On this episode of Dave Does History, we take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood figures of the American Revolution, King George III.

To many Americans, he is the villain in powdered wigs and red coats, the tyrant Jefferson scorned in the Declaration. But the real George was far more complex, a young man thrust into power, wrestling with political chaos abroad and personal demons at home.

We will walk through his life, from his unexpected rise to the throne to the mental struggles that marked his later years. Along the way, we will explore how his image differed in Britain versus the American colonies, and even touch on how modern portrayals, like The Madness of King George, help reframe our understanding.

So grab a cup of tea—taxed or not—and let us unpack the man behind the crown, and why history may owe him more nuance than we were ever taught.