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Podcast: Restless Times in History
Episode: Part 6: From the White Ship to The Anarchy "Ambition over blood, chaos after victory"
Description: (New Remix of episode from 2022) The history of the 12th century conflict known as THE ANARCHY
The disaster of the sinking of the White Ship in 1120 robbed the Kingdom of England of an heir to inherit the throne. What followed was a 20year civil war - The Anarchy
In this podcast episode: King Stephen lies in chains in Bristol Castle, and the crown of England is almost in the hands of Empress Matilda. Almost! For new friends and unsteady alliances can tip the scales from triumph to chaos...