In Conversation | Flying dreams and X-rated rhymes - with Glaire Anderson
Long before Leonardo Da Vinci was born, there was a genius poet and astronomer who dreamed of human flight. Dan is joined by the University of Edinburgh’s Glaire Anderson, historical advisor to the la...
5 Nov 202435min
In Conversation | Greek myths in the Middle Ages- with Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry joins Dan to discuss his latest book, Odyssey, and how Greek myths have delighted people for thousands of years, right through the Middle Ages to the current day. Plus, Britain’s secret or...
29 Okt 202435min
In Conversation | Mediaeval sex and bishop brothels - with Diarmaid MacCulloch
This episode contains frequent references to sex. Dan Jones is joined by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of Lower than the Angels, for a look at the long and complicated relationship between ...
22 Okt 202428min
In Conversation | The tyrant and the usurper - with Helen Castor
Dan is joined by his friend and mentor, the renowned historian and author of The Eagle and The Hart, Dr Helen Castor, for a rundown of the wildest rivalry in Plantagenet history. Richard is a king, wi...
15 Okt 202438min
In Conversation | Sexy poets and killer queens - with Alice Loxton
For This is History’s first ever live show, Dan is joined at the London Podcast Festival by author Alice Loxton. Alice’s most recent book, Eighteen, examines the teenage years of some of history’s big...
8 Okt 202436min
Introducing… This is History: In Conversation
For a special run of episodes, Dan Jones is joined by world-class historians and authors. Find out about the sordid history of the Catholic Church, and the erotic musings of mystics with Diarmaid MacC...
1 Okt 20241min
Season 5 | 12. To Kill a King
This episode contains extreme violence. Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimor are victorious. They have usurped the old tyrant king, Edward II, and are in control of the heir to the throne, his son. But ...
24 Sep 202429min
Season 5 | 11. Return of the She-Wolf
This episode contains descriptions of violence. Edward has lost control of the country as violent riots run amok. Soon, he and the Despensers are on the run. Isabella returns in the middle of the ch...
17 Sep 202424min
