Murder in the Cathedral: The Killing of Thomas Becket
The horrific murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in his own cathedral shocked Europe and immediately created one of the most famous martyrs in English history. The story begins with Thomas Becket in exile in France, fleeing the anger of Henry II of England. Despite being the king's pick for Archbishop of Canterbury, he has refused to cooperate with the king's plans for the church. An international game of diplomacy ensues, with the King of France and the Pope heavily involved in an effort to reconcile the two men. King Henry takes extraordinary measures to avoid church punishments, including demanding a loyalty oath from every man in his kingdom. Eventually he promises to reinstate Thomas Becket and make peace... only months before the murder of the century.
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England's Most Vengeful King?
King Henry II was a man with a terrible temper. He was determined to have absolute control of his subjects, but one unlikely man stood up to him. In this episode women are seized from convents and forcibly married, messengers suffer grisly punishments, and a good number of body parts are forcibly removed when the king flies into a rage. This is the story of archbishop Thomas Becket who stood up to the vengeful Plantaganet king.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine Ep 4: A Tale of Rival Kings
This is the story of how one woman changed the balance of power in Western Europe, by divorcing one man and marrying another. Eleanor of Aquitaine is the Queen of France, but has been alienated from her husband. Her campaign for an end to that marriage led to a shocking remarriage with a much younger man, and the beginning of the Plantaganet dynasty in England. Along the way we discover why our favorite tales of knightly romance, from Lancelot and Guinevere to Tristan and Isolde, are connected to Eleanor and her enormous influence.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Second Crusade Ep 3: A Scandal for the Ages
The dwindling army of the Second Crusade arrives in Antioch, where a quarrel over military strategy is influenced by rumours of a sex scandal involving the Queen of France. The Crusaders make some very bad decisions, leading to a failed attack and a humiliating retreat. Find out why the Second Crusade was such a dismal failure. Support this podcast on Patreon.com/evaschubert For details of an upcoming history tour with Eva go to: https://geeknationtours.com/tours/villains-and-virgins-tudor-tour-with-eva-schubert/
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Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Second Crusade Ep 2: A Total Debacle
The Second Crusade leaves Europe under the command of two kings, fielding the largest number of men in a generation. Eleanor of Aquitaine rides with her husband, King Louis VII of France, while Conrad Hohenstaufen leads forces from the Holy Roman Empire. What follows is not glorious victory, but embarrassment and disaster on an epic scale. The fingers of blame point in all directions, as the Crusaders learn that the road to Jerusalem is littered with bad decisions -- and bones.
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