Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

Joan of Arc Part IV: The Trial and Execution of the Maid

This is the fourth and final episode regarding Saint Joan of Arc, the warrior heroine of the later portion of the Hundred Years war.  This episode goes through the evidence that was presented against Joan during her trial.  It looks indepth at the suffering that she endured during her captivity as well as the defiance she showed all the way until the end of her life.  Lastly, we'll look at what has happened to her legacy since her passing from this world. 
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Joan of Arc Part III: God’s Wrecking Ball

This is the third of four episodes regarding Saint Joan of Arc, the warrior heroine of the later portion of the Hundred Years war.  This episode starts at the beginning of Joan's life and takes the listener through each of the supposed miracles of the Maid.  It also looks at her more controversial moments/decisions - including her cross-dressing and tactical decisions.  The episode comes to an end by exploring Joan's innermost thoughts regarding her attack upon the walls of Paris.  
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Joan of Arc Part II: ”We’re on a Mission from God”

This is the second of four episodes regarding Saint Joan of Arc, the warrior heroine of the later portion of the Hundred Years war.  This episode looks at the continuing feud between the Armagnac and Burgundy factions.  Their feud allowed for the gradual transition of Northern France to English France.  Discussion occurs regarding ones' ability to receive a vision from God and discusses the desires of Charles to receive his own messages from heaven.  Finally, the siege of Orleans begins; introducing us finally to our heroine.  
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Joan of Arc Part I: France on the Brink

This is the first of four episodes regarding Saint Joan of Arc, the warrior heroine of the later portion of the Hundred Years war.  This episode sets the stage for Joan's dramatic arrival to the court of the Dauphin with her message from God.  The main focus will be on the feud between the Burgundy and Armagnac houses during the third phase of the war.  Their feud directly results in England's colonization of Northern France and the establishment of the short lived nation known as English France.  
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Eleanor of Aquitaine Part II: Queen of England

This is the second of two episodes regarding the life and legacy of Eleanor of Aquitaine.  We pick up with the newlyweds Eleanor and Henry as they tour their southern holdings in Aquitaine.  After Henry gains the throne of England, Eleanor's role shifts from partner to baby-factory.  The sidelining of Eleanor directly results in her participation regarding the coup against her husband.  The episode then goes through the remaining years of her life - including her captivity, her role within Richard's kingdom and her settling on John to fulfill her legacy.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine Part I: Queen of France

This is the first of two episodes regarding the life and legacy of Eleanor of Aquitaine.  While she is more known as the mother to English Kings' Richard and John, Eleanor was a major power player in her own right.  This April Queen was an early feminism who continually pushed back against the patriarchal systems built into the age.  This episode covers her upbringing, her marriage to the French King, and her role during the second Crusade.  It concludes with her divorce and subsequent remarriage to Henry II and the civil war that followed.  
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1066 Part V: William’s Legacy & Extras

In this final episode of our five part series regarding the events that played out in 1066, we examine what happened to William after the battle of Hastings.  Along the way, we'll examine his legacy and why no one took the effort to bury him in a timely manner.  We will also examine some of the side-stories of British history that loosely relate to the conqueror - including information on Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the Bayeux Tapestry.
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1066 Part IV: The Battle of Hastings

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 during which Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy, France in order to conquer England.  This episode first examines the treachery of Tostig before examining the first major battle of 1066 - the battle of Stamford Bridge.  We then attempt to understanding Harold's decision making as he rushes to his second major engagement - this time with William at the Battle of Hastings.  
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1066 Part III: William (the would be conqueror) of England

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 where Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy France to conquer England.  This episode focuses on William himself as he consolidates his control over Normandy in preparation for his cross-channel invasion. We go in-depth on whether or not William's claim to the throne had any merit or not and look at his interactions with both Edward and Harold Godwinson of England. 
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1066 Part II: Harald Hardrada: the man, the(Viking) myth, the legend

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 where Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy France to conquer England.  This episode focuses on Harald Hardrada, the Viking King of Norway, who fought Harold Godwinson at Stamford Bridge in 1066.  We examine the mythological stories at the core of the Viking identify, Harald's exile to Kiev and subsequent service to the Byzantine Empire.  Finally, we look at his rise and reign as the King of Norway before Tostig Godwinson lures him across the sea to reclaim Cnut's England.  
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