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472 – Radicals
31 maart 2025 · 36 min
We have spent a lot of time with the situation between Anselm and Rufus, and all their messy interpersonal drama, but we haven’t really discussed the true elephant in the room. Radicalism.
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471 – How To Lose Friends and Irritate People
21 maart 2025 · 38 min
It was January of 1095 and Rufus was still at war with his eldest brother, Duke Robert. A war that could have been avoided if the Red King had simply kept his word… or even just apologized. Lees meer
But he wasn’t interested in doing either of those things, so people were dying in Normandy.
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470 – Tough Treaty
14 maart 2025 · 41 min
As I’ve mentioned a few times… we are discussing one of those periods of history where everything was kind of happening all at once. This presents a challenge when trying to create a clear narrative that you can follow, while also staying true to the order of events. Lees meer
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469 – Robert of Rhuddlan
24 februari 2025 · 29 min
In the space of less than a year, the Norman barons had surged deep into Wales and were further entrenching themselves using castles and other fortifications.
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468 – Regicide’s Back On The Menu Boys
11 februari 2025 · 39 min
King Malcom Canmore hit his breaking point.
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Medieval Childhoods
29 januari 2025 · 16 min
If you think that video games are too violent, wait until you hear about Face Slap.
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467 – Saint Anselm
25 januari 2025 · 32 min
Ok, I know at the end of that last episode I kinda sorta promised you a fight. And we are definitely going to have one. Lees meer
But we are pausing real quick to cover some SERIOUSLY good gossip…and possibly a murder?
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466 – The Bachelor
20 januari 2025 · 38 min
All of those promises Rufus made to be a better man had finally convinced God. After about two months of being bedridden, the King finally recovered from his mysterious illness. Lees meer
And now that the Divine had delivered its side of the bargain… well, there was really no point to any of those promises anymore. So Rufus immediately set about invalidating all his penitential acts.
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465 – Anselm Arrives
10 januari 2025 · 58 min
Rufus was once again the only brother in England.
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Medieval Education Sample
14 december 2024 · 14 min
Come get schooled.
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464 – Rufus’ Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Campaign
14 december 2024 · 36 min
We don’t really know precisely what Henry got up to once he fled Mont Saint Michel. What few records we have are incomplete and some contradictory. But from those records we /are/ able to glean some details… and when we take the accounts in total, what immediately becomes clear is that, just because Henry was in exile, it didn’t mean he had accepted his defeat. He had plans and he set them in motion. Lees meer
His first plan was to have sex. Like… lots and lots of sex.
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463 – Finding Out
28 november 2024 · 43 min
After Robert kicked Henry out of Rouen, the Duke tried to restabilize his position in Normandy. Lees meer
And his first move was to make an alliance with Robert of Belleme.
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462 – Defenestration Nation
19 november 2024 · 36 min
You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes money to make money,” and while usually the person telling you that is just trying to sell you something you don’t need….there is some truth to it. At least in the way our economy works. It’s also true of how feudal economies worked. Lees meer
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461 – Destabilizing a Nation: A How-To Guide
3 november 2024 · 38 min
We’ve been spending a lot of time with Rufus and Robert. And that was the way things were back in the 11th century, too. Rufus and Robert got the attention, while Henry… the youngest, and apparently most forgettable brother… was often left out. And this reality was made most clear when their father died… and, despite holding vast territories, the Conqueror didn’t bother to give Henry a single hide of land. Lees meer
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460 – The White Tower
24 oktober 2024 · 33 min
It’s one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The White Tower, or more recently, the Tower of London. If you’ve visited London you likely took time to go see it.
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459 – Lashing Out
11 oktober 2024 · 27 min
With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had free rein to guide the impressionable Duke Robert in whatever direction he wanted. And he had a direction in mind.
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458 – Henry’s Story
28 september 2024 · 32 min
The last two episodes have been focused on how King William Rufus handled the aftermath of the rebellion, and the political moves being made. But Rufus didn’t exist in a vacuum… and across the Channel, his brothers were also making moves.
