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
episode 11: Season 2 | 11. Rain of Terror
Richard’s war to reconquer his empire is in full swing. With John back under his thumb and Philip squarely in his sights, he’s now building a huge castle to act as a forward base against the french king. But as Richard visits the construction site, he’s greeted by a strange and terrifying storm unlike anything in living memory. Is it a bad omen for his campaign? This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic...
episode 12: Season 2 | 12. Richard Interrupted
Richard has worn down French King Philip into agreeing a truce, but still has plenty of enemies to take care of. He heads to a castle in Aquitaine to teach the rebellious lord there a lesson. The Lionheart has won countless sieges and these defenders don’t look well prepared, so he jumps into the action himself. But fate is about to intervene, changing the Plantagenet world forever. This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production...