From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, t
Olivia Swarthout prowls the web for little-seen snippets of medieval art and life, sharing it via th
Wales has a wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unsee
The Knights Templar have an enduring reputation―but not one they would recognise. Originally establi
Overseeing a rich and diverse kingdom, Ethiopia’s medieval monarchs consolidated their power by clai
For the last several decades, Jonathan, Lord Sumption - former senior judge and medieval historian -
On this special edition of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega pays a visit to our sister podcast Betw
In the year 493, the leader of a vast confederation of Gothic warriors personally cut down Odoacer,
The University of Vienna is one of the oldest in the world. Founded by Rudolph IV Habsburg in 1365,
Bede, whose name towers over early medieval English literature, is often referred to as the “father
How did an obscure Swiss family grow in power to gain control of the Holy Roman Empire in the 15th c
In 1642, a Parliamentarian army smashed up Winchester Cathedral, including ten beautiful, 7th centur
Dr. Eleanor Janega continues Gone Medieval’s special series exploring Medieval Queens with a look at
Matt Lewis continues Gone Medieval’s special series showcasing Medieval Queens with a look at Emma o
Voltaire famously wrote that the "The Holy Roman Empire was in no way holy, nor Roman
Where is the grave of King Arthur? What was the worst year in human history? Who were the most fract
Dr. Eleanor Janega continues Gone Medieval’s special series of podcasts about Medieval Queens with a
In the Middle Ages, people made marks and concealed many objects in their buildings to protect thems
Around the time of the start of the Hundred Years’ War between England and France, and the Black Dea
Matt Lewis kicks off Gone Medieval’s special series of podcasts about Medieval Queens with a look at
We tend to think that it was impossible not to subscribe to Christianity in the Middle Ages. But, as
