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Stones & Bones

Stones & Bones

Deborah Brezina

A thousand years ago Emma of Normandy was on trial for adultery, treason and murder. The Stones & Bones podcast tells the tale of the first woman styled Queen of England who stood at the center of a dark era of history. And changed it.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Stones & Bones episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Stones & Bones for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Stones & Bones episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Stones & Bones - Nightfall

Nightfall

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01/26/22 • 16 min

As the Vikings carve a path of fire and blood through Saxon England, its weak king flees at the first shout of battle. Is this the work of history’s first recorded wicked stepmother?

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Dr. Daniel Gerrard is a British historian of the High Middle Ages and the author of three books. Professor Gerrard teaches medieval history at Regents Park College, Oxford University and specializes in the biography of Emma of Normandy, the first biography of an English queen, the Encomium Emmae Reginae.

This interview focuses on the early days of Emma of Normandy in England and the trauma she experienced just months after her arrival as young bride and queen, the St. Brice’s Day Massacre. Flashpoint for the Viking conquest of England.

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Stones & Bones - Otherworld

Otherworld

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11/17/21 • 15 min

Lord, what fools these mortals be! Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream transports us to the Otherworld. For Emma of Normandy fairies and elves were never far below the surface. There are countless stories of their origins. This is one.

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Stones & Bones - Kingmaker

Kingmaker

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10/20/21 • 14 min

A figure arose from the shadows. A crafty survivor who became more powerful than kings for he was a maker of kings. No one stood in his way. Not even the Queen of England.

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Stones & Bones - The Fox and the Hedgehog
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01/19/22 • 14 min

From her first days in England, young Emma of Normandy had a formidable adversary. She could not imagine then how formidable. Soon she would know. The proverbial Fox and Hedgehog are about to square off.

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Stones & Bones - There Be Dragons!

There Be Dragons!

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11/24/21 • 15 min

One creature is instantly recognized the world over. Remarkably similar in all cultures. To Queen Emma, these creatures were not mythical. They were real. But they don’t exist, do they? So why are they everywhere?

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Stones & Bones - The Oath

The Oath

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02/02/22 • 14 min

A woman desperate for her bloodline to continue fights at every turn for her sons to rise as kings. But first, she needs the oath.

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Stones & Bones - Winter Queen

Winter Queen

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02/16/22 • 14 min

Even in the winter of life, love knows no yesterdays.

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Stones & Bones - Christmastide

Christmastide

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12/22/21 • 13 min

Queen Emma wishes everyone NOEL! The holiday greeting she likely would've given. As a French import herself, NOEL originated in France but became a favored traditional greeting in the medieval era. Let's join Emma for Christmastide. A joyous time, a joyous greeting, a joyous wish to all!

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Stones & Bones - Put Away the Playthings
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09/29/21 • 11 min

For a half century she bent history to her will. Everything that turned touched her. And she turned everything she touched. But first, she had to put away her playthings.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Stones & Bones have?

Stones & Bones currently has 26 episodes available.

What topics does Stones & Bones cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, England, British, History, King, Royal, Murder, Woman, Documentary, Podcasts, France and Medieval.

What is the most popular episode on Stones & Bones?

The episode title 'The Fox and the Hedgehog' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stones & Bones?

The average episode length on Stones & Bones is 16 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stones & Bones released?

Episodes of Stones & Bones are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Stones & Bones?

The first episode of Stones & Bones was released on Sep 16, 2021.

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