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The Leopard and the Lily podcast explores the history and times of the Hundred Year's War, a conflict of the late middle ages which pitted the Kings of England and the Kings of France.

Update 08/08/2022

Update I'm off gallivanting in France. I'll be back soon with new episodes. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/23997924

Episode 93 - Strengths and Weaknesses 06/05/2022

Episode 93 - Strengths and Weaknesses In this episode, we explore the routier campaigns in the Auvergne and Champagne regions of France, and try to understand how effective institutions help the French, and how the English are still working out the kinks of being routiers. Mentioned in the episode: Timeline: November 1358 Dury and Scott invade the Aisne Valley December 1358 25 - Dury and Scott capture and ransom the Comte de Roucy and his family March 1359 (early) D’aubricourt, Albrecht and Audley take Pont-sur-Seine (end of) Estates of the Languedoc April 1359 The routiers are ready to attack Reims (Dury and Scott from the north, d’Aubricourt, Albrecht and Audley from the south) May 1359 24 - Estates of Auvergne Thomas de la Marche sets up his headquarters at Saint-Pourçain (end) Knolles reaches Saint-Pourçain June 1359 The lieutenants of Champagne gather an army near Troyes 20 - Calveley near Puy-en-Velay 23 - Battle of Nogent-sur-Seine July 1359 Knolles and Calveley massacre Puy-en-Velay 29 - Knolles and Calveley reported 35 miles from Avignon August 1359 (early) Calveley cornered near Puy, then manages to escape; Knolles company retreats /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/23329949

Episode 92 - Castles and fortifications 04/11/2022

Episode 92 - Castles and fortifications In this episode, we look at some aspects of how fortifications are defended and the changes that the Hundred Year's War brought on. Mentionned in the episode: /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/22751111

Episode 91 - The Second Treaty of London 03/08/2022

Episode 91 - The Second Treaty of London In this episode, King Jean and King Edward agree to a new treaty, one harsher than the previous. King Edward also holds weddings for two of his children. Meanwhile, as the Estates-General debates the new treaty, they also discuss a scheme from the King of Denmark. Afterwards, we quickly explore medieval currency. Dates: 1358 November: French fail to pay the first installment of King Jean’s ransom 1359 January: negotiations begin on Second Treaty of London March 24: The Second Treat of London is sealed by both Kings May 19: Wedding of Margaret and earl of Pembroke / Estates-General open 20: Wedding of John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster June: Estates-General reject Second Treaty of London French Government negotiated with Waldemar III and Scottish delegations Edward begins preparations for war with France /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/22372418

Episode 90 - Routiers in the Centre of France 02/16/2022

Episode 90 - Routiers in the Centre of France We see the routiers through the eyes of Hugues de Montgeron. Band invade the Nivernais, Orléans and Auxerre, but are stopped in Burgundy and Champagne. 1358 April Archpriest hired by Marguerite de Flandres to defend Nevers May Bands take city and bridge of Meung June 24: Beaugency is taken October Robert Knolles enters Orléanais 31: the English take Chantecoq November Archpriest leaves Provence December: Hugh de Montgeron flees his hut in the woods and makes for Sens 1359 January 10: Knolles’ first assault on Auxerre 12: Knolles’ men get beaten at Troyes February: Hugh de Montgeron is called back to his Priory March 10: Auxerre falls to Robert Knolles Cardinals are robbed Fall /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/22147145

Episode 89 - The Great Company 01/31/2022

Episode 89 - The Great Company In this episode, we look at the situation in the Languedoc, the movements of the companies out of Gascony and into Auvergne, then the Loire, Saône and Rhône valleys, and the rise of the Great Company of the Arnaud de Cervole, the Archpriest Dates: 1355 Last raids of the Count of Armagnac into Gascony; first company comes out of Gascony into Auvergne 1356 Arnaud d'Albret takes Felletin Duke of Bourbon buys back Felletin 1357 New Gascon attacks in Auvergne Archpriest moves into the Dauphiné July 13 - Archpriest begins attack on Provence Pope hires Count of Armagnac October - Armagnac marches near Aix and attacks 2 castles 1358 January - Count of Armagnac replaced by Count of Poitiers as lieutenant of the Languedoc; Bertucat d'Albret takes Sermur; Priovençal rebels restart their fight February 21 - Archpriest takes Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Beaume March - Archpriest plans on taking Marseille April - Archpriest changes his mind and heads north May - Meeting of the Estates-General of the Languedoc; Bertucal d'Albret is paid to leave Sermur September - Pope buys off the Archpriest /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/21972317

Episode 88 - After Etienne Marcel 01/16/2022

Episode 88 - After Etienne Marcel In this episode, the Dauphin is invited back into Paris, and restores his relationship with the Parisians. Charles of Navarre surrounds Paris. The French can’t pay for their King’s ransom. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/21788819

Episode 87 - A Duel at Dinan 11/23/2021

Episode 87 - A Duel at Dinan In 1357, during the siege at Dinan, Bertrand Du Gesclin was challenged to a duel - this is the story. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/21253010

Episode 86 - The Revolution, Part 5 11/06/2021

Episode 86 - The Revolution, Part 5 The Jacquerie has been crushed, and the Dauphin's army is swelling, as he marches to reclaim Paris from Étienne Marcel's control. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/21071432

