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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
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Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history to life through compelling stories, fascinating characters and vivid scenes.
“A Dynasty to Die For” tells the story of the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful and dysfunctional families in European history. Their scandals, betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today.
In Season 6 we meet King Edward III, the ambitious warrior responsible for starting the Hundred Years’ War. But while Edward is waging his campaigns overseas, a new threat to his kingdom is brewing. The Black Death is coming, and nothing will ever be the same again.
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“A Dynasty to Die For” tells the story of the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful and dysfunctional families in European history. Their scandals, betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today.
In Season 6 we meet King Edward III, the ambitious warrior responsible for starting the Hundred Years’ War. But while Edward is waging his campaigns overseas, a new threat to his kingdom is brewing. The Black Death is coming, and nothing will ever be the same again.
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Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of medieval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes.
In the first season, get to know the most dysfunctional family of the Middle Ages – the Plantagenets – and find out how their scandalous betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today.
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Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes.
The saga of history’s most dysfunctional dynasty continues. Richard the Lionheart is on the throne and has one thing on his mind: victory in the Holy Land. But while Richard is away on crusade, his younger brother John has ambitions of his own.
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From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious, and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book.
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Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alivethrough compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes. The third season tells the incredible story of England’s most diabolical ruler. King John makes enemies wherever he goes: from the king of France, to his own barons, and even god himself. But what happens when one of the most powerful people in the world goes totally off the rails?
Plus, to celebrate the new season, we are launching This is History: The Hunt — a treasure hunt through prior episodes. Winners will receive a signed copy of Dan's new novel Wolves of Winter and a free year's subscription to his History, Etc. Substack. Visit ThisIsHistoryHunt.com to enter before September 11th.
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Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes.
Season 4 tells the story of two kings, Henry and Edward, who are desperately trying to save their dynasty. Their conflicting personalities will be put to the ultimate test as an old friend, Simon de Montfort, and his growing powerbase threaten to destroy the Plantagenets for good.
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This is History is taking a trip to France, to bring you the bloody tale of one of the canniest, cruellest and most handsome kings in all of the Middle Ages: Philip the Fair. Dan Jones speaks to Danièle Cybulskie about Philip’s incredible reign, and what we can expect from this special, six-part series.
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Presented by Dan Jones and Danièle Cybulskie
Producer - Hannah Talbot
Executive Producer - Louisa Field
Production Manager - Jen Mistri
Marketing - Kieran Lancini
Sound Design and Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell
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The Plantagenets are back! This season we meet Edward II, a king who is head over heels with his favourite knight, Piers Gaveston. Their relationship sparks off a mighty conflict in court, pitching Edward against his cousin, the fearsome Earl of Lancaster. While these two come to extremely violent blows, his wife, Queen Isabella, waits for her moment.
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Written and hosted by Dan Jones
Producer - Georgia Mills
Executive Producer - Louisa Field
Production Manager - Jen Mistri
Marketing - Kieran Lancini
Sound Design and Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell
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For a special run of episodes, Dan Jones is joined by world-class historians and authors. Find out about the sordid history of the Catholic Church, and the erotic musings of mystics with Diarmaid MacCulloch. Hear about the bloody Plantagenet rivalry to end all others with Dan’s old University supervisor, Helen Castor. Plus, in our first ever live show: what kind of man was Goeffrey Chaucer, and what on earth is he wearing?
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Written and hosted by Dan Jones
Producer - Georgia Mills
Executive Producer - Louisa Field
Production Manager - Eric Ryan
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The times they are a changin’ in the Middle Ages, as we step into the tumultuous reign of Edward III. This Plantagenet is a warrior, tactician, and party prince through-and-through, but with a dangerously ambitious streak that will lead him, and his country, into a war that will last over a hundred years.
