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King John & His Brilliant Sisters

Apr 02, 20261 hr 9 min
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Episode description

My brother from another mother, Matt Lewis, is back—and we’re continuing the story of the children of Henry II of England (and Eleanor of Aquitaine). But since King John was…well…such an idiot, we decided to start with his sisters to make things far more enjoyable 😂

And honestly? These women were incredible—sharp, capable, and miles ahead of their brothers. I think you’ll feel the same once you hear their stories.

In the second half, we finally turn to King John to see if—maybe—there’s a redeeming quality or two hiding in there. Spoiler alert: there isn’t. If anything, you might end up disliking him even more by the end… just like I did. What an absolutely terrible man!

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Check out Matt's books: https://mattlewisauthor.com/

Gone Medieval: https://access.historyhit.com/gone-medieval

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Matt Lewis

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