Jul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min · 14 segments
With house of the dragon season 3 nearing its conclusion, I thought the time was right to explore the real life story behind it! Following the death of King Henry I in 1135, a disputed succession…
Adam PenningtonHost
With House of the Dragon Season 3 nearing its conclusion, I thought the time was right to explore the real-life inspiration behind it.
It was a conflict that tested loyalties, reshaped castles and kingdoms and left contemporaries believing that Christ and his saints were asleep.
To guide us through this remarkable era, I am delighted to welcome back historian, author and broadcaster Matt Lewis onto the podcast.
Together, we'll explore the personalities behind the struggle, separate fact from legend and discover how this extraordinary conflict paved the way for the rise of the Plantagenets.
So, whether you're a medieval history enthusiast or simply love a gripping story of power, betrayal and survival, then stick around to discover all about The Anarchy.
Welcome back to the Tudor Chess Podcast, episode 146, The Anarchy, England's First Civil War, with Matt Lewis.
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With House of the Dragon Season 3 nearing its conclusion, I thought the time was right to explore the real-life inspiration behind it.
It was a conflict that tested loyalties, reshaped castles and kingdoms and left contemporaries believing that Christ and his saints were asleep.
To guide us through this remarkable era, I am delighted to welcome back historian, author and broadcaster Matt Lewis onto the podcast.
Together, we'll explore the personalities behind the struggle, separate fact from legend and discover how this extraordinary conflict paved the way for the rise of the Plantagenets.
So, whether you're a medieval history enthusiast or simply love a gripping story of power, betrayal and survival, then stick around to discover all about The Anarchy.
Welcome back to the Tudor Chess Podcast, episode 146, The Anarchy, England's First Civil War, with Matt Lewis.