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Richard the Lionheart sets off with his massive crusading force for the long journey east. But soon he gets some news which sends him into a white hot rage. His little sister Joan has been locked up by King Tancred of Sicily. The Holy Land can wait – Richard is going to make Tancred rue the day he messed with the Plantagenets.
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Written and presented by Dan Jones
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Season 2 | 2. Blood and Gold
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
For this spin-off series, This Is History heads to mediaeval Africa to meet the legendary Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali. How did one man’s generosity upend a continent’s economy? Power, wealth, redemption, and legacy—get ready for the astonishing true story of the richest man who ever lived. Join historian Luke Pepera as he unravels the untold story of Musa’s rise to power, his unimaginable wealth, and the unintended consequences of his legacy. Subscribe for exclusive bonus episodes every week with Dan Jones and ad-free listening to all episodes. Dan Jones returns later this year with Season 7 of the Plantagenet saga.