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The Hussite Wars: Crusades Against Bohemia
Episode 430
In early 15th century, the execution of Jan Hus — a fiery preacher who dared to challenge the might of the Catholic Church in Bohemia — ignited a reb…
1 year, 4 months ago
Edward IV: A King's Will
Episode 429
Inside Edward IV's Last Will: Secrets, Stories, and Medieval Mysteries
Journey back to 1475, a time when Edward, undefeated on the battlefields of the…
1 year, 4 months ago
Theodora, the rags to riches Empress
Episode 428
Dr. Eleanor Janega and author Stella Duffy dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of Empress Theodora.
A woman who rose from the lowest ranks of …
1 year, 4 months ago
What are the High Middle Ages?
Episode 427
Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis embark on a rollicking journey through the High Middle Ages, unearthing the epic power struggles between popes and …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Crusader Emperor: Frederick Barbarossa
Episode 426
How did Frederick Barbarossa reshape medieval Europe into the romantic legends that endure today?
Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out with help from Professo…
1 year, 4 months ago
How to Survive the 14th Century
Episode 425
Matt Lewis dives into the dramatic and transformative 14th century with historian Helen Carr, from the drama of the Peasants' Revolt, where commoners…
1 year, 4 months ago
Medieval Indonesia
Episode 424
Long before the arrival of Europeans, the islands of Indonesia were home to powerful kingdoms who fended off Genghis Khan and took a part in global t…
1 year, 4 months ago
Richard III's Queen Anne Neville
Episode 423
Why do we know so little about Anne Neville, despite her significant role in history?
Anne Neville led a life shaped by power, tragedy, and shifting a…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Last Pagans
Episode 422
What really happened when the last pagans of medieval Europe were 'converted' to Christianity?
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Francis Young unrav…
1 year, 4 months ago
Legends of Robin Hood
Episode 421
Was Robin Hood a symbol of justice? A challenge to authority? Or simply a folk hero offering a fantasy of freedom? Whether or not he truly existed, R…
1 year, 5 months ago