In this midweek episode of the Detecting History Podcast, we examine one of the most shocking moments in British history.

On 21 January 1649, Charles I was found guilty of treason by his own subjects. Nine days later, he was executed outside the Banqueting House, ending centuries of belief in the divine right of kings.

This episode explores how England reached that point, the role of Oliver Cromwell and the New Model Army, and why the breakdown between king and Parliament made compromise impossible.

We look at what happened between Charles I and Cromwell, why the trial of a reigning monarch was unprecedented, and how the execution reshaped power, authority, and the future of the British monarchy.

A pivotal moment where a crown was not just lost, but deliberately destroyed.

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