Gone Medieval
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Gone Medieval
From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.A podcast by Histor...
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King Arthur
How have tales of King Arthur evolved over centuries and why have they exerted such an enduring cultural appeal on countless generations?
Matt L...
Prophecies of Merlin
Step into the mist-shrouded world of medieval magic, forbidden love, and forgotten prophecies. In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega is...
Æthelstan: The Birth of England
Matt Lewis shifts the Gone Medieval spotlight from well-known Viking raiders and celebrated Anglo-Saxon kings to consider Æthelstan, an often overlook...
The Real Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine was a queen who defied expectations, a duchess who outmanoeuvred kings, and a mother whose dynasty shaped the future of Europe. S...
After 1066: The Domesday Book
Matt Lewis and Levi Roach uncover the importance and intricacies of the Domesday Book, a monumental survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to co...
After 1066: The Harrying of the North
Dr. Eleanor Janega unravels the blood-soaked aftermath of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England. Joined by Professor Levi Roach, E...
William Wallace, Scottish Rebel
Unmasking the Myth: The Real Story of William Wallace
Matt Lewis and Dr. Fiona Watson get to know the true life of William Wallace, challenging...
The Medieval Moon
When medieval people gazed at the moon, they saw more than just a glowing orb in the night sky. For them, the moon was a powerful yet fragile presenc...
King Edward I: Hammer of the Scots
From his early years marked by an assassination attempt on his father that coincided with Edward's conception, to his brutal campaigns against the Wel...
Women of the Crusades
The image we usually associate with a Crusader - of a dashing nobleman on a mighty steed heading out for Holy War - often obscures all of the other me...
The Battle of Bosworth
A King clinging to his right to rule. A young Tudor ready to snatch the crown and begin a new dynasty.
With immersive sound design and cinematic...
Medieval Obscenity
This episode contains obscene and sexual language throughout
The medieval world was far from prudish, it was positively bawdy. Writers, preacher...
The Paston Letters with Helen Castor
Matt Lewis and Helen Castor uncover the romantic entanglements and perilous struggles of the 15th-century Paston family, whose personal correspondence...
Legend of William Tell
What happened when tyranny came face to face with an imperturbable crossbow sharp-shooter?
Dr. Eleanor Janega explores the myth of Switzerland’s...
How to Survive the 15th Century
As a summertime treat, Dr. Eleanor Janega is let out of the Gone Medieval dungeon to join Matt Lewis to delve into the complexities of the 15th centur...
Medieval Beauty Standards with Kate Lister
How did the 14th-century Black Death influenced fashion trends? And were medieval bald men considered 'hot' because their hair burned off due to their...
Battle of Winchelsea with Dan Jones
Matt Lewis explores Edward III's daring naval gamble at the Battle of Winchelsea in 1350 with Dan Jones.
Together they unravel the dramatic even...
Dragons: From Eden to Middle Earth
Step into a torch-lit world where dragons weren’t just monsters—they were symbols of power, chaos, faith and fear. Dr. Eleanor Janega explores the fir...
Medieval England's Top 5 Sites
Here on Gone Medieval we love to share the historical nuggets you won't commonly find.
We are the insider's guide to Medieval times. and today M...
The Republic of Venice
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historian Roger Crowley to unravel the captivating history of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. How did this city, b...
Monsters of the Medieval World
Welcome to Monsterland.
The Medieval world is a realm of dragons, demons and beasts. Matt Lewis and Nick Jubber step into this murky world to te...
Childbirth in Medieval Times with Kate Lister
This episode contains explicit language and graphic descriptions of birth
Today we're delving into historical childbirth's stark realities, faci...
Canterbury Tales: Pilgrims' Professions
Do you know what a Squire did? Was a Merchant as fancy as he sounds?
Gone Medieval continues our week of pilgrimage as Matt Lewis is joined by P...
Chaucer's Wife of Bath: Medieval Feminist
This episode contains explicit language and themes
We're revelling in the Canterbury Tales this week; who else to kick things off with a bang th...
St. Christopher & Summertime Saints
Ever worn a St. Christopher medallion and wondered about the man carrying the Christ child across a river? Or heard of St. Uncumber, the bearded fema...
Medieval Hungary
Dr. Eleanor Janega sifts through the myths to uncover the foundations of medieval Hungary and its peoples. From the legendary tales of the country's...
The Murder of Henry VI
An investigation into the dramatic siege of London in 1471 and the controversial and mysterious death of Henry VI. Matt Lewis is joined by Andrew Boar...
The Green Man
Dr. Eleanor Janega delves into the enigmatic figure of the Green Man, tracing his origins and uncovering the myths and realities behind this medieval...
The Galloglass: Gaelic Mercenary Warriors
For more than 400 years, Irish warfare was dominated by the Galloglass, elite Norse-Gael mercenary warriors who reshaped battles with their two-handed...
The Hussite Wars: Crusades Against Bohemia
In early 15th century, the execution of Jan Hus — a fiery preacher who dared to challenge the might of the Catholic Church in Bohemia — ignited a rebe...
Edward IV: A King's Will
Inside Edward IV's Last Will: Secrets, Stories, and Medieval Mysteries
Journey back to 1475, a time when Edward, undefeated on the battlefields...
Theodora, the rags to riches Empress
Dr. Eleanor Janega and author Stella Duffy dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of Empress Theodora.
A woman who rose from the lowest ran...
What are the High Middle Ages?
Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis embark on a rollicking journey through the High Middle Ages, unearthing the epic power struggles between popes and k...
The Crusader Emperor: Frederick Barbarossa
How did Frederick Barbarossa reshape medieval Europe into the romantic legends that endure today?
Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out with help from Pr...
How to Survive the 14th Century
Matt Lewis dives into the dramatic and transformative 14th century with historian Helen Carr, from the drama of the Peasants' Revolt, where commoners...
Medieval Indonesia
Long before the arrival of Europeans, the islands of Indonesia were home to powerful kingdoms who fended off Genghis Khan and took a part in global tr...
Richard III's Queen Anne Neville
Why do we know so little about Anne Neville, despite her significant role in history?
Anne Neville led a life shaped by power, tragedy, and shif...
The Last Pagans
What really happened when the last pagans of medieval Europe were 'converted' to Christianity?
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Francis Young...
Legends of Robin Hood
Was Robin Hood a symbol of justice? A challenge to authority? Or simply a folk hero offering a fantasy of freedom? Whether or not he truly existed, Ro...
Ivar the Boneless
Ivar the Boneless is renowned as a fearsome Norse leader who invaded England and Ireland. But beyond the myth-making, who was Ivar really? Was he a so...