Dive into the riveting tale of the royal dynasty that inspired ‘Game of Thrones’, a saga marked by power struggles, betrayals and epic wars.

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For dives into the enthralling tale of a royal family whose turbulent rule defined medieval England from the 12th century onwards. The saga is filled with family rivalries, intense power plays, ruthless ambitions and personal vendettas, culminating in legendary battles. The fate of the dynasty has inspired works like Game of Thrones, The Lion in Winter and the video game Crusader Kings. Even Shakespeare could not resist indulging in the drama of the Plantagenets.

Created by award-winning historian and author Dan Jones in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, the podcast spans four seasons. Jones’ captivating and witty storytelling, combined with his extensive knowledge of the Plantagenet dynasty, has been instrumental in attracting and entertaining listeners.

The original show boasts impressive ratings of 4.9 out of 5. It was nominated in the category ‘Best History Podcast’ at the Ambies 2024. Upon release, This is History: A Dynasty to Die For quickly rose to the top of the History Charts in the UK and the US. It continues to rank high across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Iceland, Pakistan and more as of June 2024.