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Written and hosted by Dan Jones
Producer - Georgia Mills
Executive Producer - Louisa Field
Production Manager - Jen Mistri and Eric Ryan
Marketing - Kieran Lancini
Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell
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Introducing When It’s Time To Leave with Callie Brownson from Good Game with Sarah Spain.Follow the show: Good Game with Sarah SpainCallie Brownson, former NFL assistant coach turned senior director of high performance for USA Football, joins Sarah to discuss knowing it was time to leave the NFL for a new opportunity, being on a staff with a problematic high-profile player, and how she’s making sure Team USA is ready for flag football’s 2028 Olympic debut. Plus, the worst kind of “National Girls and Women in Sports” day tribute, an NWSL x WNBA crossover, and a Black History Month spotlight you won’t want to miss. Check out Veronica Wells’ story on Billie Harris here Fill out a bracket for the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tourney! The bracket on the Unrivaled site is pretty hard to read, but super slice Joey Maldonado made a better one that you can print out here Find out more about the new NWSL x WNBA training facility in Portland here Interested in season tickets for Denver’s new NWSL team? Details are here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The NCAA softball schedule is here The Unrivaled schedule can be found here The LOVB schedule can be found here Find the PVF schedule here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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Until yesterday, Eleanor of Aquitaine was the queen of France. Now, divorced and dethroned, she’s running for her life. Noblemen are lying in wait to capture her and lay claim to her lands. But, if she can escape them, and reach her destination in time, she’ll become more powerful than ever before. This is the beginning of the bloodiest dynasty in European history.
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Producer - Rosie Merotra
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Executive Producer - Dave Anderson
Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton
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Henry Plantagenet is a rowdy teenager full of nervous energy and big plans to invade England. He’s also the man Eleanor of Aquitaine chooses to marry. Their union is a savvy business deal that will change their lives, and the shape of Europe, forever.
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Braving dangerous winter storms, Henry Plantagenet crosses the English Channel. He’s come to settle a civil war, lay claim to his mother’s inheritance, and follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror. In the way stands King Stephen and his barons. Who will win the throne, and how?
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Henry has shattered the delicate balance of power in England and King Stephen’s son, Eustace, is on the warpath. The Plantagenets are desperate to shore up their position and look to God for a miracle.
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A new character enters the drama. Thomas Becket has come out of nowhere to become Henry’s powerful right-hand man. Now he’s entrusted with what seems to be an impossible mission: he must persuade a hostile King Louis VII of France – Eleanor’s bitter ex-husband – to accept a marriage alliance between his own daughter and a Plantagenet prince. It would take a political mastermind to pull this one off…
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Thomas Becket is on trial, facing a string of serious charges and in danger of losing his freedom. Once he was Henry Plantagenet’s right hand man, but now he’s become his greatest enemy. Dan puts Becket on the psychiatrist's couch to work out how he got himself into this mess. And, more importantly, can he get himself out of it?
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Henry is rocked by the death of his mother and mentor, the Empress Matilda. The grief-stricken king is left to solve the problems of succession alone. Meanwhile Henry’s marriage to Eleanor is falling apart. Will she look past his rampant infidelity in order to secure greater power for herself?
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Thomas Becket returns to make Henry’s life miserable once again. The two men, once close friends, are now bitter enemies. But when Becket delivers a fiery sermon attacking Henry’s rule, even he fears he might have pushed the king too far…
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In the aftermath of Thomas Becket’s murder, Henry II is in big trouble with the pope. His grip on power, and his immortal soul, hang in the balance. In desperate need of a distraction, the king turns his gaze west, to a country that has so far escaped Plantagenet aggression: Ireland.
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Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton
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I just want to know why suddenly the podcast stopped working at season 4 ep 12? and the only version that I can now listen yo had ads in??? not a happy camper at all
love Dan Jones got most of his books bar 2 or 3 keep giving us history I love it
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always loved past Kings and Queens like Elizabeth Woodville and Edward the forth, also the Tudors. I think this podcast is brilliant, I always want to learn more about different kings and Queens that make up our history.
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I am loving the bite-size chapters as well as the storytelling. The contemporary allusions to modern day arts and culture, and jokes make the story more relatable. A great way to learn / review history. Also, I find Dan's voice quite soothing and relaxing. 'This is History' has become one of my favourite podcasts, so THANK YOU!
excellent history podcast.. way too many ads..
this is a must listen.
I am blown away. Incredible podcast.
Sensational stories with no depth- bubblegum history
I enjoyed it a lot! thanks
this is 18 minutes long with 9 minutes aff adds. I couldn't be more disappointed. unfortunately I will unsub. I was really looking forward to this.
Thank you sir. we will learn it from you.
love this. Give the show a go if stories from history turned into digestible entertaining chunks sound like your thing.
The worst Dan Jones. Short overly commercialised breadcrumbs of an otherwise absolute great story. Won't subscribe.
loving the podcast. Very entertaining!
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Love this podcast, great narration and story.
I'm glad I've found this ☺ podcast.