In 1215, fed-up English barons force King John to sign the Magna Carta, a groundbreaking document limiting monarch power and upholding baron rights. This first step toward English democracy sparks a civil war, but the charter's principles endure and inspire democratic constitutions worldwide even today.

Join us as we transport back to 13th century England and unpack the tense origins and global impacts of the Magna Carta - an audacious peace treaty that transformed systems of governance and planted the seeds of liberty which we continue to harvest.

This podcast was generated with the help of artificial intelligence.

Music credit: "Village Consort" by Kevin McLeod