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This is History: The Tudors

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Hundred Years' War
Edward III
France
Plantagenets
Henry V
Richard II
Edward II
Henry Bolingbroke
England
Edward IV
Henry VI
Simon De Montfort
Black Death
Edward I
Henry III
Wars Of the Roses
Scotland
Plantagenet Dynasty
Peasants' Revolt
Joan Of Arc

Historian Dan Jones returns with This Is History: The Tudors. Season one gives you the extraordinary origin story of England’s most iconic royal family. This is the ultimate story of kings and queens, seduction and spectacle, where power is seized in private chambers, performed in public and, too often, lost on an executioner’s block. In just over a century, the Tudors alter the fabric of the stat... more

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When news of America doesn’t even clear King Henry’s diary, you know something’s not quite right.

In 1497, Genoese explorer John Cabot returns from his successful voyage to what is now the island of Newfoundland, Canada. Tudor England enters the Eur... more

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Perkin finds a patron. And king Henry loses his cool.

In late 1495, Perkin Warbeck, the Flemish fraudster claiming to be one of the lost princes in the tower, talks King James IV of Scotland into treason.

For Henry VII, who’s reeling from treason, ... more

*THIS IS HISTORY — THE TUDORS*

*Episode 5: Traders and Traitors*

An emperor loses a leg. England gets a headache.

In 1493, surgeons saw off the gangrenous leg of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III. It is a brutal, miraculous operation. The emperor s... more

Did one of the Princes in the tower survive!?

The Lambert Simnel affair might be over, but Henry VII has another pretender on his hands — a pesky Flemish fella called Perkin Warbeck. His agenda: claiming to be Prince Richard, the lost son of Edward... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Greengrass
Film director of The Uprising, about the Peasants' Revolt of 1381
Director, The Uprising
Episode: Paul Greengrass: Turning Andrew Garfield Into a Medieval Rebel
Amy Jeffs
Historian and author of Arthur: A New Life
Author, Arthur: A New Life
Episode: What King Arthur Reveals About Ourselves
Michael Livingston
Distinguished Professor at The Citadel, Military University; author of The Two Hundred Years War (Bloody Crowns in US)
The Citadel / Book: The Two Hundred Years War
Episode: Did the Hundred Years war ever really end?
Dr. Ralph Shaw
Preacher at St Paul's Cross, commentator on Richard III era
Church/Academic commentator
Episode: S10 E10 | The Princes In The Tower
Professor Helen Bond
Scholar of early Christianity
Edinburgh University
Episode: 3. A Nativity to Die For — Gold, Frankincense... and Murder
Helen Bond
Professor of early Christianity at Edinburgh University and resident Nativity expert
Edinburgh University
Episode: 2. A Nativity to Die For — Away in a manger
Jillian Turecki
Powerful relationship coach and author
Author of "It Begins with You"
Episode: You Might Also Like: The School of Greatness
Rachel Botsman
Lecturer at Oxford University and world-renowned expert on trust
Oxford University
Episode: You Might Also Like: Revisionist History
Annie Gray
Author, broadcaster and one of the UK's leading authorities on the history of food.
BBC Radio 4
Episode: In Conversation | Mediaeval Feasts and Foraging - with Annie Gray

Host

Dan Jones
Host and primary storyteller; frequent historical narration and interview involvement; associated with Sony Music Entertainment production.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • “Historically” funny…

    If Monty Python decided to do history, they might’ve rung up Dan Jones for the job. This podcast doesn’t just teach you about medieval shenanigans—it makes you want to invite Henry VIII over for a pint. Dan spins history yarns with such wit, you’ll laugh while learning how often kings really just needed better relationship advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedromasky
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love it… but

    Great podcast, totally love the content. But please stop it with the ‘join my gang’ requests, irrelevant US adverts, and forcing Jay Shetty’s podcast on us at every opportunity.

    I appreciate the commercial nature of podcasts, but the repetition is ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mr. Melonhead
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • If you love history - you will love this podcast. I just wish the episodes were longer.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SugarMagnolia
    a month ago
  • Great show, annoying feed

    Love the pod, but I can very much confirm I won’t enjoy Jay Shetty so please stop dropping ads for this drivel in my feed every other week.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Corttez
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Binge worthy from S1-S10

    I’m an English history lover but have really struggled to find a binge-worthy podcast that I can enjoy from beginning to end. I’ve devoured the first two seasons and plan on making through the rest and beyond. A great compliment to the History Hit compilation, though not connected. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeldomPoster1
    United Statesa month ago

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Overall, listeners view content as insightful and engaging, with occasional friction over format or sponsor reads.
Guests are seen as credible and interesting; production quality is generally high.
Listeners praise strong storytelling and host chemistry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#50
United States/History
Spotify
#24
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#228
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#21
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#48
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#30
Australia/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Paul Greengrass: Turning Andrew Garfield Into a Medieval Rebel
Q: How do you balance historical accuracy with cinematic needs?
You balance by keeping the truth-telling core while allowing fictionalized elements that help the story breathe, ensuring the overall experience remains credible and emotionally true.
Paul Greengrass: Turning Andrew Garfield Into a Medieval Rebel
Q: What draws you to a historical moment for a film?
The core is to find a feeling that connects past and present, then build a story around a relatable human experience that still speaks to today's issues.
Did the Hundred Years war ever really end?
Q: Why start when you do and why end when you end?
The host discusses framing choices for the book, arguing that starting earlier or ending later reshapes the narrative; the chosen frame emphasizes France defining its monarchy, borders, and legal-political order as central to understanding the conflict's long duration and legacy.
Did the Hundred Years war ever really end?
Q: Is that why 1292 matters so much?
Yes, 1292 marks a pivotal moment of change in how authority is exercised and perceived in the French-English dynamic, setting the stage for how the later conflict would unfold and how both sides frame their claims and governance.
Did the Hundred Years war ever really end?
Q: You can't get into Plantagenet history without having The Hundred Years War somewhere. But let's address it head on. So anyone who's coming to the subject fresh, give us the very broad outline of what is The Hundred Years War?
A broad overview of the war's start around 1337, the dynastic claims between England and France, the long arc through key battles and phases, and why the label 'Hundred Years' is historically misleading because the conflicts and truces stretch across more than a century.

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Historically oriented conversations unfold through intimate, interview-driven chats with scholars, filmmakers, and writers who illuminate how the past shapes today's world. Episodes mingle philosophical debates about how history is told with practical takes from guests—ranging from film directors bringing historical events to the screen to historians mapping famous sites and re-examining well-worn narratives. A recurring thread is balancing scholarship with storytelling, often weaving in behind-the-scenes production notes, film or media connections, and explorations of myth versus evidence. Bonus ad-free content via a Patreon is frequently promoted, signaling a strong direct-to-listener relationship and a commitment to extended discussions ... more

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