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The History of the Coronation
FromRex Factor
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Length:
130 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In a feature-length special episode, we chart the history of the coronation of the English monarchy from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. We learn about how and why the coronation ceremony started, why it is the way that it is, how it's changed over the last thousand years, and all the funny things that have gone wrong. From a random big stone to oily headlice and reversing horses, there's plenty of fun to be had at the coronation! Plus we learn how Dunstan has ruined Ali's bank holiday.This podcast has been recorded before the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
S1.02 Alfred the Great: In our second podcast we do our first review of a king, namely Alfred the Great (871-99). He impresses us with his record on defensive tactics and cultural endeavours, but we are forced to get creative to try and find some evidence of scandal from the... by Rex Factor