Rex Factor
@rexfactor
A history podcast reviewing kings and queens in history.
From our latest episode reviewing Edgar the Ætheling, we consider whether Edgar was the true heir to the throne in 1066.
From our latest podcast reviewing Harald Hardrada, a typically dramatic episode in which even a giant chain across the Bosphorus strait can't stop the Norwegian warrior.
Our latest episode looks at the Viking ruler Harald Hardrada, one of the most remarkable and famous Viking warriors though Ali thinks he could do with a rebrand...
From our review of Edward the Exile, we ponder on how Edward could have averted the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Our latest podcast reviews Edward the Exile, the man whose reign could have prevented 1066. Unfortunately, the bishop sent to collect him was a bit easily distracted...
Series 4 begins! We kick off the Nearly Monarchs with Æthelwold, nephew to Alfred the Great, a rival to his cousin Edward the Elder, and a challenge for Ali when it comes to names...
This is what Ali looks like after recording five podcasts in a day! We’ve now started Series 4, but Ali might need some sleep before the next recording!
Our new episode reviewing Offa of Mercia can also be watched as well as listened to! Available on Spotify or YouTube to watch in full.
New series, new notebook (though only one of them will be featured in the series). I’m in full research mode for Series 4 reviewing all the nearly monarchs of England & the UK. Planning a new “first” episode on Offa this month then recording first episodes of series 4 in March!
We have a new special episode out for subscribers (or to purchase on our Patreon page) on the history of biscuits. Here, Ali comes to grips with paximadia…
Here’s Ali’s post-match analysis after recording Group A of the play-offs - listen to the podcast episode and head to our website for the link to vote! www.rexfactorpodcast.com/consort-vote
We’re going to be back next week and it’s play-off time! The 19 Rex factor winners from the consider series will be up against each other to become series champion. Next week, we make the play-off draw and find out who will be against who in the first round.