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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.
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- 6 days ago1h 3m
511 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part Two
Congratulations Sheriff, you’ve made it through the crucible. Literally. Now, granted, you’ve lost some money along the way. Percentages were shaved off because of the purity of the silver. Coins were tossed out because edges had been literally shaved off by the scoundrels in your shire. And, of course, money was flowing rapidly out of […] The post 511 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part Two first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- 3 weeks ago48 min
510 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part One
We are about to do something a little unusual for the BHP. We’re going to muddy the timeline. Now, normally we stick to the chronological timeline. We live the story as it unfolds. But the birth of the Exchequer presents us with a bit of a headache because it’s being built right now in the […] The post 510 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part One first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
509 – Court Costs
King Henry’s Court was huge. And that makes sense. His predecessor, King Rufus, was a party animal and, as such, his Court had swollen into a massive, roving scene where anyone who wanted power… or just free wine… crowded in through the doors. The post 509 – Court Costs first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- Sep 24, 20261h 2m
508 – The Reformation Begins
The King was triumphant and his older brother was, if we’re taking the King’s word for it, retired and happily living in the lap of luxury… and most of the King’s other enemies were either imprisoned, dead, or keeping their heads down for fear of the King throwing them into the lap of luxury, too. The post 508 – The Reformation Begins first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- Sep 11, 202619 min
Chansons de Geste and 12th Century Performance Sample
A sample of our deep dive into the performance and the culture that surrounds the Song of Roland. The post Chansons de Geste and 12th Century Performance Sample first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- Sep 3, 202632 min
507 – Law and Order: Normandy
Henry had defeated his brother… but he hadn’t defeated Normandy. At least, not yet. Duke Robert still had supporters out there and Falaise was still loyal to the Duke. In fact, Duke Robert’s son, William Clito, was sheltering in Falaise. The post 507 – Law and Order: Normandy first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- Aug 17, 202621 min
The Song of Roland Sample
Buckle up for a retelling of the medieval MCU that was driving Crusader culture. The post The Song of Roland Sample first appeared on The British History Podcast.
- Aug 14, 20263 min
Chapter Eleven – The Machine
At long last, the struggle was over. The post Chapter Eleven – The Machine first appeared on The British History Podcast.
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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.
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