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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Doomsday Book

Book • 2005

The Doomsday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, was a comprehensive survey of England's landholdings and population.

It provided valuable data for taxation and governance, offering a detailed snapshot of medieval English society.

The survey's meticulous record-keeping established a baseline for understanding land ownership, demographics, and economic resources.

Its impact extended far beyond its immediate purpose, shaping future administrative practices and providing historians with an invaluable source of information.

The Doomsday Book remains a significant historical artifact, illustrating the importance of accurate data collection for effective governance.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in relation to the Norman Conquest.

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557. 1066: The Norman Conquest (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Chuck Bryan

as the author of "The Doomsday Book: The Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Threats".

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How GPS Works

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

in the context of the UK's history of data collection.

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Mentioned as a historical record of William the Conqueror's realm.

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Laser Versus Parchment: Doomsday for the Disc

Mentioned by

Marc Morris

as containing data that shows the English ruling class was almost entirely removed after the conquest.

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The Normans: everything you wanted to know

Mentioned by

Helen Zaltzman

as a historical record from 1086 documenting land ownership and value for taxation purposes.

216. Four Letter Words: Terisk

Mentioned by Ben, referencing Josh's series and explaining that Marshall Brain's book lays out scenarios of the end of the world.

What Comes After Humans? Chapter One: A Brief, Brightly Burning Light

Mentioned in the description of

Max Adams

' next project, where he will walk a thousand miles through the English counties.

Max Adams and Colm O’Brien, "Northumbria AD 367-867: Earth Hall, Ring Gift and Heaven’s Field" (Birlinn, 2025)

Mentioned by

Aditya Chakrabortty

as one of the most famous books in England, used to collect records of wealth.

Andy Burnham Isn’t Ruling Out Challenging Keir Starmer

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

in reference to data collection in 1086.

Cautionary Questions with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

Mentioned by

Sam Bidwell

when discussing the importance of accurate population data for policymaking.

The Edition: migration mystery, Ipso’s trans muddle & are you a ‘trad dad’?

Mentioned by a listener, Megan, who read it after a recommendation from the podcast and found the timing fitting as she had COVID and felt like she had the plague.