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Anglo-Saxon England

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Anglo-Saxon England is a podcast looking at the history of Anglo-Saxon England, beginning with the end of Roman Britain and ending with the Norman Conquest. We will not only talk about the history but also the literature, culture, and historiography of the Anglo-Saxon period. This show strives to offer an accessible but scholarly rigorous overview that will appeal both to beginners and to experts.
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HARDFOOD

Juice English & The Saxon King

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RAW, NATURAL and FUNNY Hip Hop Music & Culture Commentary from a West Midlands, UK Perspective. Join us every week for real and interesting discussions and debates on an array of topics within the culture.
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Series 1 is a concise social and political history of England from the 5th to 11th centuries. Series 2 is a social history how society and lordship worked during and directly after the migration period. It then looks at how that culture evolved, as the impact of economic development and the Viking invasions wrought changes in lordship and political structures. It looks also at the landscape - how it affected peoples' lives, how the Anglo Saxons shaped it in turn - and some of the marks ordin ...
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A paranormal historical thriller that puts the "evil" in medieval. With the Anglo-Saxon King on his deathbed, rebellion brewing in the north, and the Normans preparing to invade from the south, an ancient evil has awakened that rules the night and plots a conquest of its own. A dark twist on traditional gothic tales woven into actual historical events makes this exquisitely produced audio drama seem horrifyingly real.
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Charlie Higson's History of the Monarchy. In each new weekly episode, Charlie and his friendly experts....(ie REAL historians)...learn all about one of our Kings or Queens and ask searching questions like: Were they any good? What did they actually do? Why did so many die from an exploding stomach? It's the story of families at war....literally! New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do the Anglo-Saxons still have relevance? Do they really matter? I’d like to posit that they do, and in this podcast, we'll be hearing directly from the Anglo-Saxons themselves in order to better understand who these people were and how they viewed the world around them. Join me, as we read from Bede's Ecclesiastical History, Alfred's Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Beowulf, and more. areopages.substack.com
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Delve into the fascinating, individual stories of the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom. From the chivalric warriors, to the hungry war-mongers to the nefarious tyrants. Discover the monarchs at their most prestigious and most fragile. New series is being produced on the Saxon kings from Alfred the Great. Hosted by Jonny Langton Twitter - @ kingsqueenspod Instagram @ kingsqueenspodcast Facebook @ kingsqueenspod
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Stones & Bones

