088: Reeling

SEASON 5: The Norman Conquest of England EPISODE 88: Reeling Amidst war, rebellion, and scorched earth, tragedy strikes the royal house. William and Matilda’s son Richard, once a living symbol of their growing dynasty, dies suddenly in a hunting accident in the New Forest. In a world where legacy is everything, the loss of an heir casts a long, dark shadow over the crown. No More Paywalls! How? If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful! NOTE: DISREGARD ANY MENTION OF PATREON. That account has been closed in the process of tearing down of any paywalls! Social Media: YouTube: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast Meta: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 X: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast Buy Me A Coffee! Music: Music for this episode is called “Psycho” by Alex Besss (not a typo on the last name). Check him out at https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho [License code: Z56NEGWX66PXWD2G]