Ep 01 The Magna Carta

2026 Season: Stories That Built America In this episode, we witness a medieval kingdom unraveling under the rule of a desperate and distrustful King John, whose cruelty and abuse of power push his people to the breaking point. A band of barons rises—not in revolution, but to reclaim an ancient truth: that even a king must answer to the law. Their clash leads them to the quiet meadows of Runnymede, where a powerful document is forged, placing limits on authority. This remarkable moment in history becomes one of the earliest chapters in America’s origin story—an enduring legacy that continues to shape who we are today.CREDITS:Quote explaining “presentism”: Huge thank you to Tom Fitzgerald on Instagram @tomfitzgerald._ “Helping you get into history properly, without overthinking it”Music: "Stories and Fables", "About a Bird", "Scarlet Acrobat" (premiumbeat.com)SUGGESTIONS:If you’re new to the podcast, start with EPISODE 1: BUILDING YOUR STORY RESERVOIR (from Season One). We introduce the idea of a story reservoir—a personal collection of stories that you might not know you even had. We talk about why it’s so important to have a story reservoir and why we should be intentionally collecting stories.  It’s a great foundation for understanding what it means to love and believe in a story.Season One can be found on apple, spotify, or youtube, oron our website: https://storybounders.com/pages/podcast