From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, t
Ireland has been known as the land of saints and scholars and once was the farthest reach of the kno
Medieval churches are among our most enduring links with the Middle Ages. But it's not always easy t
Castles in Medieval Britain didn't just serve a military purpose, they were central to the social an
At the edge of the Gobi Desert, Dunhuang was once a bustling oasis on the famous Silk Road connectin
For the Plantagenets, family might be a curse as often as a boon. They could provide invaluable supp
Castles. For centuries they have held fast across the landscape of the British Isles. Like beacons
Bonfires of paperwork have accompanied human upheaval for centuries, eradicating, making space for r
If you’ve ever been to Prague, you’ll have noticed that there are many places and institutions that
The stories often told and retold of the early medieval period are those of great kings, battles and
Vikings have long been depicted as that stereotype of the hairy, nameless warrior, leaping ashore fr
For centuries, one English monarch basked in an almost unblemished, heroic reputation. But more rece
One of the enduring mysteries of the Viking Age is the identity of two people buried in a spectacula
The Crusades still capture the imagination today, for all of their professed good intentions they we
In the year 940 in North-Eastern France, a young peasant girl began to experience vivid visions that
For millions of Tolkien lovers around the world, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are more than
It’s summer, so let’s kick back, give our brains a break and indulge in a little fantasy. Hollywood,
William Marshal was one of the most famous and influential figures in English medieval history, risi
On Gone Medieval we like to celebrate the best stories - and storytellers - of history, so today Dr.
Please be aware that this episode mentions sexual violenceAmongst the countless crusaders who travel
How did a peasant girl go on to lead French armies at the age of 17? How did her visions of saving
