Gone Medieval
By History Hit
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.
Latest episode
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Joan of Arc's Signature & Other Medieval Marvels
Dr. Eleanor Janega can hardly contain her excitement. She’s just seen Joan of Arc’s actual signature on show in the Medieval Women: In Their Own Words exhibition at the British Library in London. It’s a treasure… -
Mythbusting Medieval Buildings
What is a leper squint? Are the marks scratched into the exterior walls of churches from damned souls trying to claw their way in?Join Matt Lewis as he welcomes back James Wright, a stonemason and historian with … -
El Cid: Spain's Medieval Mercenary
Rodrigo Díaz - known as el Cid - lived a violently colourful life in 11th Century Spain. By turns an ambitious military leader, exile and brutal mercenary, after changing allegiances several times he carved out an independent principality.&l… -
The Battle of Agincourt
Join Matt Lewis and Professor Michael Livingston to unravel the legendary Battle of Agincourt.They cover the lesser-known strategic blunders to the haunting moral dilemmas and learn about the real events that sha… -
Castles in Ruins
Why are so many medieval castles left in ruins?Join Dr. Eleanor Janega as she steps through the rubble of these fallen stone giants to close our current series on the life cycle of castles.The … -
Defending a Castle
Matt Lewis speaks to Prof. Jackson Armstrong about Carlisle castle and the significance of its location on the border between England and Scotland. -
Medieval Writers, Extraordinary Women
**This episode contains some strong language**Few women had the luxury of writing down their thoughts and feelings during medieval times. But remarkably, there are at least four extraordinary women who did. Marie… -
Old Sarum: Stronghold of Norman England
Matt Lewis talks to archaeologist and TV presenter Alex Langlands who offers fresh insights into the significance of this ancient site. -
Castles, Kings and Courtly Life
From strategically important fortress to Renaissance palace, Dr. Eleanor Janega looiks atStirling Castle. -
Castles and the Conquest of Ireland
Ireland has been known as the land of saints and scholars and once was the farthest reach of the known world. But it's also home to one of the densest selections of castles in Europe thanks to the bloody invaders, the Normans.
