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The Republic of Venice
Episode 440
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historian Roger Crowley to unravel the captivating history of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. How did this city, …
1 year, 2 months ago
Monsters of the Medieval World
Episode 439
Welcome to Monsterland.
The Medieval world is a realm of dragons, demons and beasts. Matt Lewis and Nick Jubber step into this murky world to tell the…
1 year, 3 months ago
Childbirth in Medieval Times with Kate Lister
Episode 438
This episode contains explicit language and graphic descriptions of birth
Today we're delving into historical childbirth's stark realities, facing the…
1 year, 3 months ago
Canterbury Tales: Pilgrims' Professions
Episode 437
Do you know what a Squire did? Was a Merchant as fancy as he sounds?
Gone Medieval continues our week of pilgrimage as Matt Lewis is joined by Profess…
1 year, 3 months ago
Chaucer's Wife of Bath: Medieval Feminist
Episode 436
This episode contains explicit language and themes
We're revelling in the Canterbury Tales this week; who else to kick things off with a bang than the…
1 year, 3 months ago
St. Christopher & Summertime Saints
Episode 435
Ever worn a St. Christopher medallion and wondered about the man carrying the Christ child across a river? Or heard of St. Uncumber, the bearded fem…
1 year, 3 months ago
Medieval Hungary
Episode 434
Dr. Eleanor Janega sifts through the myths to uncover the foundations of medieval Hungary and its peoples. From the legendary tales of the country's…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Murder of Henry VI
Episode 433
An investigation into the dramatic siege of London in 1471 and the controversial and mysterious death of Henry VI. Matt Lewis is joined by Andrew Boa…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Green Man
Episode 432
Dr. Eleanor Janega delves into the enigmatic figure of the Green Man, tracing his origins and uncovering the myths and realities behind this medieval…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Galloglass: Gaelic Mercenary Warriors
Episode 431
For more than 400 years, Irish warfare was dominated by the Galloglass, elite Norse-Gael mercenary warriors who reshaped battles with their two-hande…
1 year, 3 months ago