Episodes

  • A Frozen River: The Siege of Oxford, 1142

    A Frozen River: The Siege of Oxford, 1142
    May 25 2026

    A cold river fails Oxford, as King Stephen wades in with sword in hand and a will that refuses to yield. His sudden assault drives the defenders back into the castle, trapping Empress Matilda behind its walls. What follows is a siege born of ten months of pursuit, tightening around her like winter itself. This episode follows the frozen river, the white‑cloaked escape, and the woman who would not surrender her claim to a kingdom.
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    26 mins
  • A Broken Candle: The Battle of Lincoln, 1141

    A Broken Candle: The Battle of Lincoln, 1141
    May 24 2026

    A king kneels at Candlemas in Lincoln Cathedral, only to watch his offering candle snap in two. Moments later, the sacred pyx crashes from its chain, a chilling omen on the eve of battle. Within hours, Stephen of Blois will be captured, and England will plunge deeper into the chaos of The Anarchy. This episode unravels the Battle of Lincoln, where a broken candle foretold a kingdom’s unraveling.
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    49 mins