
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.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 494 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Matt Lewis and Dr.Eleanor Janega are launched into a medieval battle, how do they survive? They explore the intricacies of medieval warfare; from the strategic brilliance of leaders like Saladin to the unexpected outcomes of famous battles like Aginc... more
How could England be ruled when the king was just a baby? When Henry VI came to the throne at nine months old, the hunger for power among his Plantagenet uncles spilled into violence. 600 years ago, in February 1426, parliament even moved to Leiceste... more
A wind whips across the North Sea as dragon-headed ships cut through the waves towards Anglo-Saxon England. Their arrival marks the start of the Viking Age.
In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr Eleanor Janega is joined by Terri Barnes and C.J. Adrie... more
Matt Lewis explores the evolution of the Knights Hospitaller, from charitable brotherhood to a formidable fighting force at the heart of the Crusades. How did they reconcile their piety with the brutality of medieval warfare? How did their growing mi... more
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Listening on my commute has made me a much more well-rounded history nerd. :)
I can’t force myself to listen to any of the episodes hosted by constantly giggling (often without any particular reason) Dr. Eleanor Janega…
I really like the episodes where they just talk about something chronologically. I hate when they do episodes on the go because the audio quality is horrible and it makes me feel like they just want to farm as much money as possible turning a youtube video into a podcast episode. Some of the guests are incredibly boring to listen to and don’t tell the history of the topic chronologically so it gets very confusing. Been a long time listener and can say the quality of episodes has decreased a lot.... more
Matt Lewis’ episode on the Battle of Bosworth is simply amazing! This is how history should be told!
Matt Lewis is great, not so much with Dr Eleanor. She is annoying. I skip every episode and podcast she’s on,
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Exploring the depths of the Middle Ages, this podcast offers a captivating journey through various subjects including Viking history, medieval politics, and the everyday lives of ordinary people. The content is rich and diverse, engaging with themes such as social justice, religion, and the interplay between cultures, particularly in the context of the rich historical narratives that shaped Europe. Listeners can expect a blend of scholarly insights from experts and engaging storytelling that brings historical events and figures to life. Unique episodes dive into topics such as the first living Nativity scene, the trial of Joan of Arc, and the cultural exchanges between Islamic and Christian civilizations, making this an intriguing choice fo... more
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Recent guests on Gone Medieval include:
1. Dr. Hannes Kleineke
2. Rory McClellan
3. Alice Loxton
4. Robert Ricks
5. Professor Judith Jesch
6. Tom Horton
7. Dr. Oren Margolis
8. Tim Larsen
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