THE DEATH OF A KING
King John is remembered as one of England's most controversial medieval kings, but the story of his death is just as strange. After losing his baggage and crown jewels while traveling through East Anglia, John became seriously ill and died shortly afterward. One of the most famous accounts claims he was poisoned by a monk at Swineshead Abbey, but historians have long questioned exactly what caused his death.
In this Devious Backstories episode, we break down King John's final days, the poisoning story, the political chaos surrounding his reign, and what may have actually happened to the king.
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