EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 13 MIN

Thomas Becket: Murder in Canterbury Cathedral

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

On 29 December 1170, archbishop Thomas Becket was killed by four of Henry II’s men inside Canterbury Cathedral—a moment that reshaped the crown‑church relationship in England. In this episode we sift through contemporary charters, papal letters, chroniclers’ accounts and modern scholarship to trace the politics, motivations and legacy of that tragic night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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