Episode 262: The sinking of the White Ship

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Feb 11, 202601:22:04Society & Culture

King Henry I of England had grand plans for the future of his sole legitimate male heir, William Aetheling. None of those plans would come to pass. Articles and books: The Sinking Of The White Ship 1120 The White Ship, b...

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