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The British History Podcast

The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the live

Episodes

Total: 487

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes money to make money,” and while usually the person tellin

We’ve been spending a lot of time with Rufus and Robert. And that was the way things were back in th

460 – The White Tower

2024/10/24

It’s one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The White Tower, or more recently, the Tower of

459 – Lashing Out

2024/10/11

With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had free rein to

The last two episodes have been focused on how King William Rufus handled the aftermath of the rebel

William the Conqueror had not set his sons up for success, and at the heart of it was land. Obviousl

I’ve gotta be honest, some of these spells seem a bit rude. The post Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at

William Rufus’ first year as King had probably not gone down as he hoped. And as Bishop Odo and his

Got a jealousy problem and a spare leek? Boy, do we ever have a cure for you. The post Medieval Magi

Word of Rufus’ army, and the destruction of the rebel forces at Tunbridge, had no doubt reached Peve

It was Easter of 1088.  This was, typically, a  time when the most powerful figures of England would

Primogeniture, the practice of handing all wealth and power from father to the eldest son, had done

We’re joining the Sisterhood of the Travelling Uterus for this one. The post Medieval Medicine Sampl

452 – Odo? Oh Yes.

2024/7/2

Somewhere around the time  William the First was bursting out of his tomb like roasted chestnut and 

451 – The Lucky Few

2024/6/25

You know, I almost titled the last episode  “The Gang Goes To A Funeral” but the trouble was that th

It was early September of 1087, and for weeks…nearly two months, in fact… people had been discussing

Strap yourselves in. These kids are something else. The post 449 – Chapter Ten: The Boys first appea

The story of William and the conquest has been a long road, and I’ve heard from some of you that thi

If the last few episodes have seemed a little confusing, then you’re hearing them right. Europe at t

When we left off, things were looking pretty bad for William and William’s hope of a legacy. Maine w