Deborah Brezina

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A thousand years ago Emma of Normandy was on trial for adultery, treason and murder. The Stones & Bones podcast tells the tale of the first woman styled Queen of England who stood at the center of a dark era of history. And changed it.
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Where did the phrase ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ come from? And when did scientists finally get round to naming sexual body parts? Voiced by Clive Anderson, this entertaining romp through 'The History of English' squeezes 1600 years of history into 10 one-minute bites, uncovering the sources of English words and phrases from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to America and the Internet. Bursting with fascinating facts, the series looks at how English grew from a small tongue into a major ...
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The destination that someone’s path winds towards to always starts with a single footstep. Join Mc Saabii Boi as he joins his guests - including musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs - on their odysseys of self-discovery, starting with this single footstep. Each episode serves as a profound exploration into the essence of becoming, unveiling the intricacies of their paths, from humble beginnings to soaring achievements. Mc Saabii Boi pulls back the curtain on high points, adversities, the co ...
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A podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology Expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tworavenspodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tworavenspodcast
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Detroit radio personality and journalist Anne Erickson hosts Audio Ink Radio, featuring interviews with the best in music, entertainment and more, plus provides commentary. Anne has interviewed Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor and many more. Get inked with Anne and her many special guests!
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Join sports fan Adam Saxon and non-sports fan Artie Gallina as they analyze, rant, and laugh about all things sports and life. If you like sports and/or you like jokes then please listen. The only real sports podcast you need. From what's going on in sports today to what sport Darth Vader would play. It's all here on Sports Boys. Buckets!
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Rob Halford of Judas Priest is on the show, which is quite an honor! It's actually the second time he's been on, but who's counting? ;) The legendar metal musician joins Anne Erickson to talk about the latest Judas Priest album, their tour and the future of Judas Priest. Listen loud! Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon …
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History shows that when you've got a name like 'Alfred The Great', you're possibly not quite as 'great' as some might think, however when it comes to Alfred, it seems he earned his nickname for many reasons, as Charlie Higson discovers in episode 2 of this new series. Helping Charlie fact-check Alfred's greatness is Justin Pollard, Historian, TV pr…
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So here it is. Series Two of Willy Willy Harry Stee and Charlie Higson is going to start by going back and looking at the pre-Norman Kings of England, the Saxons and the Vikings. In this introductory episode, Charlie lays the groundwork for the appearance of Alfred The Great, to come in the next podcast. It has all the thrills and excitement of a H…
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In this special bonus episode, released just ahead of Series 2, Charlie Higson welcomes the font of archaeological knowledge that is James Wright, author of Historic Building Mythbusting, a book which, well, does exactly what it says on the cover. That local pub of yours that says it's 'Ye Oldest In England'.......it probably isn't. Those secret tu…
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Episode 8, Korak Podcast. We are delighted to be joined by East Londons poet with a penance, the breastmilk connoisseur, rapper, the one and only Saxon. Saxon is a poet, singer and rapper from Hackney that has infused his poetry with music to create a different level of sounds. Collaborating with other artists, he has released songs like Mind Games…
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In addition to his military and political achievements, King Alfred also undertook an ambitious plan for intellectual revival meant to restore learning and piety to his new kingdom. In this episode, we meet the men who helped him undertake this massive task. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4…
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Within a year of being crowned, Eadred (946-55) was faced with possibly the most feared, most ruthless and most famous Viking to set foot on English shores. The battle to save Northumbria from Viking control was also fought in conjunction with a battle against a truly debilitating illness. Like his brothers before him, in securing the legacy of his…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie looks at the origins of many words we use everyday without know…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie's diversion concerns the actual rhyme that inspired the podcast…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie finds out that the Welsh view of the Wars Of The Roses was more…
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Join us for Episode 49 of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast, as we take a deep dive into the making of ‘Clash of the Titans’ with visual effects artist Brian Smithies! Foundation trustee John Walsh and collections manager Connor Heaney are joined by Ray’s daughter Vanessa Harryhausen to chat with Brian for a double-length interview. A visual effects arti…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie gives us an insight into how he was partly inspired to create t…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie looks at the eventful baptism of James I. Hosted on Acast. See …
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie takes a lost piece from the Oliver Cromwell episode and compare…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie discusses the switching sides habit of the Churchill family, fr…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie talks about his love of Ladybird books and how the Robin Hood e…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie lets us into his personal obsession of Orcs and their pikes in …
