Queens Podcast The White Ship Disaster (patreon re-run)
In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place?
Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster
03:04 The Royal Family Drama
06:30 King Henry's Reign and Policies
11:26 The Party on the White Ship
20:12 The Blessing and the Inevitable Tragedy
21:56 Theories on Steven's Departure
28:30 The Tragic Shipwreck
30:33 Comparing the White Ship to the Titanic
38:55 The Aftermath and Historical Impact
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices