Peasants Revolt of 1381
Type: Event
As of November 2026, Peasants Revolt of 1381 has been mentioned in one podcast episode on History Hit (Dec 2025). Described as the only time the Tower of London was stormed, highlighting a significant historical incident.
The Peasants' Revolt, also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Uprising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381. The revolt had various causes, including the socio-economic and political tensions generated by the Black Death in the 1340s, the high taxes resulting from the conflict with France during the Hundred Years' War, and instability within the local leadership of London. The revolt heavily influenced the course of the Hundred Years' War by deterring later Parliamen
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on History Hit |
| Type | History |
Who talks about Peasants Revolt of 1381 on podcasts?
Dan Snow brought up Peasants Revolt of 1381; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on History Hit.
- Historian Guided Tour of the Tower of London on History Hit (Dec 2025) — Dan Snow