Season 1 | Bonus: How to be a Knight - with Tobias Capwell

In the wait for season two, This is History Plus will be releasing interviews with some of Dan’s favourite historians, talking all things Plantagenet. In this episode, Dan is joined by Tobias Capwell to talk about what it was really like to be a knight. Tobias, a seasoned jouster himself, and Curator of Arms and Armour at the Wallace Collection, discusses how knights trained and why the concept of chivalry became important in the twelfth century. There will be plenty more on This is History Plus, to get access go to apple podcasts and click ‘try free’, or visit thisishistorypod.com. And the next chapter of the Plantagenet saga will return on this feed in the New Year. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] Presented by Dan Jones Producer - Elly Lazarides Series Producer - Georgia Mills Executive Producer - Dave Anderson Production Manager - Jen Mistri Engineer - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

In this gripping new special series from This Is History Presents, acclaimed historian Danièle Cybulskie unravels a tale of dazzling triumph and devastating collapse — the rise and fall of Charles VI of France, better known as Charles the Mad. It’s 1389. France is finally breathing after decades of war. A young king ascends the throne — charming, beloved, and burning with promise. He’s married for love. The people adore him. The future is his. But then… he breaks. Charles becomes convinced his body is made of glass. He refuses to be touched. He hides from the world. And as his mind fractures, so does his kingdom — spiraling into chaos, betrayal, and a ruthless power struggle that will decide the fate of France. Who will seize control? Who will fall? And who will blink first? This Is History Presents: The Glass King is a story of ambition, delusion, and the terrifying fragility of power. Want to go deeper? Join our Patreon court as a This Is History Royal Favourite — where you’ll get behind-the-scenes insights, medieval travel tips, and the chance to shape future episodes. We’d love to have you: patreon.com/thisishistory A Sony Music Entertainment production. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]