The Glass King | 3. Agent of Chaos

THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

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History, Society & Culture

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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While King Charles VI is incapacitated, his brother Louis, and his queen, Isabeau, have been living large. The Duchy of Burgundy pays the price, drawing the ire of its powerful leader, John the Fearless. As England is drawn in, this decadent duo find out the true cost of pursuing pleasure. To delve deeper into the history behind each episode, become a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes, you get to chat with mediaeval buffs from around the world, shape the direction of the show, and watch exclusive behind the scenes videos from the team. Sign up at patreon.com/thisishistory – 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 podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Written and presented by Danièle Cybulskie Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Simon Poole Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production coordinator: Eric Ryan Mixing - Amber Devereux Head of content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, in a moment, I'm going to introduce you to a French duke who puts the fear in fearless.
0:05.9	But before I do, I want to take a second to remind you of the fun you could be having with This Is History's Royal Favorites.
0:12.9	There are fans of the show from around the world who want to delve deeper into the history behind each episode.
0:19.7	Favorites get all the perks of a regular subscription, and they get the chance to chat to the
0:24.3	producers and me and share what they've been seeing, hearing, and reading.
0:29.2	Since temporarily taking over this royal court as Queen Regent, I've been loving reading
0:34.1	the favorites' excellent takes on the kings and queens of seasons past, as well as
0:39.0	seeing what castles and relics they've spotted on their travels. If you want to join the
0:43.7	favorites, you can sign up at patreon.com forward slash this is history. Now on with the show. And just
0:51.3	a gentle reminder that this episode contains a grisly
0:54.3	description of violence that may not be suitable for some years before we start
1:00.9	this episode contains a grisly description of violence that may not be
1:05.2	suitable for some listeners in the cold November darkness, horses stamped their feet on the frigid cobblestones of a Parisian street.
1:19.6	Dressed in the blue and gold of the house of Ornion, their riders shift in the saddles as they wait.
1:26.6	Before long, a gate opens and through it their riders shift in the saddles as they wait.
1:35.3	Before long, a gate opens and through it steps the king's brother, Louis Duke of Orleans. Louis stops for a moment and stretches, looking up towards the starry sky.
1:40.3	He's just had an exquisite meal with the Queen, and he's feeling relaxed and content.
1:47.0	The messenger leading Louis is rushed and nervous. He's called the Duke away from the
1:53.0	Queen's apartments to take him to seek King Charles, but Louis isn't worried. The King has
1:59.2	been ill off and on for 15 years now, and Louis knows just how
2:03.3	to handle him. He'll murmur some soothing words and gently shove Charles in the direction
2:08.5	of his royal mistress. Big Brother will be right as rain in no time. With practiced ease,
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