The British History Podcast

Up in the hills of Snowdonia, pinned between the sea and the English midlands, King Gruffydd fought against the invading forces of the Godwinsons.  And he was giving the English such a hard time that even  the Life of King Edward admits it in the record. The post 380 – Everybody Is Killing Everybody Else And Nobody Is Talking About It: Part 3 first appeared on The British History Podcast.

Earl AElfgar and his alliance with King Gruffydd of Wales was likely the one true barrier that stood between Harold Godwinson and the throne of England. The post 379 – Everybody Is Killing Everybody Else And Nobody Is Talking About It: Part 2 first appeared on The British History Podcast.

On the year 1059, there is an enigmatic entry in the Welsh Chronicle. The post 378 – Everybody is killing everybody else and no one is talking about it first appeared on The British History Podcast.

Water, and the ability to control water ways, was an important aspect in the Welsh imagination. In fact, the importance of Welsh power on the seas even appears in the Mabinogion. The post 377 – The King of Wales first appeared on The British History Podcast.

The podcast explores the warring between Scottish kings, the mysterious death of a king in Wales, the differences in English and Welsh systems of administration, fortification strategies in medieval Wales and England, and the military strategy of Welsh kings.

This podcast explores the peaceful reign of King Griffith in Wales, the search for a claimant on the English royal line, the aftermath of Macbeth and Malcolm Bighead's reigns, power shifts and land acquisitions in England, and the growing influence of Queen Edith and the issue of succession.

Queen Edith's political and diplomatic efforts help the House of Godwin rise to power. The challenges in Northumbria and Harold's march to Wales are discussed. The terms reached between Harold and Gruffeth heavily favor Wales. The mysterious peace negotiations between Gruffeth and King Edward are explored.

Earl AElfgar's difficulties in governing East Anglia, contrasting personalities of Harold Godwinson and Tostig, Elfgar's alliance with King Griffith, King Griffith's campaign into England, the invasion of Herrafordshire, and the defense of Harraford against King Gruffeth and Earl Elfgar.

This podcast explores the fascinating life of Queen Edith, the complexities of King Edward's character, his obsession with hunting, the contradictions in his character, power struggles in Anglo-Saxon England, and the rise of Tostig as the Earl of Northumbria.

Harold Godwinson's ascension to power and the power struggle with King Edward, Lady Gudiva's background debate, the generosity and controversy of God Giffu, the streaking incident involving Lady Gadeva, Macbeth's challenges from Malcolm Kanmore and Earl Seward, and the rivalry between Mac Duff and Macbeth in Scotland.