William the Conqueror: Part 1
About this episode
The episode explores the early life of William the Conqueror, detailing his tumultuous childhood and rise to power.
In this first episode of the series, we are diving deep into the often messy and violent early life of William the Conqueror. From his tumultuous childhood in 11th-century Normandy to gaining his infamous title of conqueror, we explore the turbulent road that saw a young bastard son of a duke become one of history's most controversial figures. It is a wild ride of political maneuvering, violent power plays, and, there at the heart of it, a man to be both feared and loathed. Tell us your...
More episodes of Ambivalent Offenders: Re-Examining History’s Most Questionable Figures
- Anatomy of a Crash: Full Episode
- PREVIEW OF EARLY ACCESS: "Anatomy of a Crash"
- PATREON PREVIEW: Carolyn Bessette & A Look at FX's "Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette"
- Harold Godwinson: Part 2
- Harold Godwinson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King of England
- Toussaint Louverture, the Black Spartacus: Part 1
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Ambivalent Offenders: Re-Examining History’s Most Questionable Figures podcast page.