Oct 7

402. The Norman Conquests: The Real Story of 1066 (Part 2)

Who was William the Conqueror? Who was Harold Godwinson? Who was Harald Hardrada? And how did these three rivals change the course of English history forever? In Episode 2 of this series, Anita Anand and William Dalrymple are joined by Marc Morris, author of The Norman Conquest a ... Show More

57m 34s

Oct 4

401. The Norman Conquests: Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry (Part 1)

The Bayeux Tapestry shows one of the defining moments in English history. But look closer at its dragon-prowed ships and its warriors, and there's another story stitched into the Battle of Hastings. Why does the Norman invasion look so much like a Viking raid? Who were the Norman ... Show More

56m 24s

Sep 30

400. Stalin: A Poisonous Legacy (Part 6)

Fiona Hill is the leading authority on Russia and has been in the room with Putin and Trump. She joins Anita Anand and William Dalrymple to discuss how Stalin’s violent legacies have impacted Putin's approach to authority, and why he is reappropriating Stalin’s memory in Russia t ... Show More

50m 14s

Sep 2022

Remembering The Queen

In a special episode, William and Jordan reflect on the life and reign of Her Majesty The Queen and what we can expect from King Charles III.If you want to get involved you can email us, and for more Sexted fun sign up to our free VIG&Diva newsletter. You can follow us and DM on ... Show More

31m 16s

Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II - The Crown Recap

In honor of Britain's Queen Elizabeth 2 - we offer this homage, from our second show The Recappery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 21m

Mar 2021

30. A Royal Row

With the British monarchy under intense scrutiny following an interview with Harry and Meghan conducted by Oprah Winfrey, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook use the lens of history to analyse the significance of this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co ... Show More

30m 8s

Jul 2021

68. The British Empire

The British Empire: good, bad or neither? And how does its legacy shape us today? Journalist Sathnam Sanghera, author of “Empireland”, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to explore this timely, fascinating and hugely controversial subject. A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Medi ... Show More

55m 3s

Jul 2024

Season 5 | 4. Long Live the Queen

While Edward II mourns, his young Queen Isabella steps into the spotlight. She provides her husband with both an heir and the holiday of a lifetime, as they go to visit her father in France. While Edward finally starts to show some talent for ruling, Isabella’s actions in France ... Show More

28m 2s

Nov 2021

124. World Cup of Kings and Queens part 2

Elizabeth II. Henry V. William the Conqueror. All pretenders, according to our twitter poll to find England’s greatest monarch, which has been running over the last week. Dominic and Tom discuss those who fell at the final hurdle, as well as finding room for a rather queasy anecd ... Show More

1h 1m

6. Queen Elizabeth II & Empire