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...
8 Okt 48min
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 j...
2 Okt 34min
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,...
24 Sep 1h 2min
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 P...
11 Sep 19min
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, W...
3 Sep 32min
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.
17 Aug 21min
506 – Chapter Eleven: The Machine
At long last, the struggle was over. The post 506 – Chapter Eleven: The Machine first appeared on The British History Podcast.
14 Aug 3min
505 – The Battle of Tinchebray
It was the 15th of August, and King Henry was at Bec. He didn’t want to be at Bec, of course. He wanted to be in the field, fighting Robert. However, until the matter with Anselm was resolved, he di...
7 Aug 48min
