he would have run out of blood eventually. Lees meer
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The First Crusade Sample
23 oktober 2025 · 7 min
Zee runs us through the events and it’s… a lot. Lees meer
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485 – What Happened?
16 oktober 2025 · 38 min
It was a calm August afternoon in Winchester. Lees meer
The Royal Palace (or potentially the Conqueror’s castle… our scribes aren’t precise when discussing the location, but probably the Palace)... either way, Winchester would have been full of activity, but nothing out of the ordinary. Just Royal functionaries carrying out their duties while the King was away, and townsfolk going about their business.
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484 – Final Destination: The New Forest
4 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Ok, when we left off, Rufus threw a big “look at me” celebration… and the prevailing response appears to have been “yeah, man. We see you.” And that wasn’t even the worst part of his year.
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483 – Standing on Ceremony
13 september 2025 · 48 min
The final two years of the 11th century feel like someone was trying to tie up a bunch of plotlines before the start of season 12. Things are moving fast, everybody is suddenly in different countries, and inevitably…some of these characters aren’t having their contracts renewed. Lees meer
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482 – Eye for an Eye
5 september 2025 · 27 min
Alright. When we left off, I mentioned that while Rufus was in Normandy, things in England had been getting interesting in his absence. Lees meer
Let's start with Bishop Walkelin.
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481 – Operation Baguette Storm
23 augustus 2025 · 48 min
When we left off, Rufus and Robert of Belleme were marching upon Maine. Specifically, Count Helias’ fortress at Danguel. This fortress made military incursions and raids into Maine insanely difficult. Which Rufus and Robert found deeply inconsiderate, so it would have to be brought down or, at the very least it would have to be occupied by good honest Normans who wouldn’t interfere with the King’s god given right to raid and pillage the people of Maine. Lees meer
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480 – All Gas, No Brakes
6 augustus 2025 · 40 min
Alright, so when we left off Edgar (the eldest living son of Malcolm Canmore) had claimed the throne of Scotland. But, in classic medieval style, the way that Edgar had gone about that was anything but simple. Edgar had taken the throne from his Uncle, King Donald III, and to pull that off Edgar had the help of another uncle Edgar the AEtheling - who happened to be the guy he was named after - as well as King Rufus of England… and with their support, King Donald III was forced into exile. Lees meer
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479 – Be Like Water
19 juli 2025 · 39 min
For years, Normandy had been wracked with internal conflict, war, and political unrest. The Duchy had nearly been the end of Duke Robert countless times… and if there was a single defining characteristic of Normandy under Robert, it would be “chaos.”
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A Quick Update on the Show
10 juli 2025 · 2 min
Don't panic, we aren't quitting. But we are making a change that might affect you.
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Medieval Rise and Grind Sample
8 juli 2025 · 16 min
It turns out hustle culture is nothing new.
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478 – A Fire Sale for the Faithful
23 juni 2025 · 33 min
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). Lees meer
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477 – Deus Did Not Vult: The People’s Crusade
12 juni 2025 · 55 min
Everyone in England was angry with Rufus. He was fining, taxing, and now torturing his way through the country.
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Lords and Landlords Sample
30 mei 2025 · 16 min
And the full version even includes a drinking game! You can hear the full episode by signing up for membership. Lees meer
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476 – The Crackdown
20 mei 2025 · 41 min
In 1096, Robert de Mowbray, the former Earl of Northumbria, was living in Windsor. And he better get comfy, because his majesty seemed quite happy to keep him there as a permanent resident.
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Medieval Urbanization Sample
13 mei 2025 · 20 min
We strive in this one to prove you can be urban without being urbane. You can hear the full episode by signing up for membership. Lees meer
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475 – The Fall of Mowbray
5 mei 2025 · 30 min
Night fell… and gradually, everything within Bamburgh and the Malvoisin went quiet. Sure, there were the occasional patrols, and the occasional muffled voice as two people shared a moment, or simply tried to keep themselves awake while on watch… but for the most part, there was no sound except for that of the waves lapping the shore. Lees meer
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474 – Malvoisin, the Evil Neighbor
26 april 2025 · 38 min
Rufus was marching North to directly challenge de Mowbray and anyone foolish enough to follow him. And of course he was. There was only one response this King was ever going to have to de Mowbray’s instigation. War.
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473 – Stage Management
15 april 2025 · 39 min
So, when we left off, Anselm finally had his Pallium, and Rufus got… well… Rufus got all the independence and freedom from Church interference that he could have hoped for. Even better, his Bishops were on the same page as him and were supporting the King’s independence from Rome. Lees meer