This is History: A Dynasty to Die For This is History

This episode contains descriptions of violence or sexual content that may not be suitable for all listeners. 



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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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Rosie Merotra

Series Producer and Story Editor -  Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer -  Dave Anderson

Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton

Production Manager - Jen Mistri

Composer -  Matt Acheson

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O’Shaugnessy
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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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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Rosie Merotra

Series Producer and Story Editor -  Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer -  Dave Anderson

Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton

Production Manager - Jen Mistri

Composer -  Matt Acheson

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O’Shaugnessy
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Can’t get enough of all the Plantagenet drama?

Join Dan Jones and his producer Rosie in these subscriber-only episodes as he dives deep into those medieval morsels you’re desperate to know more about.

This episode is all about Henry’s disastrous attempt to invade a country at only 14, plus the mystery of what Eleanor wrote in her proposal.

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Presented by Dan Jones and Rosie Merotra
Producer - Georgia Mills
Executive Producer - Dave Anderson
Production Manager - Jen Mistri
Engineers - Jay Beale & Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell

This episode contains descriptions of violence or sexual content that may not be suitable for all listeners.



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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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Rosie Merotra

Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson

Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton

Production Manager - Jen Mistri

Composer -  Matt Acheson

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O’Shaugnessy
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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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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Rosie Merotra

Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson

Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton

Production Manager - Jen Mistri

Composer -  Matt Acheson

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O’Shaugnessy
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Can’t get enough of all the Plantagenet drama?

Join Dan Jones and his producer Rosie in these subscriber-only episodes as he dives deep into those medieval morsels you’re desperate to know more about.

This week they discuss the convenient death of King Stephen’s son, Eustace. Was it ‘an act of God’, as people thought at the time, or was he really murdered? Dan and Rosie also chat about the curious medieval tradition of death by overeating.

If you want your questions answered by Dan then you can tweet him @DGJones or use #Dansplaining

This is History is a Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.

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To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

Presented by Dan Jones and Rosie Merotra
Producer - Georgia Mills
Executive Producer - Dave Anderson
Production Manager - Jen Mistri
Engineers - Jay Beale & Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell