The British History Podcast

300 – Noble Lives

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Dec 18, 2018
The podcast discusses the power of King's Thegns, the structure of noble households, the challenge of finding a lord, the ceremony of becoming a retainer, and the risks of bandit attacks and assassination for nobility.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Organization of Noble Households and the Issue of Unattached Individuals
02:04 • 3min
3
The Challenge of Finding a Lord
05:10 • 1min
4
The Ceremony and Oath of Becoming a Retainer
06:37 • 14min
5
Noble Lives: Lords, Bandits, and Assassination
20:41 • 3min