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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
Scotland
Wars Of the Roses
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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Henry VII’s reign starts with dirty feet and a dirty little problem.

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He’s the man who schemed, smashed and slashed his way to power. But as it turns out, winning a crown is far easier than keeping one.

This Is History: The Tudors traces the unlikely rise of King Henry VII — the man responsible for creating England’s ... more

The story of disgruntled citizens feeling the need to rise up against a rigged system and distant elites is one that defines our moment. But we’re not unique in that feeling. Mistrust of the elite goes back a long way — like when England’s peasants a... more

Did King Arthur exist? Amy Jeffs isn't fussed. In this episode, the historian and artist behind Arthur: A New Life takes Dan Jones beyond Camelot and the search for a "real" Arthur, into a world of Welsh myth, Breton storytelling, medieval chronicles... more

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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
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
Professor Helen Bond
An expert in all things early Christianity and co-host of the podcast, Biblical Time Machine.
Biblical Time Machine
Episode: S8 E12 | To Jerusalem
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

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

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Further Up and Further In

    Dear Mr. Dan Jones

    Two points I’d like to make. First, I have had marvelous fun with this series, and I have successfully turned my brother on to it too. We binged episode after episode while cruising through the Highlands of Scotland last month. I can’t wait to read your “Essex Dogs” series and also see how you tackle the Tudors!👍

    Second, when is a series on the Stuarts coming out! Please tell me something like that is in the works! I mean, talk about a roller coaster of a dynasty, right? 😮... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. S. Irvin🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    United States10 days ago
  • No

    You shouldn’t advertise ad free listening and bonus episodes for subscribers if that isn’t what they get.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hoodrat#2
    United States12 days ago
  • Paid for subscription- too many interruptions and advertising

    I’m having constant issues with the Apple Podcast app. Episodes are not following on, making it annoying. I am enjoying Dan Jones though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    D4vegriff34
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Unfortunately, much of the more interesting content is behind one or more paywalls. There is very heavy advertising, both for the paywalls and from other ads. That said, most of the basic stories are intelligently told with a nice British accent. I would prefer a more filled out narrative.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Catgocali
    2 months ago
  • Love

    I absolutely love this podcast. I have several of Dan’s books but this podcast is amazing. Also loved The Iron King with Daniele. I’m now going to listen to her Medieval podcast. Listening from Australia but have visited the UK several times and love all things medieval. Great job Dan, your ability to give information as an amazing story teller is next level

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cat264
    Australia2 months ago

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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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