William the Conqueror

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

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Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official)History Extra podcast Gone Medieval The Proceedings Podcast Short History Of...

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Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official) · Apr 9, 2026

The Woman Who Outsmarted Kings: The Life of Isabella d'Este | Boring History

“Established efficient Norman administrative systems that transformed English governance and court culture”

Female Political Agency in Renaissance ItalyWomen's Suffrage Movement and Public Protest StrategyJapanese Architectural Philosophy and Design Principles

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History Extra podcast · Apr 7, 2026

A new take on the battle of Hastings

“Historical figure whose invasion and military strategy are analyzed in relation to Harold's naval operations”

Battle of Hastings (1066)King Harold military strategyAnglo-Saxon naval power and fleets

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Gone Medieval · Mar 3, 2026

The First Crusade: The Road to Jerusalem

“Norman conqueror of England in 1066; sought papal backing for his conquest as religiously sanctioned war”

First Crusade military strategy and tacticsPope Urban II and papal authority in 11th centuryByzantine-Latin Christian relations and Alexios I

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Gone Medieval · Feb 24, 2026

How to Get to Heaven: Papal Indulgences

“Medieval king whose accumulated power through conquest motivated extensive monastic prayers for his soul”

Papal Indulgences History and TheologyMedieval Penance and Confession SystemsPurgatory Doctrine Development

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The Proceedings Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

EP. 481: The Saga of the Viking Crusaders

“Norman king who conquered England in 1066; son Harold I provided hospitality to Sigurd's crusading fleet”

Maritime Operations of the CrusadesKing Sigurd of Norway and Armed PilgrimageViking Culture and Medieval Christianity

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Short History Of... · Dec 22, 2025

The Crown Jewels

“Established precedent of coronations at Westminster Abbey in 1066”

Crown Jewels history and compositionEnglish coronation ceremonies and ritualsWestminster Abbey and Tower of London security

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