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 Dive into the turbulent reign of Edward III, one of England’s most formidable medieval kings. From his bold claim to the French throne that sparked the Hundred Years’ War to the chivalry of the Order of the Garter, discover how Edward reshaped England’s monarchy, military, and national identity. 

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Unravel the rise and ruin of one of England’s most controversial monarchs. Edward II: The King Who Shouldn’t Have Been dives into the scandal, power struggles, forbidden love, and brutal downfall of a king whose reign rewrote the rules, and whose legacy still sparks debate. Was he a tragic figure, a weak ruler, or a man ahead of his time? History isn’t always black and white, and neither is Edward II.

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 In this episode of Crown and Chaos, we dive into the reign of King Edward I, the towering figure known as “Longshanks.” From his fierce campaigns in Wales and Scotland to his reforms of English law and clashes with the barons, Edward’s rule shaped the medieval monarchy for generations. Discover the man behind the legend, the warrior king, the lawgiver, and the relentless force of Plantagenet power. 

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 In this episode of Crown and Chaos, we dive into the turbulent reign of Henry III, a king obsessed with piety and the memory of Edward the Confessor, yet plagued by weak rule and constant baronial unrest. Standing against him is Simon de Montfort, a brilliant and ambitious noble who would lead England into civil war and summon the first parliament to include commoners. It’s a story of faith, betrayal, and the birth of representative government, how a saintly dreamer and a rebel earl reshaped England’s destiny. 

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 Was King John really England’s worst monarch, or just the most unlucky? In this episode, we explore the life and reign of John Lackland, the third Plantagenet king. From his bitter rivalry with Arthur of Brittany and the loss of Normandy, to his clashes with the Pope and his role as an itinerant judge, John’s reign was filled with conflict and scandal. But his greatest legacy came from failure: the Magna Carta, the charter that would reshape the balance of power and echo through centuries of law and democracy. Join us as we unravel the downfall of a king who lost everything......yet changed history forever. 

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Step into the turbulent world of the Crusades and medieval kingship with the story of Richard I of England. From storming castles in France to conquering Cyprus, clashing with Saladin, and spending more time on the battlefield than on his throne, Richard the Lionheart’s reign was short, fiery, and unforgettable. This podcast uncovers the legend, the battles, and the man behind the myth—exploring how a king who barely ruled at home became one of history’s most celebrated warriors

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From Viking raiders to dukes, conquerors, and kings, the Normans reshaped medieval Europe. This podcast dives into their epic journey—from Rollo’s deal on the Seine, to William the Conqueror at Hastings, to their far-flung adventures in Sicily and the Crusades. Discover how a band of Northmen left a legacy of castles, culture, and conquest that still echoes today.

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England in 1154 was a kingdom on its knees — decades of civil war had left it fractured, lawless, and weary. Into this broken realm strode a fiery 21-year-old determined to rebuild a crown out of the ruins: Henry Plantagenet.

In this episode, we trace Henry II’s dramatic rise and the forging of the Plantagenet dynasty. From his stormy partnership with Eleanor of Aquitaine to his groundbreaking legal reforms, Henry reshaped kingship in England. But his reign was far from peaceful — his clash with Thomas Becket spilled blood in Canterbury, and his own “Devil’s Brood” of sons rose in rebellion against him.

Discover how one of England’s most brilliant — and turbulent — monarchs reforged royal power, only to be undone by the fire he himself had kindled.

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