In 3 years James went from King to pariah in very short order and at the centre of the issue was his version of Christian belief.
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Mar 9
Episode 260 - Daughters of Cambria: The Welsh Women’s Movement
For centuries, the history of Wales was written as a history of men—of coal miners, ironmasters, and preachers. But by the 1880s, a quiet revolution was brewing in the valleys and coastal towns. Welsh women were no longer content to be the "angels of the hearth." Follow us on soc ... Show More
33m 57s
Feb 16
Episode 259 - The National Voice
Between 1900 and 1914, Wales was not simply becoming modern. Wales was arguing about what modernity meant, and whether it had to come at the cost of Welsh language, Welsh institutions, and Welsh identity. Some of that argument happened in Parliament, through bills, speeches, and ... Show More
30m 29s
Dec 2023
115. Battleground Christmas Special
In a now annual Battleground tradition, for a special Christmas treat we've recorded a special festive episode discussing the standout history books of the year, and the wider stories that surround them. Patrick, Saul, and Roger are joined by friends of the podcast - fellow histo ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2023
Season 2 | 1. Winds of Change
The new Plantagenet king, Richard the Lionheart, begins his reign with one thing on his mind: war. He plans to leave his empire undefended, venturing east to wreak vengeance and bloodshed on his enemies in the Holy Land. The Third Crusade is about to begin.
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33m 21s