The British History Podcast
History Podcasts
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.
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United States
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@BritishPodcast
Language:
English
Episodes
482 – Eye for an Eye
9/5/2025
Alright. When we left off, I mentioned that while Rufus was in Normandy, things in England had been getting interesting in his absence. Let’s start with Bishop Walkelin.
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Duration:00:27:19
481 – Operation Baguette Storm
8/22/2025
When we left off, Rufus and Robert of Belleme were marching upon Maine. Specifically, Count Helias’ fortress at Danguel. This fortress made military incursions and raids into Maine insanely difficult. Which Rufus and Robert found deeply inconsiderate, so it would have to be brought down or, at the very least it would have to be […]
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Duration:00:48:12
480 – All Gas, No Brakes
8/6/2025
Alright, so when we left off Edgar (the eldest living son of Malcolm Canmore) had claimed the throne of Scotland. But, in classic medieval style, the way that Edgar had gone about that was anything but simple. Edgar had taken the throne from his Uncle, King Donald III, and to pull that off Edgar had […]
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Duration:00:40:00
479 – Be Like Water
7/18/2025
For years, Normandy had been wracked with internal conflict, war, and political unrest. The Duchy had nearly been the end of Duke Robert countless times… and if there was a single defining characteristic of Normandy under Robert, it would be “chaos.”
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Duration:00:38:43
A Quick Update on the Show
7/10/2025
Don’t panic, we aren’t quitting. But we are making a change that might affect you.
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Duration:00:01:47
Medieval Rise and Grind Sample
7/8/2025
It turns out hustle culture is nothing new.
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Duration:00:15:45
478 – A Fire Sale for the Faithful
6/23/2025
It’s September of 1096, and Duke Robert was setting out on Crusade, intent on taking the main pilgrim road to Rome and Norman Italy. Joining him were his retainers, soldiers, and supporters… including high ranked figures like Bishop Odo of Bayeux, Count Robert of Flanders, and Stephen of Aumale (who was the forgettable guy that […]
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Duration:00:32:45
477 – Deus Did Not Vult: The People’s Crusade
6/12/2025
Everyone in England was angry with Rufus. He was fining, taxing, and now torturing his way through the country. And Rufus was mad at everyone in England. Which was why he was fining, taxing, and torturing his way through the country.
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Duration:00:54:52
Lords and Landlords Sample
5/30/2025
And the full version even includes a drinking game! You can hear the full episode by signing up for membership.
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Duration:00:15:39
476 – The Crackdown
5/20/2025
In 1096, Robert de Mowbray, the former Earl of Northumbria, was living in Windsor. And he better get comfy, because his majesty seemed quite happy to keep him there as a permanent resident.
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Duration:00:41:21
Medieval Urbanization Sample
5/13/2025
We strive in this one to prove you can be urban without being urbane. You can hear the full episode by signing up for membership.
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Duration:00:20:01
475 – The Fall of Mowbray
5/5/2025
Night fell… and gradually, everything within Bamburgh and the Malvoisin went quiet. Sure, there were the occasional patrols, and the occasional muffled voice as two people shared a moment, or simply tried to keep themselves awake while on watch… but for the most part, there was no sound except for that of the waves lapping […]
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Duration:00:29:47
474 – Malvoisin, the Evil Neighbor
4/25/2025
Rufus was marching North to directly challenge de Mowbray and anyone foolish enough to follow him. And of course he was. There was only one response this King was ever going to have to de Mowbray’s instigation. War.
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Duration:00:37:38
473 – Stage Management
4/15/2025
So, when we left off, Anselm finally had his Pallium, and Rufus got… well… Rufus got all the independence and freedom from Church interference that he could have hoped for. Even better, his Bishops were on the same page as him and were supporting the King’s independence from Rome.
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Duration:00:38:52
472 – Radicals
3/31/2025
We have spent a lot of time with the situation between Anselm and Rufus, and all their messy interpersonal drama, but we haven’t really discussed the true elephant in the room. Radicalism.
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Duration:00:35:51
471 – How To Lose Friends and Irritate People
3/21/2025
It was January of 1095 and Rufus was still at war with his eldest brother, Duke Robert. A war that could have been avoided if the Red King had simply kept his word… or even just apologized. But he wasn’t interested in doing either of those things, so people were dying in Normandy.
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Duration:00:38:06
470 – Tough Treaty
3/14/2025
As I’ve mentioned a few times… we are discussing one of those periods of history where everything was kind of happening all at once. This presents a challenge when trying to create a clear narrative that you can follow, while also staying true to the order of events. And that’s assuming there is a clear […]
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Duration:00:41:01
469 – Robert of Rhuddlan
2/24/2025
In the space of less than a year, the Norman barons had surged deep into Wales and were further entrenching themselves using castles and other fortifications.
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Duration:00:28:48
468 – Regicide’s Back On The Menu Boys
2/11/2025
King Malcom Canmore hit his breaking point.
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Duration:00:38:56
Medieval Childhoods
1/29/2025
If you think that video games are too violent, wait until you hear about Face Slap.
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Duration:00:15:38