The British History Podcast podcast

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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.

 

#551

512 – Oops, All Henrys

Today we’re returning to our story.  We’ve spent the early part of this chapter focusing o... more

Yesterday

36 MINS

36:03

Yesterday


#550

511 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part Two

Congratulations Sheriff, you’ve made it through the crucible.  Literally. Now, granted, yo... more

23 Oct 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:03

23 Oct 2026


#549

510 – Exchequers and ExBalancers: Part One

We are about to do something a little unusual for the BHP.  We’re going to muddy the timel... more

08 Oct 2026

48 MINS

48:49

08 Oct 2026


#548

509 – Court Costs

King Henry’s Court was huge. And that makes sense.  His predecessor, King Rufus, was a par... more

02 Oct 2026

34 MINS

34:04

02 Oct 2026


#547

508 – The Reformation Begins

The King was triumphant and his older brother was, if we’re taking the King’s word for it,... more

24 Sep 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:41

24 Sep 2026


#546

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 ... more

11 Sep 2026

19 MINS

19:35

11 Sep 2026


#545

507 – Law and Order: Normandy

Henry had defeated his brother… but he hadn’t defeated Normandy.  At least, not yet.  Duke... more

03 Sep 2026

32 MINS

32:18

03 Sep 2026


#544

The Song of Roland Sample

Buckle up for a retelling of the medieval MCU that was driving Crusader culture. The post ... more

17 Aug 2026

21 MINS

21:11

17 Aug 2026


#543

506 – Chapter Eleven: The Machine

At long last, the struggle was over. The post [506 – Chapter Eleven: The Machine] (https:/... more

14 Aug 2026

03 MINS

03:52

14 Aug 2026


#542

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 cour... more

07 Aug 2026

48 MINS

48:01

07 Aug 2026


#541

504 – At Anslem’s Bec and Call

It was July 21st of 1105 and Henry was in Laigle. Just like he was in the late 1070s.  And... more

30 Jul 2026

41 MINS

41:43

30 Jul 2026