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Season 2 | 8. A King’s Ransom

Season 2 | 8. A King’s Ransom

FromThis is History: A Dynasty to Die For


Season 2 | 8. A King’s Ransom

FromThis is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Richard is stuck in prison, and the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry VI, is demanding an eye-watering ransom before he has any hope of release. While Richard’s allies set about raising the funds, his brother John and French King Philip Augustus do everything in their power to keep him there. 





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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Clem Hitchcock 

Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson

Production Manager - Jen Mistri 

Composer -  Matt Acheson 

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy




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Released:
May 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (67)

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