In 1381, King Richard II was faced with several problems. England was in the middle of the Hundred Years War with France, and there had been an outbreak of the Black Death, which had devastated the population. The local population rose in what was called the Peasants Rebellion. They were led by a priest named John Ball. We’ll learn about the Mad Priest of Kent on today’s History Under the Radar.

In 1381, King Richard II was faced with several problems. England was in the middle of the Hundred Years War with France, and there had been an outbreak of the Black Death, which had devastated the population. The local population rose in what was called the Peasants Rebellion. They were led by a priest named John Ball. We’ll learn about the Mad Priest of Kent on today’s History Under the Radar.

The Mad Priest of Kent

Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge.

You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge. You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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