The British History Podcast

Exploring the political situation in Britain, including King Edmund's involvement in French politics and his untimely death. The rise of King Eadred and the traditions of power sharing and grooming heirs for rule. Interesting events during Eadred's reign, lack of rebellion in Northumbria, and potential influence of Eadred's mother. Eric Bloodaxe's conquest of Yorvick and discomfort caused to King Eadred.

Exploring the challenges, alliances, and downfall of the Anglo-Saxons, who faced war, famine, invasion, and disease throughout their existence on the island.

Explore the overlooked stories of common people throughout history. Tenant agreements and obligations in medieval England. Challenges faced by commoners and deviant burials. The impact of Roman occupation and social inequality. Poor living conditions and declining health in the Middle Ages.

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.

Exploring the roles of Ealdormen, Thanes, and Ceorls in Anglo-Saxon society. The significance and power of Ealdormen in the power structure. The complex system of third penny rights and its impact on English nobles. The power and wealth of Ealdormen in medieval England. A tale of theft, bribery, and conflicts. The acquisition of power through association with the king and the influential roles of attendants and stahlers.

Maya Hoole, an expert in Ancient DNA, discusses the groundbreaking DNA analysis on an ancient Scottish individual named Avis. They explore her genetic history, personal story, lactose intolerance, and her diet. The podcast also speculates on the reason behind a deviant burial, discusses the cause of death, and future plans for the project. Maya Hoole also shares their work on recording prehistoric carvings in Scotland.

This podcast discusses the societal transformation and changing relationship between farmers and nobles in Anglo-Saxon society. It explores the challenges faced by farmers in expanding their fields and the reorganization of land and labor. The podcast also explores how villages in medieval England cooperated in farming for efficiency.

Explore the impact of a royal murder on the lives of nobility and the general population. Learn about the challenges of communication and administration in King Alfred's time. Discover the transformation of Wessex through the establishment of burrs. Discuss the changes in governance and legal matters during Edward's reign. Dive into the expansion of England's territory and the shift in governance under Alfred's grandsons.

Explore the pagan origins and debunk the misconception that Halloween is an American holiday. Learn about the historical development influenced by Northern Ireland and Southwest Scotland. Discover the traditions and significance of the harvest season in British culture. Dive into ancient divination practices and traditions associated with Halloween.

Power struggles between King Louis IV and Hugh the Great in France, broken agreements, the twist of Richard's fate, King Louis' actions and the revolt in Rouen, political turmoil and feast preparations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Germany, and the three main suspects in the assassination of King Edmund