http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com A resource for learning and exploring the long, fascinating history of Britain. The History of Britain is intended for and run by amateur British History enthusiasts. en-us hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Copyright © 2014 The History of Britain. All rights reserved for Audio Episodes. See website for further details. http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/pics/albumart.jpg 144 144 A resource for learning and exploring the long, fascinating history of Britain. The History of Britain is intended for and run by amateur British History enthusiasts. The History of Britain no Tim Riess hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) history, britain, history of britain, british history, england, english history, history of england, scotland, scottish history, history of scotland, wales, welsh history, history of wales, uk, united kingdom, great britain, anglophile, britophile Sun, 1 Mar 2015 20:20:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_8_1.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Anglo-Saxon Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_8_1.html http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/pics/sutton_hoo_helmet.jpg http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_8_1.html In this episode we look at the stories of the finding of the two most famous and important Anglo-Saxon treasure burials, examine the contents of the treasures, and discover what they teach us about early Anglo-Saxon culture. In this episode we look at the stories of the finding of the two most famous and important Anglo-Saxon treasure burials, examine the contents of the treasures, and discover what they teach us about early Anglo-Saxon culture. The History of Britain no 39:57 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_8.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Anglo-Saxon Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_8.html http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/pics/saex.jpg http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_8.html The story of the first Anglo-Saxon kings of Britain as told by those who had no idea what really happened. The story of the first Anglo-Saxon kings of Britain as told by those who had no idea what really happened. The History of Britain no 30:53 Sat, 7 Sep 2014 21:45:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_7.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Anglo-Saxon Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_7.html http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/pics/saex.jpg http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_7.html Who were the Anglo-Saxons, where did they come from and what made them venture into Britain. Or did they? Who were the Anglo-Saxons, where did they come from and what made them venture into Britain. Or did they? The History of Britain no 27:37 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:15:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_6.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Anglo-Saxon Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_6.html http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/pics/hoxne_hoard.jpg http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_6.html How sudden was the transition from Roman to Anglo-Saxon Britain? What was that world like? How sudden was the transition from Roman to Anglo-Saxon Britain? What was that world like? The History of Britain no 18:04 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:49:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/hobblog/scottish-independance/ hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Blog Post Sat, 2 Jun 2014 21:21:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_5_1.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Anglo-Saxon Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_5_1.html The first historians in Britain were storytellers. They may not have gotten the facts right, but they knew how to tell a good tale! The first historians in Britain were storytellers. They may not have gotten the facts right, but they knew how to tell a good tale! The History of Britain no 32:56 Sat, 13 May 2014 8:14:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_5.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Anglo-Saxon Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_5.html Before we begin our discussion of the history of Anglo-Saxon Britain, first we have to think about our sources and whether or not we can trust them. Here's a hint: we can't. Before we begin our discussion of the history of Anglo-Saxon Britain, first we have to think about our sources and whether or not we can trust them. Here's a hint: we can't. The History of Britain no 32:43 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/pics/bede.jpg http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_5.html Sat, 3 May 2014 16:57:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4_3.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4_3.html How did the relics of St. Andrew, one of the oldest of Christian Saints, come to Scotland, and why is the flag of Scotland a big, white X? How did the relics of St. Andrew, one of the oldest of Christian Saints, come to Scotland, and why is the flag of Scotland a big, white X? The History of Britain no 15:30 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:49:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/hobblog/celtic-britain-update/ hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Blog Post Sun, 30 Mar 2014 09:47:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4_2.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4_2.html The figure of St. George has influenced the English and British people countless times over the centuries, but did he really fight that dragon? The figure of St. George has influenced the English and British people countless times over the centuries, but did he really fight that dragon? The History of Britain no 21:18 Sat, 21 Mar 2014 07:49:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/hobblog/movie-review-the-eagle/ hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Blog Post Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:08:00 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4_1.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4_1.html The Great Wall of Britannia. Why was it built? Did it really keep out all those "barbarians" in Scotland? The Great Wall of Britannia. Why was it built? Did it really keep out all those "barbarians" in Scotland? The History of Britain no 28:16 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 07:30:24 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_4.html After overcoming the initial rebellions following the invasion, the Romans attempted to subjugate the entire island of Britain. How successful would they be? ...and how long would it last? After overcoming the initial rebellions following the invasion, the Romans attempted to subjugate the entire island of Britain. How successful would they be? ...and how long would it last? The History of Britain no 54:37 Sat, 18 Feb 2014 06:50:22 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/hobblog/on-historical-movies/ hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Blog Post Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:14:24 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_3_2.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_3_2.html We will look at the story of St. Alban, arguably the first named Christian to be martyred in Britain. From a simple Roman to a Christian martyr to a Cathedral. We will look at the story of St. Alban, arguably the first named Christian to be martyred in Britain. From a simple Roman to a Christian martyr to a Cathedral. The History of Britain no 16:50 Sun, 2 Feb 2014 8:50:24 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_3_1.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_3_1.html When is a road more than just a road? When it's a Roman Road. When is a road more than just a road? When it's a Roman Road. The History of Britain no 31:28 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:30:22 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/hobblog/the-prehistory-of-britain-update hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Blog Post Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:28:35 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/hobblog/rex-britannorum/ hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Blog Post Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:12:24 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_3.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_3.html The Romans are coming! The Romans are coming! The Romans are coming! The Romans are coming! The History of Britain no 43:26 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:12:23 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_2.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Pre-Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_2.html Who lived in Britain before the Romans showed up? Who lived in Britain before the Romans showed up? The History of Britain no 38:16 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:09:22 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_1_1.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Pre-Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_1_1.html Everything you ever wanted to know about Stonehenge but were too afraid to ask a Druid... plus more on a handful of Britain and Ireland's great prehistoric monuments. Everything you ever wanted to know about Stonehenge but were too afraid to ask a Druid... plus more on a handful of Britain and Ireland's great prehistoric monuments. The History of Britain no 54:30 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:03:21 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_1.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Pre-Roman Britain http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_1.html We begin... at the beginning. Britain wasn't always an island and the first inhabitants might not be who you expect. We begin... at the beginning. Britain wasn't always an island and the first inhabitants might not be who you expect. The History of Britain no 43:19 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:03:20 -0600 http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_0.html hob@thehistoryofbritain.com (Tim Riess) Introduction http://www.thehistoryofbritain.com/episodes/episode_0.html Welcome to The History of Britain. Welcome to The History of Britain. The History of Britain no 7:46