This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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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. 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. NOTE: If you haven’t heard Seasons 1, 2 and 3 you can go back and hear this wild story from the start. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  1. Season 5 | 1. Generation Kill

    EPISODE 1

    Season 5 | 1. Generation Kill

    Edward I is getting too old to fight his enormous list of enemies, and so begins handing over the reins of war to his son and a brand new generation of knights. But the old king has a gnawing feeling he can’t shake – does his heir have what it takes to rule, or is this the beginning of the end for the Plantagenets?  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and hosted by Dan Jones Producer - Georgia Mills  Executive Producer - Louisa Field Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Marketing - Kieran Lancini Sound Design - Chris O'Shaughnessy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
  2. Season 5 | Bonus: Beasts at feasts

    EPISODE 1 BONUS

    Season 5 | Bonus: Beasts at feasts

    To mark the launch of season 5, we are dishing out a free sample of This is History Plus. Each week Dan and producer Georgia explore strange tangents and delicious Medieval gossip.  This episode serves up some of the most excessive Mediaeval shopping lists and feasts  including an out-of-place porpoise and several thousand chickens.   Plus, why Robert the Bruce killed someone in a church, and was Edward II a jock or a nerd?  This Is History Plus also includes hours of interviews with celebrated historians, the entire backlog of main episodes ad-free and the chance to ask Dan your questions. You can try it out with a seven day trial: head to historypod.com or click ‘try free’ on Apple podcasts.  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Presented by Dan Jones and Georgia Mills Producer - Dom Tyerman Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Marketing - Kieran Lancini Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min
  3. Season 5 | 2. Bros with Benefits

    EPISODE 2

    Season 5 | 2. Bros with Benefits

    King Edward physically attacks his son, the heir to the throne, in a shocking display of violence. The reason for this outburst? The young prince’s relationship with his favourite knight, Piers Gaveston. The way Edward sees it, if he doesn’t split these two apart, the entire kingdom will suffer. But the old king is running out of time.  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and hosted by Dan Jones Producer - Georgia Mills Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Marketing - Kieran Lancini Sound Design - Chris o'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    30 min
  4. Season 5 | What’s the rudest Mediaeval swear word?

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    Season 5 | What’s the rudest Mediaeval swear word?

    Off the back of a particularly potty-mouthed episode, Dan and producer Georgia get into the worst swears in the Middle Ages and learn why King John’s favourite curse was “by God’s teeth”. Plus, what kind of love was really there between Edward and Piers Gaveston? To send us questions for the show, you can tweet Dan directly@DGJones or use #Dansplaining This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Presented by Dan Jones and Georgia Mills Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Louisa Field Assistant Producer - Harry Gordon Production Manager - Jen Mistri Engineering - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell

    23 min
  5. Season 5 | 3. Revenge of the Black Dog

    EPISODE 3

    Season 5 | 3. Revenge of the Black Dog

    Edward II is king, and he makes it clear to his people that nothing is more important to him than his best knight, Piers Gaveston. His focus on Gaveston causes major political upsets, including insulting his barons and ignoring his new wife. Soon, the barons decide to take matters into their own hands. A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and hosted by Dan Jones Producer - Georgia Mills  Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Marketing - Kieran Lancini Sound Design - Chris O'Shaughnessy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  6. Season 5 | How deaf is Edward to English politics?

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    Season 5 | How deaf is Edward to English politics?

    The boys are back in town and they make sure everyone knows it. Dan and Georgia marvel at the audacity and idiocy of Edward and Piers Gaveston. The lads get so swept up in their reunion that they seem to forget everyone around them. What possessed them to give degrading nicknames to the barons? Plus, why does Gaveston surrender so easily? To send us questions for the show, you can tweet Dan directly@DGJones or use #Dansplaining This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Presented by Dan Jones and Georgia Mills Producer - Dominic Tyerman Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Engineering - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell

    26 min
  7. Season 5 | 4. Long Live the Queen

    EPISODE 4

    Season 5 | 4. Long Live the Queen

    While Edward II mourns, his young Queen Isabella steps into the spotlight. She provides her husband with both an heir and the holiday of a lifetime, as they go to visit her father in France. While Edward finally starts to show some talent for ruling, Isabella’s actions in France shape the future of the dynasties on both sides of the channel.  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and hosted by Dan Jones Producer - Georgia Mills  Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Marketing - Kieran Lancini Sound Design - Chris O'Shaughnessy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min
  8. Season 5 | How do you party Mediaeval-style?

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    Season 5 | How do you party Mediaeval-style?

    Edward, for all his failings, at least knows how to throw a good time. Dan and producer Georgia take a look at a classic “Edward-party”, and discuss what the cool kids were listening to at a Mediaeval mash-up. Plus, what lies ahead for Isabella as she truly steps into her role as queen? And, if you’ve got a question, you can tweet Dan directly@DGJones or use #Dansplaining This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Presented by Dan Jones and Georgia Mills Producer - Dominic Tyerman Assistant producer - Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Engineering - Matias Torres-Sole

    22 min
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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. 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. NOTE: If you haven’t heard Seasons 1, 2 and 3 you can go back and hear this wild story from the start. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  • Creator
    Sony Music Entertainment
  • Episodes
    211
  • Seasons
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sony Music Entertainment
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    Pod Sub LLC

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