The British History Podcast 405 – Hereward the Wake: The Bourne Identity
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Nov 17, 2022 Learn about the legendary Hereward the Wake and the British people's resistance to conquest. Explore conflicting accounts surrounding the ownership of the Manor of Born. Delve into translating historical texts and Heruward's motivations. Uncover political intrigue and rivalries in 11th century England. Examine the reasons for Hereward the Wake's exile and debunk unreliable legends. Discover the truth behind Harroward's experiences in Flanders. Witness Harroward's rivalry, war, vengeance, and army-building.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Origins and Ownership of the Manor of Born
04:17 • 23min
Translation Differences and Heruward's Motivations
26:54 • 5min
Political Intrigue and Rivalries in 11th Century England
32:22 • 3min
Hereward the Wake's Exile and Legends
35:41 • 7min
Harroward's Time in Flanders and his Encounter with Turfrito
42:32 • 4min
Rivalry, War, and Vengeance
46:05 • 17min