The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England

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Previously titled “1280: The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026

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Recorded29 Dec 2025

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December 29, 1170. Archbishop Thomas Becket becomes a martyr after he is brutally killed by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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