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Dan Snow's History Hit · April 27, 2026 · 53:06

The Black Prince

Michael Jones
Apple Podcasts

Dan Snow and historian Michael Jones examine Edward of Woodstock, the Black Prince, one of medieval England's most formidable warriors. They trace his rise during the Hundred Years' War, his command style, and the brutal realities of his campaigns. The episode grapples with whether he was a chivalric hero or something darker, from savage sieges to the suffering of civilians caught in his path.

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Highlights

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Military rise of the Black Prince
The episode traces how Edward of Woodstock earned his fearsome reputation during the Hundred Years' War.
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The brutality of medieval sieges
Jones describes the brutal nature of the Black Prince's campaigns, including savage sieges and their toll on civilians.
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Hero or something darker?
The episode confronts the central question of whether the Black Prince was a hero or a figure whose legacy includes deliberate cruelty.
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References

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The Black Prince: England's Greatest Medieval Warrior — Michael Jones
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