The British History Podcast 355 – Double, Double Toil and Trouble
Aug 20, 2020
Exploring Scotland's limited presence in English records during the Dark Ages, the challenges of piecing together its real history, the division of the Picts and the rise of the House of Moray, the origins and powers of the Moor Mares, the murder of King Donald II and the conflicting records surrounding it, and the planning of King Malcolm's wedding and its impact on the kingdom.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Scotland's Complex History
02:08 • 17min
Scottish Kings and the Challenging Territory of Moray
19:22 • 3min
The Division of the Picts and the Rise of the House of Moray
22:05 • 2min
The Origins and Powers of the Moor Mares
24:00 • 6min
Murder and Political Challenges
29:45 • 12min
The Marriage and Dynastic Connection
42:09 • 2min