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Rise of Albion: The Epic Birth of England

Welcome to Rise of Albion, the podcast that brings the dramatic birth of England to life—through war and wisdom, kings and invaders, legends and facts. In this series, we go beyond the surface of names and dates to uncover the gripping, often untold stories that forged one of the world"s most influential nations. From stone circles to Viking invasions, from royal rebellions to revolutions of faith—each episode is an immersive journey into the moments that made England. This is not just history. This

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05:34

Henry VII – The Tudors Begin

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2025/12/15

This episode tells the story of Henry VII, the unlikely survivor who ended decades of civil war and laid the foundations of modern England. Rising to power after defeating Richard III at Bosworth Field in 1485, Henry claimed the throne with a fragile but timely legitimacy, offering a war-weary nation something it desperately needed: stability. Rather than ruling through glory or conquest, Henry ruled through control. By marrying Elizabeth of York, he symbolically united the rival houses of Lancaster

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07:04

Richard III – The Last Plantagenet

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2025/12/09

This episode explores the dramatic and controversial reign of Richard III, the final king of the Plantagenet dynasty. Initially a loyal brother and brilliant military commander under Edward IV, Richard was widely respected for his discipline and administrative talent. But everything changed after Edward IV's sudden death in 1483. Appointed Protector for the young Edward V, Richard quickly moved to neutralize the powerful Woodville family and placed the young king and his brother in the Tower of

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06:21

Edward IV – The Rise of the Yorkist Lion

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2025/12/02

This episode follows the dramatic rise of Edward IV, the first Yorkist king, whose brilliance in battle and natural charisma reshaped England during the Wars of the Roses. After his father, Richard, Duke of York, was killed in 1460, the young Edward inherited both the Yorkist claim and his father's unfinished struggle. At just nineteen, he won a decisive victory at the Battle of Towton, the bloodiest battle on English soil, and claimed the crown as Edward IV. Edward's rule brought stability and

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06:52

Henry VI – The Kingdom That Fell Apart

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2025/11/25

This episode traces the tragic reign of Henry VI, a gentle and pious king who inherited the crowns of both England and France as an infant but proved unable to hold either. Born during the height of England's power under Henry V, Henry VI grew into a ruler unsuited for the violence and political maneuvering of medieval monarchy. His incapacity coincided with the French resurgence, led by Joan of Arc, which reversed nearly all of England's territorial gains. At home, Henry's weakness allowed rival

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06:44

Henry V – The Warrior King

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2025/11/18

This episode explores the meteoric rise of Henry V, who transformed from the reckless young Prince Hal into one of England's most celebrated warrior kings. Upon taking the throne in 1413, Henry united a divided kingdom by pardoning old enemies, restoring justice, and honoring the memory of Richard II — actions that strengthened his legitimacy and secured the loyalty of his people. Determined to reclaim England's claim to the French crown, Henry launched a brilliant military campaign during the

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06:22

Henry V – The Warrior King.

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2025/11/12

This episode follows the reign of Henry IV, the first king of the House of Lancaster, whose rule was shaped by guilt, rebellion, and the fragile legitimacy of a stolen crown. After overthrowing and likely causing the death of Richard II in 1399, Henry ascended the throne as a usurper haunted by suspicion and unrest. Almost immediately, he faced rebellion from former allies, including Henry "Hotspur" Percy, whom he defeated at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 — a bloody confrontation that also saw

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06:57

The Fall of the Poet King

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2025/11/07

This episode explores the tragic reign of Richard II, the young monarch who ascended the throne in 1377 and sought to redefine kingship through art, ceremony, and divine authority. Crowned at just ten, Richard faced the Peasants' Revolt at fourteen and defused it with calm courage, but the experience hardened his belief in absolute rule. As king, Richard valued peace, beauty, and intellect more than war, cultivating a refined court and fostering poets like Geoffrey Chaucer. Yet his favoritism and

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06:01

Rebellion from Below - The Peasants' Revolt of 1381

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2025/10/31

This episode recounts the dramatic Peasants' Revolt of 1381, a turning point when ordinary people challenged the medieval order. Decades after the Black Death decimated England's population, labor shortages gave peasants new bargaining power — but the crown and nobility imposed the Statute of Labourers to freeze wages. Mounting resentment deepened as war taxes, including an unpopular poll tax, burdened the poor. Led by Wat Tyler and John Ball, the rebels rose in Essex and Kent, proclaiming equality

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06:43

The Dawn of England’s Golden Warrior Age

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2025/10/25

This episode explores the remarkable reign of Edward III, who transformed England from a fractured realm into a dominant medieval power. Ascending the throne at just 14 after the overthrow of his father, Edward II, the young king soon seized control from his mother, Queen Isabella, and her ally Roger Mortimer, restoring royal authority and stability. Edward revived England’s pride through military might and chivalric splendor. He restructured Parliament, strengthened governance, and cultivated

