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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Mysterious Anglo-Saxon Bone Chests with Cat Jarman
Matt Lewis catches up with Gone Medieval's former co-host Dr. Cat Jarman to talk about her new book The Bone Chests -
Margaret of Anjou
One of the principal figures in the Wars of the Roses, Margaret of Anjou was praised for “her valiant courage and undaunted spirit.” -
Emma of Normandy
Matt Lewis continues Gone Medieval’s special series showcasing Medieval Queens with a look at Emma of Normandy -
Explainer: Holy Roman Empire
Dr Eleanor Janega explores and explains one medieval Europe's most important political entities -
The Middle Ages in Five Facts
To coincide with the publication of the History Hit Miscellancy, Matt and Eleanor pick out their favourite medieval morsels from the book -
Anne of Bohemia
Dr. Eleanor Janega continues Gone Medieval’s special series of podcasts about Medieval Queens with a look at Queen Anne of Bohemia -
How to Spot Magic in Medieval Buildings
In the Middle Ages, people made marks and concealed many objects in their buildings to protect themselves from harmful magic. -
Origins of the Māori
Dr. Eleanor Janega delves into the remarkable history of the Maori's medieval migration to Aotearoa - modern day New Zealand -
Æthelflæd: Lady of the Mercians
Matt Lewis kicks off Gone Medieval’s special series of podcasts about Medieval Queens with a look at Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians. -
How to be an Atheist in the Middle Ages
We tend to think that it was impossible not to subscribe to Christianity in the Middle Ages.
