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A weekly podcast on the history of England - presented by Charlie Higson @charliehigson.bsky.social and his friendly experts. Series 3 out now! 👇
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Matilda’s fight for the English crown sparked a civil war that tore the country apart. Today, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by historian & author Helen Castor to discuss the Empress's fierce battle for power and her lasting impact on medieval England.
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January 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Matilda’s fight for the English crown sparked a civil war that tore the country apart. Today, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by historian & author Helen Castor to discuss the Empress's fierce battle for power and her lasting impact on medieval England.
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⚔️ A man worthy of an entire episode—William Marshal, the 'Greatest Knight in Christendom'. He survived 5 kings & left an incredible legacy. Joining @charliehigson.bsky.social today is medieval expert Sophie Ambler to talk about The Marshal’s eventful life.
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January 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
⚔️ A man worthy of an entire episode—William Marshal, the 'Greatest Knight in Christendom'. He survived 5 kings & left an incredible legacy. Joining @charliehigson.bsky.social today is medieval expert Sophie Ambler to talk about The Marshal’s eventful life.
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What did Lady Margaret Beaufort do?! 👀
January 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
What did Lady Margaret Beaufort do?! 👀
Before going on stage at Medieval Fest, @charliehigson.bsky.social shared who he'd most like to meet from history. Missed last week's live episode? Catch up here 🎙️ podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social #MedievalFest #HistFest
@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social #MedievalFest #HistFest
January 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Before going on stage at Medieval Fest, @charliehigson.bsky.social shared who he'd most like to meet from history. Missed last week's live episode? Catch up here 🎙️ podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social #MedievalFest #HistFest
@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social #MedievalFest #HistFest
Start your Friday with political intrigue, conspiracy, and murder! 🗡️ Today’s LIVE episode from Medieval Fest is all about How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, featuring the brilliant Helen Castor, Lubaaba Al-Azami, and @nathenamin.bsky.social. 🎙️
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January 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Start your Friday with political intrigue, conspiracy, and murder! 🗡️ Today’s LIVE episode from Medieval Fest is all about How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, featuring the brilliant Helen Castor, Lubaaba Al-Azami, and @nathenamin.bsky.social. 🎙️
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Before recording a live episode at Medieval Fest, we caught up with Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami to ask which historical figure she’d most like to meet—and what question she’d ask them. 🗨️
This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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January 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Before recording a live episode at Medieval Fest, we caught up with Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami to ask which historical figure she’d most like to meet—and what question she’d ask them. 🗨️
This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social
This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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🎙️ In today’s special episode, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Dr Eleanor Jackson, one of the curators of Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social. A must-see exhibition and a brilliant chat!
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January 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎙️ In today’s special episode, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Dr Eleanor Jackson, one of the curators of Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social. A must-see exhibition and a brilliant chat!
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🎙️ Hetta Howes is on the pod to discuss her brilliant new book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife', exploring medieval women through four remarkable figures: Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan & Margery Kempe. It's a fantastic episode! 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
December 27, 2024 at 10:04 AM
🎙️ Hetta Howes is on the pod to discuss her brilliant new book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife', exploring medieval women through four remarkable figures: Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan & Margery Kempe. It's a fantastic episode! 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
Thomas Becket: Henry II’s best friend, rewarded with power and titles, but their clash ended in murder. Why was he killed? What caused the fallout? And where did the ‘a’ in Thomas a Becket come from? Nicholas Vincent joins @charliehigson.bsky.social to uncover it all.
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December 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Thomas Becket: Henry II’s best friend, rewarded with power and titles, but their clash ended in murder. Why was he killed? What caused the fallout? And where did the ‘a’ in Thomas a Becket come from? Nicholas Vincent joins @charliehigson.bsky.social to uncover it all.
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We had the pleasure of speaking with historian Helen Castor backstage at #MedFest to find out which historical figure she’d most like to meet. She's picked a great one!
@histfest.bsky.social
@histfest.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 10:01 AM
We had the pleasure of speaking with historian Helen Castor backstage at #MedFest to find out which historical figure she’d most like to meet. She's picked a great one!
@histfest.bsky.social
@histfest.bsky.social
We caught up with author & historian, @nathenamin.bsky.social before going onstage at the recent #MedFest to find out who he'd like to most from history... Can you guess who it is?! @histfest.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 10:01 AM
We caught up with author & historian, @nathenamin.bsky.social before going onstage at the recent #MedFest to find out who he'd like to most from history... Can you guess who it is?! @histfest.bsky.social
Today's episode is all about the origins of the Crusades. @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Jonathan Phillips, Prof. of Crusading History at @royalholloway.bsky.social, to explore Pope Urban II's 1095 call to the First Crusade and its pivotal moments.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Today's episode is all about the origins of the Crusades. @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Jonathan Phillips, Prof. of Crusading History at @royalholloway.bsky.social, to explore Pope Urban II's 1095 call to the First Crusade and its pivotal moments.
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And of course, thank you to everyone who came along! This live episode on How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, will be available very soon.
December 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM
And of course, thank you to everyone who came along! This live episode on How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, will be available very soon.
What a fabulous afternoon at @histfest.bsky.social with some brilliant guests joining @charliehigson.bsky.social on stage. A big thank you to Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami, @nathenamin.bsky.social, and Helen Castor (who got through the entire talk despite losing her voice earlier in the week!).
December 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM
What a fabulous afternoon at @histfest.bsky.social with some brilliant guests joining @charliehigson.bsky.social on stage. A big thank you to Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami, @nathenamin.bsky.social, and Helen Castor (who got through the entire talk despite losing her voice earlier in the week!).
🚨 Series 3 is here! 🚨
This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:08 AM
🚨 Series 3 is here! 🚨
This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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If you liked this episode, you'll love Michael's book, In Search of the Dark Ages. Go check it out!
November 29, 2024 at 9:21 AM
If you liked this episode, you'll love Michael's book, In Search of the Dark Ages. Go check it out!
To close series 2, @charliehigson.bsky.social welcomes legendary history documentary maker and author, Michael Wood. They discuss his incredible career, the Anglo-Saxons, and why the so-called Dark Ages weren’t dark at all.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:21 AM
To close series 2, @charliehigson.bsky.social welcomes legendary history documentary maker and author, Michael Wood. They discuss his incredible career, the Anglo-Saxons, and why the so-called Dark Ages weren’t dark at all.
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History is told not just through our monarchs, but also through art. 🎨 @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by art historian, @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social, to explore the evolution of British art through the ages in this special bonus episode. 🎙️
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November 22, 2024 at 9:12 AM
History is told not just through our monarchs, but also through art. 🎨 @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by art historian, @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social, to explore the evolution of British art through the ages in this special bonus episode. 🎙️
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Good morning, lovely people of Bluesky. What better way to start your Sunday than with a cup of tea and the latest episode of the pod? This week, it's all about Harald Hardnut! Listen here 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
November 17, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Good morning, lovely people of Bluesky. What better way to start your Sunday than with a cup of tea and the latest episode of the pod? This week, it's all about Harald Hardnut! Listen here 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...