Who the hell is Norfolk?

Michael Beeson

The companion podcast to David Beeson's "A history of England". Michael Beeson (some relation) asks increasingly dumb questions in the hope of getting to grips with just how messy history really is.

  1. 04/13/2023

    The fighting starts, and Cromwell makes a (late) entrance

    In this episode we cover the beginning of the English civil war(s) as the nation divides itself and readies for England's deadliest war. We discuss: Why did the navy side with the Parliamentarians? Undisciplined cavalry Who the hell is Waldemar Januszczak? Don't forget to write to us at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

  2. 03/23/2023

    Charles I gets his behind handed to him on a plate by the Scots, and parliament comes back with a vengeance

    We're back to following the episodes of A History of England by the masterful Mr. David Beeson. We cover the lead-up to the English civil war, where we discuss: Veteran Scottish soldiers doing a better job than hapless militia being dragged around the country by their king Glorious self sacrifice Descartes and his health problems Don't forget to contact us at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

  3. 03/03/2023

    Sub episode A: When are we talking about, exactly?

    In this sub episode we try to get a sense of perspective, and see where the last few episodes have been situated in the grander scheme of things. We discuss: The evils of writing Did the dark ages deserve that monicker? Did the renaissance start in Italy or Spain? Don't forget to email us at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

  4. 02/17/2023

    A scorned Charles I goes conspiratorially Catholic-friendly

    In this episode we cover episode 16 of a history of England, "Slippery slope", covering Charles I's marriage and reign, including his eleven-year "personal rule" and his dealings with Calvinists and Catholics. We discuss: Buckingham's incompetence, and sticky end A long digression on conspiracies These calvinists are crazy! Don't forget to send us feedback at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

  5. 02/03/2023

    James and Charles, hypocrite and fool

    Here we talk about James' family, and his lovers ;). We discuss Charles' silly escapades in Europe Gunpowder-based treason The good stuff: James' homosexuality, and a surface scratching look at gayness in history Don't forget to write to us at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

  6. 01/20/2023

    James I and VI. Appointed by God, crappy in his earthly deeds

    In this episode we barely hold on to the thread as we explore various themes around James I / VI's reign. We cover His desire to unite England and Scotland Catholics are fine, but hell has no wrath like a king James scored. Don't insult people you need to work with Don't forget to write to us at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

  7. 12/30/2022

    Where the hell did who the hell is Norfolk go?

    Welcome to our little trial run with new mics in the hope of making the podcast sound a little less like it's coming from the bottom of a well We go over the material covered in the era-defining season 1 of who the hell is Norfolk, comprising 11 truly amateurish episodes that span Henry VIII to James the VI and I. Look forward to a crisper season 2, where David's mellifluous tones are not drowned out by the slightest outside noise.

  8. 09/20/2022

    James murders and hunts his way through England

    In this episode we go through the process by which James I / VI became king, the people who manoeuvred their way into his affections, and why he wasn't greeted with quite as warm a welcome as he might have liked. We also discuss: Monarchy or no monarchy, we do like family legacies Why Tolkien is conservative How bad behaviour forces us to make laws (not that it matters) Don't forget to write in with feedback at whothehellisnorfolk@gmail.com

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The companion podcast to David Beeson's "A history of England". Michael Beeson (some relation) asks increasingly dumb questions in the hope of getting to grips with just how messy history really is.

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  • Creator
    Michael Beeson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Beeson
  • Show Website
    Who the hell is Norfolk?