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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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 Scandals, greed, revenge and sex: historian Dan Jones tells the story of the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful and dysfunctional families in European history. Season 7 sees boy-king Richard II take the throne and put the dynasty in jeopardy like never before. The people will rise in a bloody revolt as Richard, once hailed as a messiah, turns magnificent and murderous tyrant. Richard will soon find himself pitted against his chivalrous cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, in an extraordinary tale of boyhood companions turned deadly rivals. The pair are history’s ultimate frenemies whose lives become locked in an existential struggle for supremacy – with fatal consequences for anyone who gets caught in between them. You can now become a Royal Favourite on our Patreon! Weigh in on topics we should cover, access exclusive AMA with Dan, take part in competitions and nerd out with fellow history buffs in our official chat room. Find out more at patreon.com/thisishistory A Sony Music Entertainment production. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.comSony Music Entertainment Social Sciences World
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  • Introducing...Season 1 of This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

    Introducing...Season 1 of This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
    Aug 24 2022
    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. A Somethin’ Else & 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 min
  • Season 1 | 1. Queen on The Run

    Season 1 | 1. Queen on The Run
    Sep 20 2022
    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. This is History is a Somethin’ Else & 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Season 1 | 2. Power Couple

    Season 1 | 2. Power Couple
    Sep 22 2022
    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. This is History is a Somethin’ Else & 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
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Dan brings atmosphere and excitement to the story, and a great story it is. Should be a feature film or Netflix series!!!

Addictive

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Solid story telling, a great insight into perhaps the most interesting period in history. Please keep producing this excellent work Dan

Simply brilliant

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The best of he's generation for delivering history in an exciting narrative format. Great performance and good quality writing well worth a listen 🤓

Awesome storytelling

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I love history & this is brilliantly written & performed. I have just found it on Audible & the whole story has kept me riveted during a decorating project. I can't wait to here what happens next.

Fantastic

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Love Dan Jones' videos, I'm not much of a podcast person but this is just fabulous! Dan's written and narrating skills are second to none. I will definitely be following.

Brilliant!

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Entertaining, interesting, informative and extremely addictive. Very well presented in a way that's easily understood. Thank you Dan!

These podcasts should come with a warning!

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Really enjoyed this pod cast you really feel like you are there he brings history to life

The way Dan tells the tale and the background noise which adds to the atmosphere brilliant

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I am a fan of Dan and read quite a few of his books. His knowledge on the subject is epic and masterful. Unfortunately, I am struggling with this series. As I listen on Audible, I am getting the adverts and there is only so many times one can hear one advert. The narrative seems forced and worked, probably to make it accessible to a wider audience. I much prefer Dan's reading of his books style. There is also quite obvious editing as the tone of the narration feels added on and the volume and tempo changes. Out of respect for the author will persevere, but not Brilliant, sorry.

The Plantagenets come to Hollywood

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Overwhelmed by adverts but content was good. Too much time spent on adverts and sponsors. Otherwise enjoyable

Overwhelmed by adverts but content was good

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