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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Sony Music Entertainment

England’s greatest warrior-king Henry V is gone, and on the throne… a baby. In season 9 of This Is History: A Dynasty to Die For, acclaimed historian Dan Jones charts the turbulent story of Henry VI, an infant monarch whose reign is beset by relentless struggles for power both at home and abroad as we enter a brutal era of English civil war - the Wars of the Roses. Scandal, madness and witchcraft form a backdrop to the young king’s troubles in England, while in France, Henry V’s hard-won legacy

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The Glass King | 4. A New Hope

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/08/19

Henry V shatters the Dauphin Louis’s hubris. Despite their superior numbers, carnage awaits the French at a battle called Agincourt. But the bad luck doesn’t end there. Two Dauphins die suddenly in quick succession, catapulting an unknown prince — and the kingdom — into the unknown. If you want to learn about the last English invasion of France, listen back to season six, episode five, where Edward III wins the Battle of Crécy. Plus, in this week’s bonus episode, Dan and Danièle dive into

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29:04

The Glass King | 3. Agent of Chaos

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/08/12

While King Charles VI is incapacitated, his brother Louis, and his queen, Isabeau, have been living large. The Duchy of Burgundy pays the price, drawing the ire of its powerful leader, John the Fearless. As England is drawn in, this decadent duo find out the true cost of pursuing pleasure. To delve deeper into the history behind each episode, become a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes, you get to chat with mediaeval buffs from around the

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27:53

The Glass King | 2. The Stranger

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/08/05

A glittering Parisian ball, erupts in flames. King Charles VI barely escapes with his life.The culprit? His own brother, Louis — drunk, impulsive, and dangerously ambitious. But instead of punishment, Louis is rewarded with power… just as France teeters on the edge of collapse. To delve deeper into the history behind each episode, become a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes, you get to chat with medievalists from around the world, shape

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28:22

The Glass King | 1. Fracture

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/07/29

Charles VI has done everything right. His new queen charms the court. He’s taken power away from his regents. France is stable, for now. But one encounter in a forest — brief, almost incidental — changes everything. To delve deeper into the history behind each episode, become a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes, you get to chat with medievalists from around the world, shape the direction of the show, and watch exclusive behind the

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1:48

Introducing… The Glass King

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/07/22

It’s 1389, and young Charles VI of France is living the medieval dream. He’s married for love. The war-torn kingdom is finally healing. He’s handsome, adored, and destined for greatness.But then — he snaps. Charles descends into delusion, convinced his body is made of glass. He won’t let anyone touch him. He hides from the world. And as his mind fractures, so does France — a fragile kingdom now teetering on the brink of collapse. This is a story of ambition without limits, power without

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29:59

Season 7 | 12. A man shall rule

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/07/15

The crown is slipping, and Richard II is running out of allies — even his loyal greyhound has had enough. As the kingdom turns against him, Richard scrambles to hold onto power. But his cousin, the formidable Henry Bolingbroke, is gaining ground fast. With betrayal in the air and a throne at stake, can Richard stop Henry’s return — or is the end already written? Listen to the season finale for a gripping tale of downfall, ambition, and the unraveling of a king.If you can’t get enough of This Is

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31:24

Season 7 | 11. Who dares wins

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/07/08

The patriarch of the Lancastrian dynasty, John of Gaunt, is dead. His penultimate act was to show his nephew, Richard II, his rotting penis. While the king leaves gagging, this cunning Plantagenet also smells a jackpot. If you can’t get enough of This Is History, join our court of royal favourites on our Patreon. There, you get bonus episodes, PLUS extra perks including dispatches from Dan, and the chance to vote on future subscriber episodes, and lively chat rooms with fellow history

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27:14

Season 7 | 10. Deathmatch

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/07/01

After making some major strategic blunders, Thomas Mowbray and Henry Bolingbroke now find themselves fighting to the death. But as the crowds amass, Richard II throws them a last-minute curveball that keeps them in a state of suspended animation. If you can’t get enough of This Is History, we’d love to welcome you to the royal court over on our Patreon. There, you get bonus episodes, PLUS extra perks including dispatches from Dan and the team, the chance to vote on future subscriber episodes,

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26:53

Season 7 | 9. Richard’s revenge

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/06/24

London’s finest are gathering for 1397’s party of the year, but this isn’t a time to be celebrating… unless you’re Richard II. The 30-year-old king is emboldened, stronger than ever, and hell bent on retaliation. This leaves Henry Bolingbroke with a stark choice. If you can’t get enough of This Is History, we’d love to welcome you to the royal court over on our Patreon. There, you get bonus episodes, PLUS extra perks including dispatches from Dan and the team, the chance to vote on future

