

The Real Robin Hood May Have Been an Anglo-Saxon Hitman Who Killed an English King
Aug 15, 2024
Peter Staveley, author of "Robin Unhooded, And the Death of a King," presents a bold theory that redefines Robin Hood as an Anglo-Saxon hitman linked to the assassination of King William II. He challenges the traditional Merry Man narrative, proposing that Robin operated in the backdrop of the Norman Conquest and particularly in South Yorkshire. The discussion dives into the intriguing connections between Robin's actions and the political dynamics of the time, as well as the mysterious circumstances surrounding King Rufus's death.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unveiling the True Legends of Robin Hood
01:41 • 4min
Unraveling the Legend of Robin Hood
05:37 • 17min
Mysteries of King Rufus
22:49 • 6min
The Assassin's Legacy: Revisiting Robin Hood
28:51 • 10min
The Aftermath of Rufus's Death and Robin's Legacy
39:19 • 3min
Revisiting the Legacy of Robin Hood and His Historical Context
42:19 • 3min
A Rougher Perspective on Robin Hood and Podcast Updates
45:05 • 2min