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.

 

#513

481 – Operation Baguette Storm

When we left off, Rufus and Robert of Belleme were marching upon Maine.  Specifically, Cou... more

22 Aug 2025

48 MINS

48:12

22 Aug 2025


#512

480 – All Gas, No Brakes

Alright, so when we left off Edgar (the eldest living son of Malcolm Canmore) had claimed ... more

06 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:00

06 Aug 2025


#511

479 – Be Like Water

For years, Normandy had been wracked with internal conflict, war, and political unrest.  T... more

18 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:43

18 Jul 2025


#510

A Quick Update on the Show

Don’t panic, we aren’t quitting. But we are making a change that might affect you. The pos... more

10 Jul 2025

01 MINS

01:47

10 Jul 2025


#509

Medieval Rise and Grind Sample

It turns out hustle culture is nothing new. The post [Medieval Rise and Grind Sample] (htt... more

08 Jul 2025

15 MINS

15:45

08 Jul 2025


#508

478 – A Fire Sale for the Faithful

It’s September of 1096, and Duke Robert was setting out on Crusade, intent on taking the m... more

23 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:45

23 Jun 2025


#507

477 – Deus Did Not Vult: The People’s Crusade

Everyone in England was angry with Rufus. He was fining, taxing, and now torturing his way... more

12 Jun 2025

54 MINS

54:52

12 Jun 2025


#506

Lords and Landlords Sample

And the full version even includes a drinking game! You can hear the full episode by signi... more

30 May 2025

15 MINS

15:39

30 May 2025


#505

476 – The Crackdown

In 1096, Robert de Mowbray, the former Earl of Northumbria, was living in Windsor.  And he... more

20 May 2025

41 MINS

41:21

20 May 2025


#504

Medieval Urbanization Sample

We strive in this one to prove you can be urban without being urbane. You can hear the ful... more

13 May 2025

20 MINS

20:01

13 May 2025


#503

475 – The Fall of Mowbray

Night fell… and gradually, everything within Bamburgh and the Malvoisin went quiet.  Sure,... more

05 May 2025

29 MINS

29:47

05 May 2025


#502

474 – Malvoisin, the Evil Neighbor

Rufus was marching North to directly challenge de Mowbray and anyone foolish enough to fol... more

25 Apr 2025

37 MINS

37:38

25 Apr 2025


#501

473 – Stage Management

So, when we left off, Anselm finally had his Pallium, and Rufus got… well… Rufus got all t... more

15 Apr 2025

38 MINS

38:52

15 Apr 2025