Episode 85 - The Revolution, Part 4 10/07/2021

Episode 85 - The Revolution, Part 4 The peasants are mad as hell, and they're not gonna take it anymore! The Great Jacquerie, a large uprising in the north of France, flares up, and is quickly crushed. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/20747330

Episode 84 - The Revolution, Part 3 09/19/2021

Episode 84 - The Revolution, Part 3 In this episode, the Dauphin strikes back. He captures two cities, blocking Paris from one of its sources of food. The Parisian, and the citizens of many other towns, radicalize. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/20524886

Episode 83 - The Revolution, Part 2 09/03/2021

Episode 83 - The Revolution, Part 2 King Jean makes arrangements for the Treaty of London to be ratified. King Charles and Étienne Marcel will have none of it. Their grip on the Dauphin tightens. And Paris is surrounded by hostile forces. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/20360375

Episode 82 - Revolution, Part 1 08/20/2021

Episode 82 - Revolution, Part 1 In this episode, Étienne Marcel and Robert Le Coq continue to rule, and the Dauphin struggles to free himself from their power. His supporters and his enemies supporters clash in the streets of Paris. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/20202443

Episode 81 - The First Treaty of London 07/25/2021

Episode 81 - The First Treaty of London Charles of Navarre makes a triumphant entry into Paris. His supporters seize control of the Government. Kings Jean and Edward agree to the terms of the First Treaty of London. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19921292

Episode 80 - A Game of Kings 07/13/2021

Episode 80 - A Game of Kings In this episode, King Jean travels to, and begins his captivity in, London. King David is released. Prince Charles gets tackled by the Estates-General. King Charles of Navarre is rescued. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19789820

Episode 79 - The Treaty of Bordeaux 06/27/2021

Episode 79 - The Treaty of Bordeaux In this episode, the King of France tells his subjects to not bother paying their taxes, the government in Paris reminds people that they need to pay taxes, and the siege of Rennes goes on. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19621010

Episode 78 - With Whom are we Negotiating? 06/09/2021

Episode 78 - With Whom are we Negotiating? The Marches of Brittany, Normandy, Anjou, and Maine are falling into chaos similar to what the south of France has been living through. Too many parties with conflicting agendas are trying to deal with England. King Edward looks on with glee. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19408757

Episode 77 - The Estates-General Fail Again 05/25/2021

Episode 77 - The Estates-General Fail Again Prince Charles skips town and leaves his brother, the Duke of Artois, a very hot potato. He goes to Germany for a successful summit. When he returns to Paris, he submits to the will of the Estates-General as they begin dismantling the Government's operations. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19226855

Special Episode 17 - Medieval Woodworking 05/20/2021

Special Episode 17 - Medieval Woodworking In this episode, we talk with Dr. Guy Windsor, sword instructor extraordinaire, to discuss medieval woodworking. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19184162

Episode 76 - The Estates-General 05/12/2021

Episode 76 - The Estates-General In this episode, senior officials summon the Estates-General, but their demands, especially those of the normally loyal Third Estate, are harsh. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/19072103

Special episode 16 - Interview with Christian Cameron 04/15/2021

Special episode 16 - Interview with Christian Cameron In this episode, we explore a bit of the world of Chivalry with author Christian Cameron. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/18731846

Episode 75 - Poitiers 03/30/2021

Episode 75 - Poitiers In this episode, a guest shows up briefly for a quick reading, we look at the English situation and action after the battle, and the French predicament. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/18529448

Episode 74 - The Battle of Poitiers 01/25/2021

Episode 74 - The Battle of Poitiers In this episode, the King of France has the Prince of Wales trapped by the nearby town of Poitiers. They engage in one of the great defining battles of the Hundred Years War. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/17686979

Episode 73 - Running around the Realm 01/12/2021

Episode 73 - Running around the Realm The Duke of Lancaster launches a raid in Normandy, While King Jean II is trying desperately to raise soldiers and funds to repel the invader. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/17510147

Episode 72 - Back in Scotland and Gascony 12/13/2020

Episode 72 - Back in Scotland and Gascony News of the Prince of Wales chevauchée arrived in England, but the King is busy retaking Berwick-on-Tweed, and then leading the Burnt Candlemass, a large scale raid on the Lowlands. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/17174327

Episode 71 - Taxes and Plots 12/01/2020

Episode 71 - Taxes and Plots In this episode, the French Government convenes the Estates-General to work on a new tax plan for the realm, but implementing taxes in medieval France is very difficult. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/17009579

Episode 70 - The Black Prince's Chevauchée 11/15/2020

Episode 70 - The Black Prince's Chevauchée In this episode, King Edward takes a short stroll in Picardie, but King Jean left him nothing. On returning to England, the King learned that Berwick-upon-Tweed had fallen to a Scottish army. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/16816208

Episode 69 - Northern Conerns 11/03/2020

Episode 69 - Northern Conerns In this episode, Charles the Bad uses the threat of an alliance with England to gain a strong position to negotiate with the King of France. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/16674170

Episode 68 - The French Campaign of 1355 10/18/2020

Episode 68 - The French Campaign of 1355 Well... Mostly Scotland. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/16449377

Episdoe 67 - The English Campaign of 1355 09/28/2020

Episdoe 67 - The English Campaign of 1355 King Edward decides to invade France once more - in Normandy and in Gascony. The command of the southern forces is given to his son, Edward, the Black Prince - his first command. Armies are recruited, ships hired, and finances reordered. /episode/index/show/theleopardandthelily/id/16189964

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