House of Plantagenet - Part 1: The Anarchy, the Angevin Heartland and the Forging of a Dynasty

In the chaos that followed the death of King Henry I, England descended into civil war as rival claimants fought for the throne. From this turmoil emerged Henry II, whose claim, alliances, and marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine helped lay the foundations of the powerful Plantagenet dynasty.Blending Norman strength with Angevin ambition, the new royal house would soon command a vast realm across England and France, reshaping the balance of power in medieval Europe.Learn more: https://thelineagearchive.com/dynasty/house-of-plantagenetThe Lineage Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great dynasties and ruling houses that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thelineagearchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.