The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England
The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Mon Dec 29 2025
Description: 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.