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The Middle Ages is an oft-overlooked era in Western Civilization when many of our modern borders, cultures, and traditions came to be. Using in-depth research, the story of our medieval ancestors comes to life in vivid detail with an emphasis on tying the myriad storylines of the time together, to highlight the spider's web of European, African, Islamic and Asian entanglements proving once and for all our modern world was not created in a vacuum.
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Women make up half of the world's population, and yet history books often consign them to the sidelines. They are dismissed as merely the wives of powerful men; babymakers and nothing more. Yet women have been the driving force behind history for millennia, from female Pharoahs, warrior princesses and pirates, to the revolutionaries who sought to topple the male-dominated political systems of their day. From host of the popular 'Queens of England Podcast', The Other Half tells the forgotten ...
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A man who was unable to be stopped and a woman who refused to give in — the subjects of this episode are two incredible figures in medieval Italy in the mid- to late-11th century, and would do their level best to change the papal-imperial game going forward. This is their origin story. Oh, and, uh, about Roger Borsa's new role as duke... Members-On…
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After Palermo, the Hauteville brothers begin to part ways. And it’s doubtful that they were even aware of the time’s historic legacies, much like Christendom at-large wasn’t fully aware of the East-West Schism that occurred in 1054. It just...sorta...happened. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can join the many listen…
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Palermo once again is in Duke Robert’s crosshairs. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member! Just follow this link to our Patreon page …
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Sally arrives in France on the eve of Revolution and into a sexual relationship with her enslaver begins - leading to a fateful choice that would change her life forever. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Siege of Bari begins and ends in this episode, but it’s not a simple, open-and-shut story. There’s intrigue and emperors and naval battles and trash-talk. This one has it all! Most importantly, though, it has the cunning Duke Robert Guiscard establishing firm control over his long-held but pain in the neck duchy. Members-Only Series on Patreon:…
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Having rewritten this one and broken it up into two episodes (Episode 116 and this one), including re-recording them both…I really feel like this one works! I’m proud of the revisions (and extremely grateful I never posted the first version) and I hope you enjoy the new-and-improved Episodes 116 and 117! I’d love to hear your thoughts on them. As f…
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Having rewritten this one and broken it up into two episodes (Episodes 116 and 117), including re-recording them both…I really feel like this one works! I’m proud of the revisions (and extremely grateful I never posted the first version) and I hope you enjoy the new-and-improved Episodes 116 and 117! I’d love to hear your thoughts on them. Robert G…
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We break from our history narrative for this episode (which I have purposely not numbered so as to keep the flow of the narrative), and I hope you all make it to the end. I use this time to go off-script and share with you all some of my thoughts about the podcast so far -- where it's been, where it currently is, and where it might go in the future…
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Not all rulers are monarchs, and not all mistresses consented to sleeping with rulers. The relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson is one of the most controversial in American history - this is how it starts. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This is one of those episodes that creates a benchmark for all the military leaders to come after it. And Roger sets a high benchmark in what amounts to the Thermopylae of the Norman Conquest of Sicily. However, we remember such battles not only for their brilliant military acumen or displays of courage and daring, but for their enduring impacts on…
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1063 was a make-or-break year for Roger’s aspirations in Sicily. On this episode, we will look at how he saved his wife from revolt, survived a devastating siege, and even managed to push further into Sicily than he’d ever done before. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylin…
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An entire civil war…over a girl? What was this, ancient Troy? Nope, this is what happens when two Hauteville brothers have a disagreement. Just another day in Norman Italy! Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be …
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It’s all about moving forward when it comes to conquests and life, so that’s what both Robert and Roger do. They move further and further along one of the more important valleys on the mountainous island, a valley that would serve as the Normans’ first proving ground in the larger land-based conquest of Sicily. Roger, needless to say, would learn q…
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Roger learned a lot in the last episode and it was now time to put those lessons to work. Securing Messina was the key to establishing a foothold in Sicily; however, Muslim powers in Sicily flew to Messina’s aid as the Norman threat became real. How did Roger overcome the Muslim challenge to his invasion? Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a …
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It’s all about Roger, the baby of the Hauteville brood, as he takes his first real steps into world of international politics and legend-building. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the…
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As the sexual side of her relationship with Louis XV ended, Reinette would need to find new ways to remain in power - all the while, a new enemy emerged from across the Rhine. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We begin by catching up with our old friend, Robert Guiscard, before ending it with some serious moves made by a rising power within the Catholic Church. No joke. Major changes occur in this one, so tune in! Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a buck per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th centur…
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For centuries, Constantinople served as the frontline bulwark against Muslim expansion. After Manzikert, cracks began forming in those formidable walls, walls that served Christian Europe far more than it ever got credit for. Today, we take a look at the immediate effects of Manzikert. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month,…
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Manzikert! The battle that signaled a wind change for the Eastern Roman Empire. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a single dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member! Just f…
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For young Michael Doukas, everything was going great...until mom stepped in and ruined everything! Members-Only Series on Patreon: For a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member!…
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This episode shows the rare peaceful transition of power in the Middle Ages. However, peaceful though it was, even peace has its drama… Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I…
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On this episode, the reign of Isaac I Komnenos. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member! Just follow this link to our Patreon page …
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On this episode, Constantinople stands on the brink of either great things or absolute collapse. Which will it be? Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider be…
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No ads on this one. It's the least I can do to repay you all for your incredible patience lately. THANK YOU. On this episode, from Theodora to Michael IV, Constantinople is still looking for a foothold on stability. Can Michael VI do it? Or will it take someone else? Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multi…
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On this episode, Constantinople needs some context before continuing our storyline, before we can fully understand the coming dynasty of emperors, before we can grasp exactly what the Normans ran up against during the 1080’s and 1090’s. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storyli…
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WE'VE HIT DOUBLE DIGITS IN OUR EPISODE COUNT!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! On this episode, Constantinople needs some context before continuing our storyline. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will b…
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On this episode, we head back south where we remind ourselves about the Normans in southern Italy and their new, ever-shifting role and place in Mediterranean politics and culture. This is the first episode in a new bend in our medieval narrative we’re calling “The Other Norman Conquest.” Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a few bucks per mon…
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Today, we come to the end of an era, an era that would begin to define one of the most dominant cultures in history. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the what’s happening around England and Normandy while William becomes the conqueror of legend! For only a few bucks per…
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William makes amends with a longtime adversary, and an 11th century lession for all: Normans are always on the move. Always. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the what’s happening around England and Normandy while William becomes the conqueror of legend! For only a few b…
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A woman born in Italy, raised in the court of the Sun King and who would become the mistress of England’s most famous womanising monarch. Support the show on Patreon Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today, we learn more about how land ownership during the Norman Conquest upended ancient traditions, and how William was forced to step in and establish precedent, reprimanding his own brother-in-law in the process. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the what’s happening …
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