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29:18

Season 7 | 8. Four Funerals and A Wedding

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/06/17

In 1392, nobody in the Plantagenet realm was expecting one of their own to be gored to death by a wild boar. The grim reaper’s busy. More shock deaths befall the Gaunt and Bolingbroke household, and Richard is made a widow. While the king puts on the waterworks, Richard turns grief into opportunity.Remember, you can always keep the discussion as a royal favourite subscriber on our Patreon. Following this episode, we want to talk about other novel ways to die. Choose your untimely demise at:

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28:53

Season 7 | 7. The Grand Tour

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/06/10

Henry Bolingbroke, exasperated at the parochial pettiness of Richard II’s court, decides it’s time to get out. After proving his mettle with the greatest warrior in the western world, he embarks on a whistle-stop tour of the known world to smash pagans and shop for exotic animals. He comes back to England on a high and sees the fruits of his growing family — one that already overshadows Richard II’s.Learn more about Plantagenet-style tournaments way back in season one, under the reign of Henry

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31:29

Season 7 | 6. The Traitors

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/06/03

Richard sends his favourites scrambling. One tries to flee disguised as a chicken salesman, while another counts himself lucky for knowing how to swim. The Appellants want to depose Richard, but will they get their chance?To hear about the last time a Plantagenet King was deposed, listen to season five, episode eleven to learn more about how Edward II was knocked off of his perch… by his wife. You can find all of that and more on our Patreon, where you can become one of Dan’s ROYAL

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Season 7 | 5. It’s a Wonderful Parliament

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/05/27

The French are preparing for an all mighty invasion. The king doesn’t really seem to care — until the nobles use the parliamentary equivalent of a royal kick up the backside. And, will the French army even get off their coast, or backsides, before the portaloos are full?If you want to find out more about the last French invasion of England, listen back to This Is History season three, episode twelve, and the accompanying bonus episode. For this week’s bonus episode, hear about why this

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26:36

Season 7 | 4. The Tyranny Begins

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/05/20

After surviving the Peasants’ Revolt, Richard II comes out on top. He has violently suppressed the rebels and married the well-credentialed Anne of Bohemia. But this Plantagenet has his eye on another playmate, the handsome Robert De Vere. Richard’s wandering eye could spell disaster for England’s fortunes.If you want to find out more about the last time a King had a handsome playmate, listen to This Is History’s second bonus episode from season five. You can also find out more about Anne of

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30:53

Season 7 | 3. Summer of Blood

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/05/13

Find out more about the Peasants’ Revolt in our bonus episode.And remember to visit patreon.com/thisishistory to become a Royal Favourite member. This is your ticket to the This Is History Royal court, where you can chat with Dan, suggest episode ideas to the team, and get early access to all episodes. Thousands march on London with a “kill list” of what they deem corrupt officials. 14-year-old King Richard II finds himself at the centre of the national crisis. With his advisors panicking and

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28:05

Season 7 | 2. Death and Taxes

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/05/06

Richard II’s reign is not off to a good start – find out more about the runners and riders in this week’s bonus episode.You can also visit patreon.com/thisishistory to become a Royal Favourite member to get extra perks on top of bonus episodes, which gives you access to the Royal Court chat room, and get the chance to submit episode ideas fo Dan. Trouble looms as the French and the Scots sense weakness in the English rule, drunk sailors sink a fleet of warships and the highest legal

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30:10

Season 7 | 1. God Save The Kid

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/04/29

Visit patreon.com/thisishistory to become a Royal Favourite member and unlock bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, and more exclusive subscriber perks.The reign of the mighty warrior king Edward III is finally over and his 10-year-old grandson Richard is set to take on the crown. What could possibly go wrong? 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,

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1:27

Introducing… Season Seven of a Dynasty to Die for

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/04/22

This is the story of the ultimate frenemies that will see a cataclysmic shift in power away from the Plantagenets. The warrior king Edward III is dying and disaster looms when his grandson, the child king Richard II, is crowned. It’s not long before he clashes with his cousin, Henry, in a classic tragedy of boyhood companions turned deadly rivals.A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to

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22:05

Empire of Gold | 6. An Emperor’s Legacy

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/04/08

Find out more about Musa’s incredible legacy in our bonus episode. Subscribe for weekly episodes and ad-free listening.Musa looks to cement his legacy in West Africa with a spectacular project in Timbuktu but first must repay an important debt as the merchants in Cairo grow anxious. 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

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21:49

Empire of Gold | 5. Journey’s End

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ·

2025/04/01

Find out more about the battlefield in mediaeval Mali in our bonus episode. Subscribe for weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Musa is tantalisingly close to completing his pilgrimage but conflict looms large in Timbuktu as the nomadic Tuareg pose a formidable challenge for the Malians. 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

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