Restless Times in History

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From the daring escapes of would-be-queens to impossible feats of ordinary people in the past - this podcast covers it all, from chaos and conflict to little known facts that changed the world.

  1. 02/20/2025

    Part 9: From the White Ship to The Anarchy: A complicated ending and the rise of a dynasty

    In this podcast episode: The bitterly fought conclusion to the devastating Anarchy saw the rise of a royal dynasty - the Plantagenets.   (New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20 year civil war

    22 min

  2. 02/17/2025

    Part 8: From the White Ship to The Anarchy: Victory and death - and a daring escape

    (New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war   In this podcast episode: Violent victories, devastating defeats, and bitter losses marked the years between 1141-1147 which saw Empress Mathilda wreak vengeance on former allies as King Stephen's wife negotiated for his release. A daring winter escape and unexpected allies ensured that the balance of power constantly shifted between the two cousins fighting for the crown of England

    16 min

  3. 02/13/2025

    Part 7: From The White Ship to The Anarchy - Triumph vs. Reality in London

    (New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war. The Anarchy The episode starts with a recap - jumb to 4.21 if you are all caught up! In this podcast episode: 1141: King Stephen lies in chains in Bristol Castle, and Empress Mathilda enters London in order to prepare for her coronation. But  whispers of discontent are soon heard on the streets of London  - and Empress Mathilda must contend with treacherous allies and citizens ready to take action...

    13 min

  4. 11/01/2024

    Part 6: From the White Ship to The Anarchy "Ambition over blood, chaos after victory"

    (New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war - The Anarchy In this podcast episode: King Stephen lies in chains in Bristol Castle, and the crown of England is almost in the hands of Empress Matilda. Almost! For new friends and unsteady alliances can tip the scales from triumph to chaos...

    13 min

  5. 10/29/2024

    Part 5: From the White Ship to The Anarchy - Who was Empress Matilda?

    (New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war - The Anarchy In this podcast episode: A delve into the traits and manners of Empress Matilda - the powerful daughter of a king who fought her cousin for the throne of England.

    10 min

  6. 07/22/2024

    Part 4: From The White Ship to The Anarchy: The Battle of Lincoln. All stakes for the crown

    (New Remix of episode from 2022) The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war, known as The Anarchy- In this podcast episode: The Battle of Lincoln which saw a king captured - and the reversal of fortune for a would-be queen.

    6 min

  7. 07/19/2024

    Part 3: From The White Ship to The Anarchy: Restless peace, winds of conflict

    (New Remix of episode from 2022) The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war, known as The Anarchy King Stephen is crowned but soon his new found friends will turn into rebels - all with their own reasons for turning towards King Stephen's cousin, Matilda, and declaring their support for her right to the crown - a crown promised her by her late father, King Henry - but a crown King Stephen, through speed and promises, managed to secure for himself in the unsettled days following the old king's death.  Years pass - but in 1141, Matilda and Stephen's men at arms face each other for the first time. Battle is joined, the fight for the crown begins!

    16 min

  8. 07/14/2024

    Part 2: The 1120 Disaster of the White Ship - The Aftermath: 2 Weddings, A Crown Snatched

    NEW, previously unreleased EPISODE!  The sinking of the White Ship has robbed King Henry of his heir. In a bid to secure his legacy, the king hastily marries - and later commands his daughter, Matilda, to marry a sometime ally, sometime enemy of his kingdom. But events unfold contrary to King Henry's wishes - and upon his death - old enemies become unexpected allies, oaths are broken, and a kingdom witnesses a rush to seize the crown of England, as the old king's nephew, Stephen, makes a bid for power against his cousin, Matilda.

    16 min
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From the daring escapes of would-be-queens to impossible feats of ordinary people in the past - this podcast covers it all, from chaos and conflict to little known facts that changed the world.

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  • Creator
    restlesstimesinhistory
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
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    Clean
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