Season 5 | 9. The Dictators

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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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Revenge has not satisfied Edward II, and he and the Despensers begin a reign of terror across England, executing former friends and plundering the nation’s resources. There’s only one person left who might be able to stop Edward before he brings his entire dynasty to ruin: Queen Isabella. A 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 [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and hosted by Dan Jones Producer - Georgia Mills  Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Marketing - Kieran Lancini Audio production and mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Season 5 | 9. The Dictators

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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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.