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 histories of England, Scotland, and Wales. To access all episodes, click subscribe.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 11 days 19 hours 16 minutes
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365 – The Red Cliffs of Dover
In 1050, Thorrfinn the Jarl of Orkney went to Rome. And on trip to Rome is complete without a visit with the Pope. And when Thorrfin had his meeting, we’re told that Pope personally absolved the Jarl’s sins.
364 – Reconciliation
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363 – Treason!
Piece by piece, the board was being set for a...
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362 – Meet the Godwins
History is just the story of humans across time. Therefore, like humanity, history is varied, it’s emotional, it’s complex. And often it’s just f*cking messy.
360 – The Long Game
In 1040, while England was dealing with the chaos of Harthacnut’s reign and the threat of yet another succession mess, Scotland was dealing with its own set of problems. The northern Kingdom just lost its king.
359 – Play Autocrat Games; Win Autocrat Prizes
In 1040, England once again had a new King. But England was finding Harthacnut a tough pill to swallow.
358 – King Harthacnut
Today’s story starts in 1039. It’s a big year,...
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357 – Walter Map’s Courtly Trifles
The early 11th century was an unlikely time of...
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