Gone Medieval

From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, t

Episodes

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Did Richard III really murder the Princes in the Tower?Join Matt Lewis to dive into the enigmatic ta

It’s Christmas. The holly and ivy are adorning the fireplace, hopefully the shopping is (mostly) don

The often forgotten world of medieval nuns holds many secrets about the lives of ordinary people of

The chilling ghost stories of M.R.James are as much a part of our Christmas television viewing as th

Matt Lewis is joined by archaeologist Ben Robinson from BBC's 'Villages by the Sea' to explore the d

What can medieval burial practices reveal about societal values and beliefs? Dr. Eleanor Janega is j

The Albigensian Crusade was a blood-soaked military campaign, as the church desperately attempted to

Dr. Eleanor Janega invites co-host Matt Lewis to discuss his exciting new book, 'The History Hit Gui

Matt Lewis is joined by Alice Loxton to explore the lives of 18-Year-Olds through historyFrom Bede s

Both Frederick II and King John were excommunicated from the all-powerful church, but why?Dr. Eleano

Recreating Richard III's Voice: A Journey Through TimeJoin us as we dive into the fascinating projec

Dr. Eleanor Janega can hardly contain her excitement. She’s just seen Joan of Arc’s actual signature

What is a leper squint? Are the marks scratched into the exterior walls of churches from damned soul

Rodrigo Díaz - known as el Cid - lived a violently colourful life in 11th Century Spain. By turns an

The Battle of Agincourt

2024/11/8

Join Matt Lewis and Professor Michael Livingston to unravel the legendary Battle of Agincourt.They c

Castles in Ruins

2024/11/5

Why are so many medieval castles left in ruins?Join Dr. Eleanor Janega as she steps through the rubb

Defending a Castle

2024/11/1

Gone Medieval continues to explore the life cycle of castles, today considering the role for which t

**This episode contains some strong language**Few women had the luxury of writing down their thought

Old Sarum was the earliest settlement of Salisbury in Wlitshire. While there are indications o

All this month, Matt and Eleanor are ranging across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to discove