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The Leopard and the Lily's podcast

Aug 8, 2022

I'm off gallivanting in France. I'll be back soon with new episodes.

 


Jun 5, 2022

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:

Kings and Generals episode on the Mongols

Timeline:


Apr 11, 2022

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: Tod's Workshop


Mar 8, 2022

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.


Feb 16, 2022

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