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 Story of Castles
The British castle’s genesis - from the Norman Conquest onward. -
The Viking Sagas
The richest stories about the Vikings come from the Middle Ages in the form of sagas that were mainly written down in Iceland. -
Essex Dogs and the Crécy Campaign
Matt Lewis talks to author historian Dan Jones about his first novel, set during the Crécy Campaign. -
The Rise of the Vikings
Dr. Cat Jarman explores how raiders, traders and settlers from Scandinavia succeeded over 300 years in making an indelible mark on Western Europe. -
Elizabeth II: The Making of The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the British throne.Born in April 1926, Elizabeth Windsor became heir apparent, aged 10, when her uncle Edward VIII abdicated and her father George VI became king.In 1947 – She mar… -
The First Crusade
Matt Lewis explores all of the logistics of going on a Medieval crusade and how the first crusade played out. -
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Vikings
Dr. Cat Jarman presents answers your questions in the first in a mini-series about her favourite, specialist subject. -
The Medieval Bishop’s Sex Workers
What was the role of the church and state in controlling Medieval sex work? -
Britain After Rome
What really happened in Britain after the fall of Rome? -
King Henry V
To mark the 600th anniversary of Henry V's death, Matt Lewis takes a look at both sides of Henry V’s reputation.