247. Medieval Treason

Join Tom and Dominic at the National Archives as they explore the history of treason in Britain, going right back to the 1351 treason act. How has treason changed since its inception? Why are traitors hanged, drawn, and quartered? What impact did the reformation have upon treason? As these questions are answered, the story will interlink with some of the biggest characters in British history: Richard III, Henry VIII, James I, and more!
Treason: People, Power and Plot opens at The National Archives on 5th November and runs until 6th April. It is free to all. For all information and to delve deeper please visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/treason.
This episode is sponsored by the National Archives.
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[@botinface53]

Realy enjoy your casts. Giving good insights on this little things and facts inbetween the great planks of history.

[@CL-we8tn]

Great episode.

[@malgorzatajakubowska-chaab3613]

I'm listening on 27th of April, the exhibition closed a few weeks ago, pity.

[@lukemaunder4839]

thanks as always gents

[@stephenlight647]

Cromwell got off easy !

[@vincentvancoch7603]

😊

[@bilinguru]

This episode, more than any other that I've listened to, is painful to follow, as you've got three history nerds speaking entirely too fast, speaking at the same time, cutting each other off, trying to outdo each other with their knowledge of obscure facts. Very irritating! Which is a shame, as the subject is incredibly interesting. I suppose it was good for the exhibition in the end, as listeners of the podcast had to attend in order to make heads or tails out of the various stories brought up and butchered in the podcast.