Monarchy, Myth, and Maritime Power in Britain

This episode weaves together the story of how Britain’s royal institution has endured from early medieval kings to contemporary sovereigns, the political challenges that shaped it, and how maritime power extended Britain’s influence. It also contrasts historic myths such as Vortigern with surviving evidence, while tracing naval campaigns like those of the American Revolution. We examine what continuity and change in these domains reveal about the evolution of British identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices