The Peasants' Revolt: England's Summer of Rage

In the summer of 1381, England erupted in its most violent and politically significant popular uprising. This episode traces the origins of the revolt from the oppressive Poll Tax of 1380 to the chaotic climax at Smithfield, where King Richard II faced down Wat Tyler. We explore the radical ideas circulated by preacher John Ball, the role of the young king’s unprecedented concessions, and the brutal aftermath that saw thousands executed. Through the eyes of chroniclers like Thomas Walsingham and Henry Knighton, we uncover how a tax dispute became a challenge to the very foundations of feudal society, revealing tensions between laborers, the clergy, and the crown that would echo for centuries. #PeasantsRevolt #WatTyler #JohnBall #RichardII #Smithfield #PollTax #StatuteOfLaborers #SimonBaker #ThomasWalsingham #HenryKnighton #MedievalEngland #1381 #Feudalism #EnglishHistory #Lollardy #HerefordCathedral #BillOfRights1381 #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo