About this episode
What does a document written in 1215 in England have to do with the United States? The Magna Carta has supposedly influenced foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. In this episode, Don is joined by Eleanor Janega, the new co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval. Together, they explore the influence of this medieval document on the United States. Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Joseph Knight. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, James Holland, Mary Beard and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code AMERICANHISTORY . Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at historyhit.com/subscribe You can take part in our listener survey here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.