Podcast Episodes

Odin, Asgard & the Norse Gods

Episode 462

Dr. Eleanor Janega gets chummy with the gods of Norse Mythology. She's joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington to explore Odin’s quest for wisdom and the heart-wrenching trials he undergoes; Loki's s…

Published on 3 hours ago

Norse Mythology: Creation Myths

Episode 461

Across October Gone Medieval embarks on an epic journey through Norse Mythology in a new series. From the first creation myth to Ragnarok, hosts Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are joined by our Vi…

Published on 4 days, 3 hours ago

Ballads of Love and Death

Episode 460

In this enchanting episode, Dr. Eleanor Janega dissolves the boundaries between history, folklore, and music to explore the haunting world of medieval ballads. Joined by author Amy Jeffs, illustrator…

Published on 1 week ago

King Arthur

Episode 459

How have tales of King Arthur evolved over centuries and why have they exerted such an enduring cultural appeal on countless generations?

Matt Lewis delves into the legend of King Arthur, guided by Dr…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Prophecies of Merlin

Episode 458

Step into the mist-shrouded world of medieval magic, forbidden love, and forgotten prophecies. In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by renowned Arthurian expert John Matthew…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Æthelstan: The Birth of England

Episode 457

Matt Lewis shifts the Gone Medieval spotlight from well-known Viking raiders and celebrated Anglo-Saxon kings to consider Æthelstan, an often overlooked yet crucial figure in British history. Æthelst…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

The Real Eleanor of Aquitaine

Episode 456

Eleanor of Aquitaine was a queen who defied expectations, a duchess who outmanoeuvred kings, and a mother whose dynasty shaped the future of Europe. She is often remembered through myth, gossip, and …

Published on 3 weeks ago

After 1066: The Domesday Book

Episode 455

Matt Lewis and Levi Roach uncover the importance and intricacies of the Domesday Book, a monumental survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to consolidate his power following the 1066 Battle of …

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

After 1066: The Harrying of the North

Episode 454

Dr. Eleanor Janega unravels the blood-soaked aftermath of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England. Joined by Professor Levi Roach, Eleanor delves into the harrowing campaign, known …

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

William Wallace, Scottish Rebel

Episode 453

Unmasking the Myth: The Real Story of William Wallace

Matt Lewis and Dr. Fiona Watson get to know the true life of William Wallace, challenging the myths popularised by the film Braveheart. From Walla…

Published on 1 month ago