# Richard Ii

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The Uprising

Peter and Andrew kick off a new review format covering current theatrical releases, starting with Paul Greengrass’s medieval historical drama The Uprising. The hosts dig into the film's depiction of the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt against King Richard II, exploring Greengrass’s visceral direction…

Would You Rather: Medieval Edition

What would you choose: marry King John or Richard II? Follow Richard the Lionheart or Edward I into battle? Support Matilda or Stephen? Witness Bosworth or Hastings? And if you could solve one historical mystery, would you rather interview the people involved—or secretly watch the whole thing unfol…

Hodmedod's: Whole Food

This week, we meet Nick Saltmarsh and Josiah Meldrum of Hodmedods to talk about the magic of beans in their debut cookbook Whole Food. Now, Hodmedods has long since become the byword for beans in Britain, and can claim a major role in elevating the plucky pulse to enjoy its moment in the sun. Gilly…

The Peasants' Revolt Was Crushed. So Why Did England Never Tax Like That Again?

The rebellion is over in three weeks. Wat Tyler is dead, the charters are revoked, John Ball is executed, and by every measure that historians usually use, the Peasants' Revolt failed completely. Except that the tax that started it was never levied again in the same way for a hundred and thirty tw…

Richard II-William Shakespeare

"Richard II" by William Shakespeare presents a profound exploration of kingship, power, and the complexities of identity. This timeless tragedy delves into the themes of legitimacy and the consequences of political ambition, as it examines the downfall of a monarch who struggles to maintain his aut…

Richard II-William Shakespeare

"Richard II" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of power, identity, and the consequences of leadership. This poignant exploration of a king's downfall resonates with themes of authority and the fragility of human ambition, making it a timeless reflection on the nature of governance…

The Worst Kings in History: Infamous Rulers, Royal Failures, and Tragic Tales for Sleep

Journey through centuries of royal chaos in this episode of "History for Sleep," where we unravel the true stories of the worst kings in history. From the infamous madness of Caligula and Charles VI of France, to the tyrannical rule of Ivan the Terrible and the self-indulgence of George IV of Brita…

Richard II, Act 1

In the first act of Shakespeare’s Richard II, Bolingbroke, the future Henry IV, accuses the Duke of Norfolk of treason. King Richard fails to persuade them to reconcile and declares they shall fight a duel to settle the matter.

Richard II, Act 2

John of Gaunt delivers his prophecy to Richard, Richard departs for Ireland and Bolingbroke raises to English nobles in rebellion

Bodiam Castle: Why England's Perfect Castle Is Empty

From the north bank, Bodiam Castle looks like the castle a child would draw: four round towers, a gatehouse with its portcullis still in the arch, a moat so still it doubles the whole building. Walk through the gate, and there is almost nothing inside. In six hundred years no one is recorded fighti…