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Although he had no way of knowing it, in 878 Alfred secured for Wessex over a decade of peace from Viking attack. In that time, Alfred would set about remaking his kingdom so that it could withstand any future invasions. This program would see innovations on many fronts which would provide greater security for the English people, a more reliable mi…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, explains why Richard III was The Hog and why Viscount Frances Lovell wa…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie talks is through the ceremonial regalia that has been used over…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie looks at the middle east and examines the myth of it's peaceful…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Helen Castor reveals the origin of the phrase 'Time Immemorial'. Hosted…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveller's Guide books chats with Cha…
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We have metal royalty on the show! Legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new solo music, the Slayer reunion shows and much more. It was such an honor to talk with King, and he's totally a fun, chill dude. Listen loud! Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/An…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie explain how popular legends can sometimes be less than accurate…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country. In today's episode, Charlie explores the evolution of accents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy. In today's episode, what's in a surname? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy. In this first episode, Charlie looks at how some English Kings were able to produce vast numbers of illegit…
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Episode 7, Korak Podcast. We are delighted to be joined by singer, rapper and songwriter from East London, UK Queen of Funkton, Ana Santos Ana is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Portugal, who moved to the UK in her teenage years and has been on a journey to become the best version of herself as an artist. This natural creative has been in th…
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As discussed in the previous episode, the Viking invasion of England can be roughly divided into two phases, that which occurred prior to the arrival of the Great Summer Army in 871 and that which occurred after. In late 870, the Norse were at a crossroads. They had recently conquered East Anglia, but their leadership was crumbling. Ivar had depart…
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Much like those who came before and those who would follow, Edmund I’s (939-46) reign was largely dominated by the Viking threat. Though his early years were tense and characterised by Viking resurgence, he recovered the land won by his father and half-brother and ultimately succeeded in keeping the Viking threat at bay and thus continued the dream…
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In this special Bonus episode, Charlie Higson welcomes back a guest from earlier in the series, Nathen Amin, a proud Welshman and self-proclaimed Henry VII super-fan. Charlie chats with Nathen about his new book Son Of Prophecy: The Rise Of Henry Tudor temporarily shining the spotlight away from Henry's notorious son, Henry VIII Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Historical facts are just that.....facts.....aren't they? Well some are and some are not and lucky for us, Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse, who is also known as The Fake History Hunter has devoted much of her life to peeling away the fakes from the facts. In this special Bonus episode, Jo speaks to Charlie Higson about her book Fake History, 101 Facts That Nev…
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The Great Heathen Army that devastated England in the 860s and 870s was, tradition claims, spear-headed by three of the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok. As discussed last time, legend had it that they invaded to avenge their father’s execution at the hands of King Ælle of Northumbria. It is not clear how true this is. But it does serve to lead us into a co…
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In this bonus episode, Charlie Higson welcomes back one his previous guests, Matt Lewis, who originally joined Charlie back on Episode 22 to make the case for 'Dick The Bad', unsurprising as Matt is chair of the Richard III society. Now though, Matt goes all mediaeval on us as he talks about his newest book, The History Hit Guide To Mediaeval Engla…
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Finally, Between Two Ravens starts their series on "The Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok" after only saying they were going to start it 8,000 times. In this episode, Shawn and David discuss chapters 1-4 of the saga, which details the journey of Heimir and a 3 year old Aslaug, escaping the the chaos that resulted in the death of her parents (Sigurd the Dragon…
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Get ready for a brand new episide! Are you ready? Just checking ;) The talented Jason Hook of Flat Black and formerly Five Finger Death Punch joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new band, his new friendship with Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour and much more. It also turns out that Hook is a romantic, at least when it comes to his wedding …
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Episode 6, Korak Podcast. We are delighted to be joined by singer, rapper and songwriter from south London, MJ Duke The Journey begins from battling depression for 7 years and accepting that his music is his therapy and not only will it help himself but others London born singer MJ Duke takes to the stage to bring forth some more of his soulful, an…
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Welcome back to the first season of the Revolts Podcast. In this episode we will continue to develop our understanding of the cultural makeup of England in the 1070s. We will cover the period from Alfred the Great to Harold Harefoot, through Viking raiding, English unity and then subsequent conquest by a Scandinavian dynasty, along the way uncoveri…
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In this bonus episode, Charlie Higson takes a more detailed look at the greatest challenge in King George VI's reign, The Second World War. To help Charlie understand some of the key points is a man who, by his own admission, is obsessed with WW2, James Holland, author of over 30 books on the subject, host of the We Have Ways podcast with Al Murray…
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Viking activity in England evolved over time. What began as small-scale raids on vulnerable monasteries gradually evolved into attacks on key trading settlements and, ultimately, into full-blown invasion. It is incorrect to suggest that Viking activity was always the same. Rather it became larger and more ambitious as time passed. Credits – Music: …
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In this special episode, recorded live at the Chalke History Festival in Wiltshire, Charlie Higson invites 3 special guests to discuss whether we can trust history and how it is presented in films and television, books and in our schools. Joining Charlie on the outdoor stage, in front of a large audience, were broadcaster and writer Alice Loxton, h…
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