Ok, today we’re going to talk about defensive equipment. What is the point of all that training if you’re going to die right away in battle. So we’ll need a way to keep you alive and healthy for as long as possible. As you might imagine, the shield, or bord in Old English, is a key piece of equipment in Anglo Saxon warfare. And...
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Remember the Romans? God I hope you answered yes. So those Romans and their approach to weaponry was surprisingly utilitarian. The weapons were issued by your superiors, and then returned after use. They were a tool and nothing more. It wasn’t even like the famous speech in Full Metal Jacket. “This is my rifle. There are many others like it,...
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You’re probably gathering from last week that warfare is becoming a great deal more common. We had that great early era where a lot of what we were dealing with seemed mostly like farmers occasionally getting into spats that got out of control, with a few exceptions. But now we have these Werods running around, and we have the sons of Ida...
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So it’s 568. And things in what will someday become England are still chaotic. Remember what was going on up north in Bernicia? Where Ida, who was probably part of some sort of Anglian group, had taken control of Bamburgh, then he died, and then his sons started taking over for him? Well, that’s still going on. It looks like Adda is probably...
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Now that we’ve spoken about how unreliable our sources are from this era, and we’ve recounted the story of invasion they recorded, we’re going to analyze how much of their story we can trust. And why. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Share...
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Today we launch into the legendary beginnings of Anglo-Saxon Britain. How much of this is real and how much is myth? Well, lets try to figure that out together! Podcast: Play in new window | Download Share...
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Many of you know about Sutton Hoo and it’s impact on Anglo Saxon studies. But the recently discovered Staffordshire Hoard is an archaeological find that dwarfs Sutton Hoo by magnitudes. Well, thanks to the efforts of Member Rick, we might be able to have an interview or two with experts on the find. So submit your questions at facebook.com/britishhistory, thebritishhistorypodcast.com/forum/, or directly to me at...
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Ok, today we’re going to do a forest view of what we have to come. And next episode we’re going to get down into the nitty gritty! It should be fun! Podcast: Play in new window | Download Share...
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Today we’re going to talk about how we study this era. The things that help, the things that hinder, and the flaws of our ancient sources! This is where the Dark Ages really get fun! Podcast: Play in new window | Download Share...
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Today we’re going to have a reading of Le Mort d’Arthur by Thomas Mallory, Book 1 Chapters 1 through 4. You can get a free Kindle copy of Le Mort de Arthur to read along with at Amazon.com. Friend of the show, James Cartwright, was kind enough to do the reading for us. You can reach him at spinningturtleproductions@gmail.com. Additionally, if you like the music that we included in the background, credit goes to Kevin MacLeod....
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This is a recap episode where we’re going to go over the nearly 1 year of podcasts, since it’s been quite a (nearly) year and I wouldn’t blame you if you have forgotten who Governor Scapula was. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Share...
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