This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Somethin' Else, Sony Music Entertainment

Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history to life through compelling stories, fascinating characters and vivid scenes. Read more

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Episodes

In Conversation | Mediaeval sex and bishop brothels - with Diarmaid MacCulloch

Yesterday (10/22/2024) 00:30:15In Conversation | The tyrant and the usurper - with Helen Castor

10/15/2024 00:40:06 In Conversation | Sexy poets and killer queens - with Alice Loxton

10/08/2024 00:38:00Introducing… This is History: In Conversation

10/01/2024 00:01:50Season 5 | 12. To Kill a King

09/24/2024 00:30:31 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".