173: Eadric the Wild
Patreon Series: Context of a ConquestEpisode 173: Eadric the WildThis tale is one of alliance, defiance, and no small amount of grit. We’re headed to the borderlands in this episode. Eadric of Herefordshire and Shropshir…
Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story
Jonathon LaRosa hosts Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story, a series dedicated to pulling the medieval period out of the shadows of misconception. It’s an exploration of how the brutal power struggles, explosive changes, and surprising alliances of that distant time directly shaped the borders, cultures, and traditions we navigate in the present. Each episode is built on a foundation of relentless research, but it’s delivered as gripping narrative, letting you hear the clash of swords and the whispers in royal courts as if you were there. This isn't just a dry recounting of dates and kings; it's about resurrecting the lived experience of our ancestors, the forgotten people whose decisions and dramas set our world in motion. By untangling the intricate web of stories that span continents and centuries, the podcast reveals the medieval era for what it truly was: the essential, volatile crucible of modernity. Tune in to discover how the turning of fortune’s wheel in the past still echoes in our politics, our conflicts, and our identities today.
Episodes
172: Flanders In Crisis
Patreon Series: Context of a ConquestEpisode 172: Flanders In CrisisLosses abound in this chapter of our story. But before we get swept away in the grief and fallout, we finally pause to give the County of Flanders its d…
171: Was Matilda Really A Monster?
Patreon Series: Context of a ConquestEpisode 171: Was Matilda Really A Monster?Today, we dive into one of the most powerful couples of the Middle Ages—William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. History tells us their…
170: Forsaken Son
Patreon Series: Context of a ConquestEpisode 170: Forsaken SonToday, we crack open the long-simmering drama between William the Conqueror and his eldest son, Robert Curthose. Spoiler alert: Norman family dinners were not…
169: Ireland After Clontarf
Patreon SeriesEpisode 169: Ireland After ClontarfIreland: 1014 and beyond...Let’s explore the towering legacy of Brian Boru—High King of Ireland, unifier, reformer, warrior. His rise reshaped the island’s political lands…
168: A Pisan Delegation
Patreon Series: Rise of the Crusader SpiritEpisode 168: A Pisan DelegationToday, we follow Roger de Hauteville as he stands at a crossroads—offered one of the greatest opportunities any military commander could dream of.…
167: Duke Bonifacio of Canossa
Patreon Series: Rise of the Crusader SpiritEpisode 167: Duke Bonifacio of CanossaToday, we begin unraveling the extraordinary story of Matilda of Canossa—one of the most powerful and complex women in medieval Europe. But…
Podcast Update - July 2025
In this short update episode, we get a sneak peak at some changes to the show. Specifically, it’s ditching paywalls, what that means for listeners, and how listeners can help the podcast grow. Expect more episodes, more…
166: The Council of Piacenza, Pt. 3
SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to ClermontMiniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings & A CountessEPISODE 166: The Council of Piacenza, Pt.3We expand upon the Council of Piacenza’s agenda and its first four precedent-setting days, and…
PHIL005: Plato's Triad: Soul, Society & Virtue
PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western ThoughtEPISODE 005: Plato’s Triad: Soul, Society & VirtueWhat does it mean to live a good life—and build a good society? In this episode, we dive into Plato’s grand design: the…
