It can be startling sometimes to look back at history and realize that some of the most monumental shifts occurred as a result of a single moment or event. This week, Danièle speaks with Charles Spencer about the 900th anniversary of one of those pivotal moments that sent shockwaves through history: the White Ship disaster.
Charles Spencer is the 9th Earl Spencer, and is also a historian, author and public speaker. He has written several books about history, the latest of which is The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream. You can learn more about this book through his personal website. You can also follow Charles on Twitter @cspencer1508
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You can also watch Danièle’s conversation with Charles about the book on his Instagram page.
It can be startling sometimes to look back at history and realize that some of the most monumental shifts occurred as a result of a single moment or event. This week, Danièle speaks with Charles Spencer about the 900th anniversary of one of those pivotal moments that sent shockwaves through history: the White Ship disaster.
You can also watch Danièle’s conversation with Charles about the book on his Instagram page.
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Podcast editing done by Noah Tetzner, who is also the host of The History of Vikings podcast
Top Image: Detail of the wreck of the White Ship – British Library Cotton Claudius D. ii, f. 45v.
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