The British History Podcast

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

Episodes

Total: 496

434 – The Boys

2023/12/9

As William the Conqueror’s sons grow, their future roles and the weight of their lineage come into s

In 1075, King Bleddyn of Gwynedd and Powys, a formidable leader aiming for Welsh unification, finds

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In 1075, Earl Roger and Earl Ralph lead a significant rebellion against King William, spurred by per

In 1075, amidst the backdrop of William’s strained relations with England and his noble court, a gra

As King William navigates the complexities of ruling England, he faces the challenges of governance,

In 1072, the landscape of power in England and Normandy is tumultuous, with William’s conquest still

Five years post-Hastings, England remains embroiled in resistance against William’s rule, witnessing

Hereward’s audacious demands for ransom, his tactical raids, and the legendary encounter with Saint

In 1071, amidst the backdrop of Norman conquest and resistance, the narrative unfolds around the tra

In 1071, the betrayal by Abbot Thurstan to William, revealing Ely’s defenses, marks a pivotal moment

As the siege of Ely intensifies, the story takes unexpected turns with witchcraft, cultural beliefs

William’s efforts to conquer Ely, hindered by the resourceful Hereward, climax with a bold yet flawe

Hereward the Wake, embodying the essence of a folk hero, engages in a daring operation to infiltrate

King William’s siege of Ely, motivated by Hereward’s defiance, epitomizes the struggle between Norma

Hereward’s raid on Peterborough and subsequent alliance with Danish forces highlight a critical phas

Hereward the Wake, a figure of enigmatic life and legendary prowess, reemerges into the historical n

Following the Harrying of the North, King William’s grueling campaign through the Pennines during wi

In the aftermath of William the Conqueror’s devastating Harrying of the North, King Malcolm III of S