The Tower of London: Fortress, Palace, and Prison

In this episode, Lucas and Luna step inside one of England's most storied buildings: the Tower of London. From its beginnings as William the Conqueror's wooden fortification in the 1060s to its role as a royal palace, menagerie, and prison, they trace how the Tower became a symbol of Norman power and later a stage for some of history's most dramatic moments. They discuss the building of the White Tower, its use by Henry III to house his royal menagerie, and the stories of prisoners like Ranulf Flambard, who escaped in 1101 using a rope smuggled in a wine cask, and Sir Thomas More, who was held there before his execution in 1535. The episode also explores the Tower's infamous reputation during the Wars of the Roses, including the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, and touches on the legend of the ravens. Throughout, Lucas and Luna consider how this single structure evolved from a statement of conquest to a theater of power, punishment, and myth. #TowerOfLondon #WhiteTower #WilliamTheConqueror #HenryIII #RanulfFlambard #ThomasMore #PrincesInTheTower #MedievalEngland #NormanConquest #RoyalMenagerie #Ravens #WarsOfTheRoses #EnglishHistory #BritishHistory #Fortress #Prison #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo