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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Henry V with Dan Jones
Matt Lewis talks to Dan Jones about the relatively newly divisive figure of Henry V. -
Warrior Viking Women
One of the enduring mysteries of the Viking Age is the identity of two people buried in a spectacular blood drenched ship in southern Norway in the autumn of 834. Why the mystery? Because these remains were of women accorded the most lavish … -
Rewriting the First Crusade
The Crusades still capture the imagination today, for all of their professed good intentions they were also bloody ideological wars.But have we misunderstood some of the key sources f… -
Smallfolk Under Siege: Visions of Medieval Violence
What do the visions of a young French peasant girl tell us about the brutal conflict that engulfed her world? -
Tolkien: Middle Earth & the Middle Ages
From where did Tolkien derive his inspiration? As with most things, Matt Lewis is determined to claim it as medieval. -
Movie Knight: Medieval world on film
It’s summer, so let’s kick back, give our brains a break and indulge in a little fantasy. Hollywood, like us, ADORES the medieval period and has made some stonking entertainment based on this period. Our esteemed historian hosts assess the m… -
William Marshal: Knight & Crusader
Was William Marshal, one of the most famous and influential figures in English medieval history, really as great as his biographers made him out to be? -
The Battle of Clontarf from History Daily
On Gone Medieval we like to celebrate the best stories - and storytellers - of history, so today Dr.Eleanor Janega showcases the brilliant podcast Histor… -
Crusader Criminals
Please be aware that this episode mentions sexual violenceAmongst the countless crusaders who travelled to the Holy Land, there were undoubtedly some who believed they were doing the … -
The Real Joan of Arc
Dr. Eleanor Janega pops across to our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets to discuss the life of the formidable Joan of Arc with Dr. Kate Lister.