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457 – The Bachelor King
17 september 2024 · 54 min
William the Conqueror had not set his sons up for success, and at the heart of it was land. Lees meer
Obviously, the way he distributed those lands in his Will had been a bit of a disaster, as it had set his two eldest sons up for war.
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Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at the Devil
1 september 2024 · 9 min
I've gotta be honest, some of these spells seem a bit rude.
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456 – Law and Order: Durham
23 augustus 2024 · 42 min
William Rufus’ first year as King had probably not gone down as he hoped. And as Bishop Odo and his co-conspirators boarded their ships and sought sanctuary in Normandy…Rufus could only return to court and count the rest of his problems.
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Medieval Magic Sample: We Read the Latin
22 augustus 2024 · 13 min
Got a jealousy problem and a spare leek? Boy, do we ever have a cure for you.
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455 – Odo’s Rebellion: Lord of the Flies
15 augustus 2024 · 40 min
Word of Rufus’ army, and the destruction of the rebel forces at Tunbridge, had no doubt reached Pevensey and its commander, Robert of Mortain… and I think it’s highly likely that the messengers also reported that the King’s army had turned north, towards Rochester. Bishop Odo’s stronghold. Lees meer
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454 – Odo’s Rebellion: Worst Easter Ever
3 augustus 2024 · 34 min
It was Easter of 1088. This was, typically, a time when the most powerful figures of England would gather at Court. But this wasn’t a typical year.
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453 – Odo’s Rebellion: The Cold War
27 juli 2024 · 32 min
Primogeniture, the practice of handing all wealth and power from father to the eldest son, had done a lot to consolidate power along single family lines. But it created all manner of problems for …well, pretty much everyone else.
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Medieval Medicine Sample: Trotula Edition
8 juli 2024 · 19 min
We’re joining the Sisterhood of the Travelling Uterus for this one. Lees meer
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452 – Odo? Oh Yes.
2 juli 2024 · 35 min
Somewhere around the time William the First was bursting out of his tomb like roasted chestnut and William the Second was making it rain with his dead dad’s money….something was turning in western culture as a whole.
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451 – The Lucky Few
25 juni 2024 · 37 min
You know, I almost titled the last episode “The Gang Goes To A Funeral” but the trouble was that the gang /didn’t/ go to the funeral. All of them decided they had somewhere else to be.
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450 – Begin With A Bang
14 juni 2024 · 35 min
It was early September of 1087, and for weeks…nearly two months, in fact… people had been discussing William’s impending death, and worrying about what would happen next. And for good reason. Lees meer
This family, which ruled over Normandy, had a history of infighting and civil wars, especially during times of succession.
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449 – Chapter Ten: The Boys
31 mei 2024 · 4 min
Strap yourselves in. These kids are something else. Lees meer
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448 – The Death of William the Conqueror
25 mei 2024 · 1 uur
The story of William and the conquest has been a long road, and I’ve heard from some of you that this season has been challenging to listen to. Lees meer
I get it. No matter how awful William is he never seems to face any real consequences…
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Medieval Medicine Sample
10 mei 2024 · 9 min
That's right, just like big pharma, we're giving out a free sample.
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447 – The End of the Conquest
4 mei 2024 · 30 min
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 going on here, and to do that I have been forced to go back and forth between simultaneous stories. Lees meer
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446 – Death and Taxes
27 april 2024 · 35 min
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 […] Lees meer
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445 – Feeding Frenzy
20 april 2024 · 30 min
Matilda was dead and now things were coming apart at the seams.
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444 – Holy Beef
6 april 2024 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
The truth is he was less crazy than we might think, and I’m going to take a moment to explain the situation a little better. Partly because this becomes important to our story later on and partly because it’s hilariously messy. And I love mess.
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443 – We’re Bigger Than Jesus
26 maart 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
It is an intricate web of power struggles, betrayals, and shifting dynamics between church and state that will only grow more complex and dangerous.
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442 – Mynydd Carn
15 maart 2024 · 34 min
Norman interventionism into their neighbors was only just beginning… and the events at Mynydd Carn gave them just the excuse they needed. Lees meer
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441 – God Bothering
27 februari 2024 · 25 min
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.
