Thomas Becket

In this podcast, delve into the intricate friendship between King Henry II and Thomas Becket, from trusted allies to bitter rivals. Explore Becket's rise from a working-class background to Archbishop of Canterbury and his doomed relationship with the king. Unravel the power struggles, tensions, exile, and eventually, Becket's murder, leading to a world-famous legacy.

Thomas Becket, Archbishop Becket became an intractable obstacle to Henry’s ambitions. Explore the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry II and the shocking murder of Becket in a cathedral. This chapter also delves into the aftermath of his death and the events that followed, including the knights seeking refuge and appealing to King Henry the Second for protection. It touches on King Henry's challenges and the collapse of the Anjouvin Empire.