An Offa Interview with Rory Naismith
Today we have a special episode with the return of Professor Rory Naismith! You will remember him from his interview on Anglo Saxon Economic...
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20 of 538 episodes501 – Bishop Serlo’s Pop Up Hair Salon
For months, messengers had been arriving from Normandy carrying news of the disorder and chaos that was gripping the Duchy. Now, normally, t...
500 – 500th Episode AMA Extravaganza
We answer SO many questions. So… so many questions. The post 500 – 500th Episode AMA Extravaganza first appeared on The British History Podc...
499 – William of Mortain and How Some People Never Have Enough Wealth
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 be...
498 – Power and Predictability
The death of Duke Robert’s chief ally, William of Breteuil, and the succession crisis it kicked off, was destabilizing the duchy of Normandy...
497 – That’s Me In The Spot. Light.
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 mig...
496 – That’s Me In The Corner
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…...
495 – Power Struggles: Part Two
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...
494 – Power Struggles: Part One
In early February of 1102 Queen Matilda was giving birth. The post 494 – Power Struggles: Part One first appeared on The British History Pod...
493 – The Price of Peace
The Treaty penned at Alton had avoided outright war, but it wasn’t truly official. It needed to be finalized at Winchester. The post 493 – T...
492 – The War for Perception
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 Tho...
Project 1095
Much respect to u/AnnieCamOG for coming up with this title. The post Project 1095 first appeared on The British History Podcast .
491 – All Hats On Deck
Duke Robert Curthose was back in Normandy, having reclaimed the Duchy unopposed… and now he was looking to assert his claim on England. The...
490 – Messengers from France
King Henry’s first Christmas Court in the closing days of 1100 had felt…off. The post 490 – Messengers from France first appeared on The Bri...
489 – From Normandy With Love
Ok, let’s face it, last year was a lot. Rampant corruption, threats of war, tyrannical leaders, actual war, a greedy feckless aristocracy, r...
Bonus Episode: The Authoritarians
By popular request, we’re releasing the full member’s episode on The Authoritarians. The post Bonus Episode: The Authoritarians first appear...
488 – The Year 1100
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 histo...
487 – Stealing a Wife From God
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...
Pilgrimage Sample
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. Th...
486 – Stealing a Crown from your Brother
The cart carrying the body of King Rufus eventually reached the cathedral at Winchester. And if we are to believe Malmesbury, blood had been...