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440 – This is Fine
11 februari 2024 · 30 min
King Malcom and the Scots had spent the last several months raiding the northern reaches of England. They had murdered the English with impunity, took even more as slaves. But eventually they decided they had their fill and returned back to their homeland. And they took with them anything that hadn’t been nailed down. Lees meer
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439 – Juggling Responsibilities
3 februari 2024 · 35 min
There was no getting around it. William had been humiliated.
The Duke of Normandy and King of England had spent years mocking his son. He’d even recruited the upper crust of Norman society into using the cruel nickname “short pants” to describe Robert. When his son had rebelled, William doubled down on the disrespect, and started calling him Robin (a diminutive comment that was also a clear reference to both Robert’s size and belly). It was cruel, but also a pretty sick burn. Lees meer -
438 – Robert’s Rebellion
23 januari 2024 · 37 min
The little guy's rebellion was about to get pretty big.
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437 – Everyone’s Pissed
6 januari 2024 · 29 min
The hall exploded into chaos. Lees meer
The knights sitting outside of the firing line stared in shock, trying to process what was happening. Men stuck closer in tried to dive out of the way. The unlucky knights… the men standing right next to Robert when his brothers’ opinions came raining down… Well, they were screaming for vengeance. They wanted blood.
And it’s hard to blame them.
They were, after all, drenched.
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436 – Taking the Piss
23 december 2023 · 42 min
Welcome to the turbulent period of 1076 to 1078, where family tensions, political intrigue, and military challenges force William onto his back heel. Lees meer
And it all starts with the invasion of Dol... something that, in comparison with 1066, should be an easy victory for the aging Conqueror.
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435 – Trials and Tribulations
19 december 2023 · 43 min
William the Conqueror reigns, but whispers of rebellion drift through England's halls. Earl Waltheof's imprisonment threatens to ignite a storm amongst the English. Meanwhile, William's half-brother, Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, stands accused of heinous crimes by none other than the formidable Archbishop Lanfranc, and this conflict threatens to tear apart the very fabric of Norman dominance in England. Lees meer
As tensions rise and alliances shift, one question hangs heavy in the air: will William's iron grip on England falter?
Dive into the medieval intrigue and courtroom clashes of 1075.
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434 – The Boys
9 december 2023 · 32 min
For years the sons of William the Conqueror have lived closed to power but never truly able to wield it. Things were beginning to change, though. Lees meer
As their father ages, opportunities for advancement arise.
Join us as we peer into the web of intrigue, clashing wills, and ambition that rule the fates of the children of the Conqueror. But be warned, dear listener, for this is no fairy tale. In the game of thrones, only one brother can rule…
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433 – North Wales: I Love Mess
22 november 2023 · 31 min
In 1075 King Bleddyn’s star was on the rise. He ruled over both Gwynedd and Powys. He struck fear into those he met on the battlefield. He had demonstrated himself such a threat that the Normans actually tried to assassinate him…repeatedly. But he was still very much alive, kicking ass and taking heads. Lees meer
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Bonus Episode on Courtliness
21 november 2023 · 19 min
Here’s a 15 minute sample of what we’re talking about on the Member’s feed. Lees meer
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432 – The Revolt of the Earls
11 november 2023 · 49 min
In 1075, Earl Roger and Earl Ralph lead a significant rebellion against King William, spurred by personal grievances and political ambitions. This insurrection, ignited at a wedding, quickly evolves into a major crisis, challenging the king’s authority. The plot thickens with Waltheof’s involvement, revealing intricate alliances and betrayals among the nobility. The uprising, marked by […] Lees meer
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431 – The Gang Has A Wedding
27 oktober 2023 · 35 min
In 1075, amidst the backdrop of William’s strained relations with England and his noble court, a grand wedding intertwines political machinations with matrimonial celebration. Earl Roger and Ralph de Gael, leveraging their noble statuses and familial connections, conspire to challenge William’s authority. Their plot, hatched under the guise of marital bliss, seeks to capitalize on […] Lees meer
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430 – Is It Good To Be King?
20 oktober 2023 · 52 min
We’ve been spending a lot of time with England lately… and there’s a good reason for that. England was the main target of the Norman invasion, and everything changed for the Kingdom when William arrived.