The British History Podcast

Ok, so last episode we ended at 597. For those of you who are really into Anglo Saxon history, you might recognize that date as the date that Christianity gets reintroduced to Anglo Saxon Britain. It’s a big deal. A huge deal, in fact. It will bring war, it will bring chaos, and it will […] The post 87 – Concubinage and Apartheid in Anglo Saxon England first appeared on The British History Podcast.

Ok, from the title you might have gathered that we’re going to be talking about Ceawlin today. Now from all this discussion of various anglo saxon leaders, you might have noticed that while I’ve been saying Cynric, Cerdic, and Ceawlin… with C being a CH sound… we also have this Cutha fellow in Wessex, and […] The post 86 – The Fall of Ceawlin… and others first appeared on The British History Podcast.

In this episode, the chaos in England continues as power struggles and battles unfold. The political turmoil in Berenicia and Wessex, with conflicts among the sons of Ida, is explored. The Battle of Begggen is discussed, questioning the absence of Chalin. The rise of Wufa as king of East Anglia and the challenges faced by Athelric in Bernicia are also covered. Finally, the ongoing conflicts in Wessex, including the invasion led by King Charlin and his son Cuthwine, are examined.

The host answers questions about Scotland's Witchcraft Act, Scottish public education, and their favorite non-Western historical period. They discuss the historical changes and cultural clashes happening in 19th century Japan. A debate ensues on the outcome of a battle between Romans and redcoats. They explore topics such as cultural bias and the romanticization of violence in Viking Norse culture. The hosts give advice for aspiring podcasters and share personal insights into their background and side projects.

The podcast explores the culture and tactics of Dark Age warfare, including the qualifications to be a part of a war band, the influence of poems and supernatural beliefs, and the absence of organized cavalry. It also discusses the significance of weapons, the role of leaders, and the intensity of close combat in battle.

The podcast delves into the power struggle between Wessex and Kent in the year 586, discusses various interpretations of war throughout history, explores motives behind Athelbert's invasion, examines the treatment of prisoners of war in ancient cultures, and speculates on the objectives of the upcoming battle between Chalin and Atholbert.

The podcast explores topics such as language and culture shifts in early medieval Britain, the selective emphasis of heritage, and the impact of a non-monetary economy on British kings' ability to rule.

The podcast discusses the emergence of regional cultural groups in post-Roman Britain, migration and expansion, succession and instability in the North, power shifts and succession of kings in Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, and conflicts and changing kingdoms on the island

This podcast discusses the origins of Saint Patrick and the setting of a Roman-style settlement in Britain. It explores the role of sheep in Irish farm life, the challenges faced by a young man who escaped slavery in Ireland, the phenomenon of sleep paralysis and its potential connections to myths of alien abduction, Patrick's journey back to his hometown, the rise of Christianity and its challenges, and the training and education of Saint Patrick in the Chironian Sea or Gaul.

The podcast explores the influence of nature on the development of regional cultures throughout history. Topics include the impact of the collapse of Roman civilization on the environment and communities in Britain, the consequences of environmental changes on culture and politics, the challenges faced by communities in a difficult natural environment, and how travel and nature influenced kingdom expansion and cultural development.