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Christmas Movie Knight
Episode 380
It’s Christmas. The holly and ivy are adorning the fireplace, hopefully the shopping is (mostly) done and the King of Misrule is on his way…Who are w…
1 year, 9 months ago
Lives of Medieval Nuns
Episode 379
The often forgotten world of medieval nuns holds many secrets about the lives of ordinary people of the age, their daily routines, education, and soc…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Haunting Medieval World of M.R.James
Episode 378
The chilling ghost stories of M.R.James are as much a part of our Christmas television viewing as the King’s speech. But few realise that M.R. James …
1 year, 10 months ago
Life and legends along the Medieval coastline
Episode 377
Matt Lewis is joined by archaeologist Ben Robinson from BBC's 'Villages by the Sea' to explore the deep historical ties along Britain's coastline, fr…
1 year, 10 months ago
Medieval Burials
Episode 376
What can medieval burial practices reveal about societal values and beliefs? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by biological anthropologist Dr. Jo Buckber…
1 year, 10 months ago
Crusades Against Heretics
Episode 375
The Albigensian Crusade was a blood-soaked military campaign, as the church desperately attempted to purge heresy across Christendom in the early 120…
1 year, 10 months ago
Battles, Kings, and Conquests: A Journey Through Medieval England
Episode 374
Dr. Eleanor Janega invites co-host Matt Lewis to discuss his exciting new book, 'The History Hit Guide to Medieval England.' Matt reveals the secrets…
1 year, 10 months ago
How to be a Medieval Teenager
Episode 373
Matt Lewis is joined by Alice Loxton to explore the lives of 18-Year-Olds through history
From Bede surviving a devastating plague to Empress Matilda'…
1 year, 10 months ago
Excommunication in the Middle Ages
Episode 372
Both Frederick II and King John were excommunicated from the all-powerful church, but why?
Dr. Eleanor Janega and Dr. Felicity Hill explore the comple…
1 year, 10 months ago
A Voice for Richard III
Episode 371
Recreating Richard III's Voice: A Journey Through Time
Join us as we dive into the fascinating project of reconstructing the voice of King Richard III…
1 year, 10 months ago