The Bald Historian Podcast
The Bald Historian loves history and learning about the world’s story. We also want you to love learning about our history too. Join us as we explore our shared history. We aim to enlighten, educate and entertain.
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Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Join us as we journey back to the 11th century and meet such characters as Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William of Normandie, as they battle it out to decide who is the rightful King of the English!
Learn about the events leading up to the battles of Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings, and gain an insight into the battles themselves.
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Join us once again as we follow William the Conqueror's journey through southern England as he attempts to be crowned and establish his authority over his new kingdom.
But alas, a plot is established to overthrow William whilst he is back in Normandy. Can William gather intelligence on the plot in order to save his crown?
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Join us as we follow King William in his struggle to pacify England.
Rebellions in the south-west and north test William's mettle as the Anglo-Saxons put up fierce resistance!
Can William secure his throne against hostile forces from within England and across the Irish Sea?
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
The Danes are coming!
William is still plagued by uprisings in England, and yet, he must face a new threat to his throne - King Swein II of Denmark.
As the Danes ravage the area around the Humber, William must decide where to concentrate his efforts - against the rebellious English or the invading Danes!
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
The Normans have forced the Danes to leave England.
But a threat still remains - Hereward the Wake. He makes his stand at Ely, an island surrounded by marshland.
There are also changes to the Church in England, in which William brings it more into line with Rome, and the Church in Normandy.
As the Normans attempt to stamp their authority on the Church in England, can they complete their conquest of England?
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
William faces yet another revolt. This time it is not the Anglo-Saxons rising up against him. This is a case of keeping your enemies close, but your friends closer.
Once the Normans have consolidated their grip on England, they set about changing the landscape of the Kingdom and then going further by documenting all that is owed to the Norman King.
Join us as we discuss the last years of the Norman Conquest in the final episode of Season One of The Bald Historian Podcast!