The British History Podcast podcast

The British History Podcast

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.

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.

 

#498

472 – Radicals

We have spent a lot of time with the situation between Anselm and Rufus, and all their mes... more

20 hrs Ago

35 MINS

35:51

20 hrs Ago


#497

471 – How To Lose Friends and Irritate People

It was January of 1095 and Rufus was still at war with his eldest brother, Duke Robert. A ... more

21 Mar 2025

38 MINS

38:06

21 Mar 2025


#496

470 – Tough Treaty

As I’ve mentioned a few times… we are discussing one of those periods of history where eve... more

14 Mar 2025

41 MINS

41:01

14 Mar 2025


#495

469 – Robert of Rhuddlan

In the space of less than a year, the Norman barons had surged deep into Wales and were fu... more

24 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:48

24 Feb 2025


#494

468 – Regicide’s Back On The Menu Boys

King Malcom Canmore hit his breaking point. The post [468 – Regicide’s Back On The Menu Bo... more

11 Feb 2025

38 MINS

38:56

11 Feb 2025


#493

Medieval Childhoods

If you think that video games are too violent, wait until you hear about Face Slap. The po... more

29 Jan 2025

15 MINS

15:38

29 Jan 2025


#492

467 – Saint Anselm

Ok, I know at the end of that last episode I kinda sorta promised you a fight. And we are ... more

25 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:01

25 Jan 2025


#491

466 – The Bachelor

All of those promises Rufus made to be a better man had finally convinced God.  After abou... more

19 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:09

19 Jan 2025


#490

465 – Anselm Arrives

Rufus was once again the only brother in England. The post [465 – Anselm Arrives] (https:/... more

10 Jan 2025

57 MINS

57:31

10 Jan 2025


#489

Medieval Education Sample

Come get schooled. The post [Medieval Education Sample] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodc... more

14 Dec 2024

14 MINS

14:27

14 Dec 2024


#488

464 – Rufus’ Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Campaign

We don’t really know precisely what Henry got up to once he fled Mont Saint Michel. What f... more

14 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:56

14 Dec 2024


#487

463 – Finding Out

After Robert kicked Henry out of Rouen, the Duke tried to restabilize his position in Norm... more

28 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:54

28 Nov 2024


#486

462 – Defenestration Nation

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes money to make money,” and while usually the per... more

19 Nov 2024

36 MINS

36:24

19 Nov 2024


#485

461 – Destabilizing a Nation: A How-To Guide

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

03 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:09

03 Nov 2024


#484

460 – The White Tower

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

24 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:45

24 Oct 2024


#483

459 – Lashing Out

With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had fr... more

11 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:17

11 Oct 2024


#482

458 – Henry’s Story

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

27 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:38

27 Sep 2024


#481

457 – The Bachelor King

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

17 Sep 2024

54 MINS

54:25

17 Sep 2024