The Habsburgs: A Tiny Castle, a Dead Brother… and Some German Bears
"Follow the symbol long enough, and you may find the history everyone else walked past."
The Habsburg story begins around 1020 with something surprisingly small: a modest castle in what is now Switzerland, a family fighting over property, brothers, inheritance and a brother who dies without descen…
Nostradamus: The Complete Life Story of France’s Legendary Prophet & His Prophecies Explained
Discover the fascinating life and legacy of Nostradamus, the legendary French seer, physician, and astrologer, in this immersive, sleep-friendly episode of our European history podcast. Journey from his childhood in 16th-century Provence to his rise as France’s most famous prophet, known for his my…
Henry II: Architect of English Common Law and the Rise of the Plantagenet Dynasty – A Deep Dive into Medieval England’s Most Transformative King
Discover the remarkable story of Henry II, the king who rebuilt medieval England and set the foundations for the nation’s greatest dynasty. This episode delves into the turbulence of 12th-century England, torn by civil war and succession crises, and follows Henry II’s journey from uncertain heir to…
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In the spring of 1481, four men of the same Norfolk surname—Robert Tassell of Buckton, Robert Tassell of Foulden, Henry Tassell, and William Tassell—stood together to convey a messuage and land in Buckton to two trusted figures: Master William Bathecome, a cleric, and Richard Edwar…
Dover Castle: England's Forgotten French Invasion
In the summer of 1216 a French prince was proclaimed king of England — in London, in St Paul's, by England's own barons. One castle on a chalk cliff above the narrowest part of the Channel would not open its gate. His miners brought down one of its two gate towers. The French went in through the ga…
1672: Medieval Adventure Novels and Poetry with Stewart T. Monti Sr.
Meet Stewart T. Monti Sr., a prolific author whose background includes graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, flying C-130s for 2,000 hours, and earning two master’s degrees. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, he shares how a love of storytelling led him to write historical fiction, poetr…
Henry II-Louis Francis Salzman
"Henry II" by Louis Francis Salzman offers a compelling exploration of one of England's most significant monarchs, delving into the complexities of his reign and the impact he had on the medieval landscape. This audiobook provides listeners with insights into the political and personal challenges f…
Roundtable Feature: Three Plantagenet Sisters
In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre chats with three historians about the lives of three daughters of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England: Matilda, duchess of Saxony, Leonor, queen of Castile and Joanna, queen of Sicily and later Countess of Toulouse. We discuss their relationship with th…
Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy Audiobook by Catherine Hanley
https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest EnemyGenres: History, Military, EuropeAuthor: Catherine HanleyNarrator: Veronika HyksRelease date: 09-11-2025Length: 9:57:04Language: EnglishPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing GB…
Lionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet Audiobook by Catherine Hanley
https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Lionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna PlantagenetGenres: Biography & Memoir, Europe, History & CultureAuthor: Catherine HanleyNarrator: Ruth UrquhartRelease date: 05-27-2025Length: 7:25:19Language: EnglishPub…
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