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The British History Podcast

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Jamie Jeffers

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.

#492

466 – The Bachelor

All of those promises Rufus made to be a better man had finally convinced God. After about two months of being bedridden, the King finally recovered from his mysterious illness. And now that the Divine had delivered its side of the bargain… well, there was really no point to any of those promises anymore. So […] The post [466 – The Bachelor] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/466-the-bachelor/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

Yesterday

38 MINS

38:09

Yesterday

#491

465 – Anselm Arrives

Rufus was once again the only brother in England. The post [465 – Anselm Arrives] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/465-anselm-arrives/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

10 Jan 2025

57 MINS

57:31

10 Jan 2025

#490

A Quick Update (ft. Nazgûl)

2024 went out swinging. The post [A Quick Update (ft. Nazgûl)] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/a-quick-update-ft-nazgul/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

04 Jan 2025

00 MINS

00:46

04 Jan 2025

#489

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 few records we have are incomplete and some contradictory. But from those records we /are/ able to glean some details… and when we take the accounts in total, what immediately becomes clear is that, just because Henry was […] The post [464 – Rufus’ Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Campaign] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/464-rufus-terrible-no-good-very-bad-campaign/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

14 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:56

14 Dec 2024

#488

463 – Finding Out

After Robert kicked Henry out of Rouen, the Duke tried to restabilize his position in Normandy. And his first move was to make an alliance with Robert of Belleme. The post [463 – Finding Out] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/463-finding-out/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:54

28 Nov 2024

#487

462 – Defenestration Nation

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes money to make money,” and while usually the person telling you that is just trying to sell you something you don’t need….there is some truth to it. At least in the way our economy works. It’s also true of how feudal economies worked. The post [462 – Defenestration Nation] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/462-defenestration-nation/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

36 MINS

36:24

19 Nov 2024

#486

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 back in the 11th century, too. Rufus and Robert got the attention, while Henry… the youngest, and apparently most forgettable brother… was often left out. And this reality was made most clear when their father died… and, […] The post [461 – Destabilizing a Nation: A How-To Guide] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/461-destabilizing-a-nation-a-how-to-guide/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

03 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:09

03 Nov 2024

#485

460 – The White Tower

It’s one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The White Tower, or more recently, the Tower of London. If you’ve visited London you likely took time to go see it. The post [460 – The White Tower] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/460-the-white-tower/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:45

24 Oct 2024

#484

459 – Lashing Out

With Count Henry and Robert of Belleme imprisoned under his tender care, Bishop Odo had free rein to guide the impressionable Duke Robert in whatever direction he wanted. And he had a direction in mind. The post [459 – Lashing Out] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/459-lashing-out/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:17

11 Oct 2024

#483

458 – Henry’s Story

The last two episodes have been focused on how King William Rufus handled the aftermath of the rebellion, and the political moves being made. But Rufus didn’t exist in a vacuum… and across the Channel, his brothers were also making moves. The post [458 – Henry’s Story] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/458-henrys-story/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:38

27 Sep 2024

#482

457 – The Bachelor King

William the Conqueror had not set his sons up for success, and at the heart of it was land. Obviously, the way he distributed those lands in his Will had been a bit of a disaster, as it had set his two eldest sons up for war. The post [457 – The Bachelor King] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/457-the-bachelor-king/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

54 MINS

54:25

17 Sep 2024

#481

Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at the Devil

I’ve gotta be honest, some of these spells seem a bit rude. The post [Medieval Magic Sample: Shout at the Devil] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/medieval-magic-sample-shout-at-the-devil/) first appeared on [The British History Podcast] (https://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com) . ... Read more

01 Sep 2024

09 MINS

09:27

01 Sep 2024

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