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  • The Medieval Knight: Geoffroi de Charny’s Life, Chivalry & Legacy

    October 21, 2026 · 2 hr 40 min

    What did it mean to be a medieval knight? Explore the life of Geoffroi de Charny, a fourteenth-century French warrior whose Book of Chivalry reveals the ideals and harsh realities of knighthood. Born around 1300, Charny earned a reputation…

  • Simon de Montfort: The French Knight Who Claimed England's Throne

    October 10, 2026 · 53 min

    Simon de Montfort, a formidable figure in medieval England, was born into a noble French family around 1208. As Earl of Leicester, he found himself at the heart of a struggle over the monarchy's power. Initially allied with King Henry III…

  • Ímar: The Viking King Who Built an Empire

    October 3, 2026 · 58 min

    In the ninth century, Vikings reshaped the history of Ireland and Britain. Among their most potent leaders was Ímar, a mysterious Viking sea king who ruled with Olaf the White, established his power in Dublin, fought Irish kingdoms, and…

  • Viking Beliefs: Death, Rituals, and the Path to Valhalla

    September 20, 2026 · 38 min

    Delve into the Viking world where death, burial rituals, and Valhalla were intertwined with honor, fate, and the afterlife. Discover Viking beliefs about what happens after death, who was deemed worthy of Valhalla, and the realities of…

  • Viking Kings: Power Struggles in England's Ancient Kingdoms

    September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 58 min

    The Viking Age dramatically reshaped England's kingdoms, particularly Northumbria and East Anglia. This episode delves into the Viking kings who ruled these lands, exploring the rivalries, wars with Anglo-Saxons, and the turbulent world of…

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  • Unveiling the Viking Lords of Orkney and Shetland

    September 10, 2026 · 18 min

    For centuries, the windswept islands of Orkney and Shetland were central to the Viking world. These remote northern strongholds, governed by formidable Norse jarls, became hubs of warfare, trade, and fierce rivalry. From legendary…

  • Jomsviking Invasion: Viking Raids on England

    September 3, 2026 · 36 min

    The Jomsvikings were among the most feared elite warriors of the Viking Age—disciplined mercenaries whose reputation spread across northern Europe. In this episode, we follow Thorkell the Tall and the great Viking raids on England, as…

  • Odo of France: The King Who Defended Paris

    August 27, 2026 · 36 min

    Explore the remarkable story of Odo of Paris, one of the most significant rulers of late ninth-century West Francia. Prior to his kingship, Odo was the Count of Paris and earned immense acclaim during the Viking siege of 885–886. His…

  • Charles Martel: The Warrior Who Halted the Muslim Advance in Europe

    August 20, 2026 · 43 min

    Ever wondered about the pivotal moment when Muslim armies ventured deep into Western Europe in the early eighth century and who bravely opposed them? By 732, the mighty armies of the Umayyad Caliphate had crossed the Pyrenees from the…

  • The Disastrous Reigns of Incompetent European Kings

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Explore the tumultuous reigns of three infamous European kings: Charles the Fat, Edward the Confessor, and Charles II of Spain. Discover how their poor leadership, dynastic struggles, and royal dysfunction impacted European history. Were…

  • The Invasions That Shaped Britain

    August 7, 2026 · 2 hr 42 min

    Britain's history is marked by centuries of invasions, settlements, and transformations. Explore three pivotal events: the Roman conquest, the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms like Kent and Wessex, and the Danish invasions led by…

  • Warrior Kings: Founders of Medieval Europe

    August 3, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Explore the lives and legends of Rurik the Varangian, Charlemagne, and Kenneth MacAlpin—key figures in the foundations of powerful medieval realms. Journey through the river routes of the early Rus, the imperial courts of the Franks, and…

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Greetings,  This is Ollie from History Profiles, I will be revealing the historical truths behind the lives of some of the most famous and powerful people in the historical world.  Subscribe to keep up to date with all my latest content. Check out all my content: inlet.fm/history-profiles