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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Latest episode
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The Princes in the Tower
Matt Lewis discusses the speculation surrounding the disappearance of King Edward V and his younger brother Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York. -
The Crusades and the Chertsey Tiles
Dr. Amanda Luyster explains how the Chertsey Tiles in The British Museum shed light on the impact the Crusades had on the medieval visual culture of England. -
The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript
Matt Lewis examines the most mysterious manuscript that exists anywhere in the world. -
Ireland's First Convicted Witch
Dr Cat Jarman finds out about the first woman convicted of witchcraft in Britain and Ireland. -
The Prester John Myth
Who was the pious and noble Christian king who was prepared to lead his army to the defence of Christendom? Did he ever exist? -
The Picts and their Language
Cat Jarman talks to Dr. Guto Rhys about the Picts communicated, and what new insights are emerging from the latest research. -
The Death of Edward II
Edward II died at Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, on 21 September 1327. Or did he? Matt Lewis sifts through the evidence with Edward II’s biographer Kathryn Warner. -
Vikings in Poland
What kind of presence did the Vikings have in Poland? And what was the connection between the region and King Harald Bluetooth? -
Vikings: Surviving Winter
Vikings are often depicted as fearless warriors, but they were not immune to the harsh realities of northern weather. How did they adapt to the unforgiving ice and snow? -
The Real 'Good King Wenceslas'
Who was the real historic figure and was he as pious and saintly as the Christmas song suggests?