Richard the Lionheart
Was Richard the Lionheart a crusading hero, battlefield legend or absentee ruler?
Crusading hero, battlefield legend...absentee ruler? Dan explores the myth and reality behind England’s warrior king. From storming Sicily to conquering Cyprus and striking fear into the heart of Saladin on crusade, Richard’s legend has loomed large for centuries, fuelled by Victorian storytellers and patriotic lore. But how much of it is true?
Medieval historian Richard Huscroft joins Dan to separate fact from fiction. Was Richard I a noble warrior, a king who abandoned his realm, or is it more complicated than that?
Produced by Mariana Des Forges, Dan Snow and edited by Dougal Patmore.
All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3Media.
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