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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Peasants' Revolt
Matt Lewis discusses the groundbreaking People of 1381 project, which has been uncovering the stories of individuals caught up in Peasants' Revolt, either as rebels or as victims. -
Real Medieval Women with Philippa Gregory
Dr. Eleanor Jannega is joined by the best-selling Philippa Gregory, whose new book, Normal Women sets the historical record straight about women's lives. -
Medieval Origins of Italian Food
How did how the evolution of cities and trade in the Middle Ages, as well as taste and creativity, combine to make the world’s favourite cuisine? -
St. Thurstan: York's Rebel Archbishop
New evidence in a 15th century manuscript suggests that the influential Archbishop of York Thurstan was considered for centuries afterwards to be a Saint. -
Medieval Ireland: Death & Politics
How did the English legal system in medieval Ireland rely on collective memory, customary law, oral histories, common fame and social networks to collectively decide what was the ‘truth’? -
The Real Braveheart
This episode contains strong language, graphic scenes of torture and sexual content The chances are, when we think of William Wallace, we think of Mel Gi… -
How to Cook Like a Medieval Chef
What did people in the Middle Ages like to eat? Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel have recreated some classic medieval dishes. -
Sweyn Forkbeard: First Viking King of England
Was Sweyn Forkbeard the first Viking King of England? -
Medieval Mass Murdering Monk: Malmesbury Abbey
Matt Lewis talks to Tony McAleavy, author of the first full-length study of Malmesbury Abbey. -
Medieval Apocalypse
How did medieval people understand the end of the world?