The History Guy
The History Guy
Lance and Josh Geiger
Counterfactuals: The White Ship and the Anarchy
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Mar 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
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On today’s episode, we visit one of the most significant maritime accidents of the middle ages, when William Adelin, grandson of William the Conqueror and the only legitimate male heir to the throne of England, was killed with the sinking of the White Ship in 1120. His death would have dramatic consequences for the European continent and English history. But what if it had all gone differently?