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.
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Joanna: Eleanor of Aquitaine's Fierce Daughter
The courageous life of Joanna Plantagenet extends far beyond her mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and her 'brave and heroic' brother Richard the Lionheart. She conquers the throne, escapes from a prison, is shipwrecked, goes on crusade, survive… -
Welsh Folk Tales
Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes Russ Williams, author of 'Where the Folk? A Welsh Folklore Road Trip', to delve into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore. From the medieval legends of King Arthur to mysterious saints, ghostly castles and even a k… -
Medieval Jerusalem
Imagine walking where those who shaped your deepest beliefs have walked...Matt Lewis is joined by archeologist Professor Jodi Magness to learn how Jerusalem flourished under Byzantine rule and suffered the bloody sieges an… -
Edward III: The Little Lion
Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis bring our series on the Plantagenets to its climax with a look at one of England's most influential monarchs. We pick up the story where we left off in the last episode with Roger Mortimer influenc… -
Roger Mortimer: The Usurper
Roger Mortimer: The Man Who Overthrew a King.Matt Lewis delves into the life of Roger Mortimer, a key figure in the downfall of King Edward II. Joined by historian Paul Dry… -
Queen Isabella: She-Wolf of France
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." When that woman is Queen Isabella; She-Wolf, the results are catastrophic.As our series on the Plantagenets continues, Dr. Eleanor Janega and historian Kathryn Warner div… -
Edward II: King of Incompetence
Gone Medieval begins a gripping 4 part series exploring scandal, power, and betrayal in the Plantagenet Court.This one of England’s most dramatic royal sagas; from the ill-fated reign of Edward II to the rise of … -
German Peasants' War
Exactly 500 years ago, thousands of peasants in Germany rose up against their suppressors. -
The Viking Great Army in Britain
How did a Viking army transform the very fabric of a nation?In 865, the Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia. For the next 15 years, it shaped England’s destiny with relentless battles, shifting alliances, and the defea… -
Is the Renaissance a Myth?
Dr. Eleanor Janega reveals the darker side of the Renaissance with Dr. Ada Palmer, challenging the notion that it was a golden age, exposing it as a period of political instability, medical decline, and relentless power struggles. From the p…