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05:09

The King Who Lost His Crown

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2025/10/19

This episode tells the tragic story of Edward II, a king who inherited a strong and united realm from his father, Edward I — only to lose nearly everything through misrule. Unlike his disciplined warrior father, Edward II favored pleasure, personal companions, and lavish court life. His close relationship with favorites like Piers Gaveston and later the Despenser family enraged the barons, who saw their influence eclipsed. When Edward refused to reform, they executed Gaveston and later rebelled

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05:26

The Hammer of the Scots

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2025/10/12

This episode explores the reign of Edward I, one of England’s most formidable medieval kings. A seasoned warrior and reformer, Edward strengthened royal authority through legal reforms and transformed Parliament into a more structured institution that included nobles, clergy, and commoners—laying the groundwork for future representative government. Edward first turned his military might toward Wales, defeating Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and cementing English control with massive stone castles that

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05:49

Henry III and the Birth of Parliament

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2025/10/07

This episode explores the long and turbulent reign of Henry III, who came to the throne as a child after King John’s death. Though deeply pious and a patron of Gothic architecture—most famously rebuilding Westminster Abbey—Henry’s extravagance, poor governance, and reliance on foreign advisors alienated his nobles. Heavy taxation to fund failed foreign ventures drove widespread discontent. Rebellion broke out under Simon de Montfort, who in 1258 forced Henry to accept the Provisions of Oxford,

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05:42

The Road to Magna Carta - Tyranny, Taxes, and Rebellion

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2025/10/02

This episode follows the troubled reign of King John, who inherited England after Richard the Lionheart but quickly became infamous for misrule. John’s loss of Normandy to France in 1204 humiliated the crown and drove him to impose crushing taxes on his barons. His quarrel with the Pope led to England being placed under interdict and John’s own excommunication, deepening resentment. By 1215, after military defeat in France and mounting pressure at home, rebel barons forced John to meet them at

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04:55

Richard the Lionheart and the Crusader King

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2025/09/25

This episode follows the reign of Richard I, the Lionheart, one of England’s most legendary kings. Crowned in 1189, Richard devoted his energy not to governing England but to fighting abroad. He led the Third Crusade, winning battles against Saladin but failing to retake Jerusalem. On his return, he was captured and held for an enormous ransom, which nearly bankrupted England. Richard spent little time in his kingdom, focusing instead on wars in France against King Philip II. He died in 1199 from a

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06:15

The Plantagenet Dawn - Law, Empire, and Betrayal

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2025/09/21

This episode explores the rise of the Plantagenet dynasty under Henry II, who ascended the throne in 1154. Inheriting England and vast French lands, Henry built what became known as the Angevin Empire. He restored royal authority after The Anarchy, demolished unauthorized castles, and introduced sweeping legal reforms that laid the foundation of English common law and trial by jury. But Henry’s reign was also scarred by conflict. His bitter struggle with Archbishop Thomas Becket, which ended with

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06:19

The Anarchy - A Kingdom in Chaos

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2025/09/12

This episode examines one of the darkest periods in England’s early history—the civil war known as The Anarchy. After King Henry I’s only son drowned in the White Ship Disaster, the succession passed to his daughter, Empress Matilda. But upon Henry’s death in 1135, his nephew Stephen seized the throne, sparking nearly two decades of conflict. The kingdom descended into chaos as Matilda and Stephen fought for power. Castles sprouted across the land, nobles switched sides at will, and law and order

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06:15

Norman England - Castles, Conquerors, and the...

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2025/09/05

After William the Conqueror’s victory at Hastings, the Normans set about transforming England. Castles such as the Tower of London rose across the land, serving as both fortresses and symbols of dominance. The Church was reformed, with Norman bishops replacing Anglo-Saxon ones and magnificent Romanesque cathedrals reshaping the skyline. Rebellions followed, particularly in the north, but William crushed them ruthlessly, most infamously in the Harrying of the North, leaving whole regions devastated

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05:27

The Norman Conquest

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2025/08/27

This episode explores one of the most pivotal years in English history. After the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066, the English throne became the prize of three contenders: Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, and Harald Hardrada of Norway. Hardrada struck first, invading the north, but was defeated and killed by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge—ending the Viking Age in England. Yet Harold’s victory was short-lived. Just days later, William of Normandy landed on the southern

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04:34

The Viking Storm Returns - England Under Siege

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2025/08/20

The episode tells the story of England during the Viking invasions of the late 10th and early 11th centuries. After King Edgar’s death, Æthelred the Unready struggled to defend the realm against repeated Viking attacks, often paying huge tributes (Danegeld) that only encouraged further raids. The infamous St. Brice’s Day Massacre of 1002 enraged the Danes, leading King Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark to conquer much of England. His sudden death in 1014 left the throne contested between his son Cnut and

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06:17

From Unity to Strife - The Fragile Crown

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2025/08/13

After King Æthelstan’s death in 939, the fragile unity of England—achieved for just a single generation—was immediately tested. His successor, Edmund I, faced relentless threats from Norse and Irish forces, particularly from the Norse-Gaelic warlord Anlaf Sihtricson. Though Edmund managed to defend the kingdom’s borders and maintain order, his reign was cut short when he was assassinated at Pucklechurch in 946. The crown then passed to Eadred, who launched decisive campaigns against Northumbria. In

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