This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Somethin' Else, 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 begins to crumble as Joan of Arc enters to rally the French fightback. That’s all for you to discover on season 9 of This Is History — A Dynasty to Die For. Become a This Is History Royal Favourite subscriber and get ad free listening, bonus video episodes, and access to our virtual royal court on Patreon. Read more

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Episodes

S9 E7 | Cade’s Rebellion

02/17/2026 00:26:18Was the Queen of England a French spy?

02/13/2026 00:38:19 S9 E6 | The Ambush

02/10/2026 00:25:12S9 E5 | Enter the She Wolf

02/03/2026 00:28:54S9 E4 | Tainted Love

01/27/2026 00:25:47 Show all episodes

Our take on This is History: A Dynasty to Die For podcast

Dan Jones takes us to medieval times, an era driven by power, money, sex, and greed. He brings us compelling stories of dysfunctional families and examines how their desire drove them to turmoil. Jones is a bestselling author and the perfect host of this Sony Music Entertainment show. This is History: A Dynasty to Die For takes you to a time when ruthless dynasties ruled England; you can think of the show as a "real-life Game of Thrones".