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Henry V with Dan Jones
Episode 351
For centuries, one English monarch basked in an almost unblemished, heroic reputation. But more recently questions have been asked about some of his …
2 years, 1 month ago
Warrior Viking Women
Episode 350
One of the enduring mysteries of the Viking Age is the identity of two people buried in a spectacular blood drenched ship in southern Norway in the a…
2 years, 1 month ago
Rewriting the First Crusade
Episode 349
The Crusades still capture the imagination today, for all of their professed good intentions they were also bloody ideological wars.
But have we misun…
2 years, 1 month ago
Smallfolk Under Siege: Visions of Medieval Violence
Episode 348
In the year 940 in North-Eastern France, a young peasant girl began to experience vivid visions that mirrored the brutal conflict engulfing her world…
2 years, 1 month ago
Tolkien's World: Middle Earth & the Middle Ages
Episode 347
For millions of Tolkien lovers around the world, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are more than just fantasy fiction. Their rich mix of sacred m…
2 years, 1 month ago
Movie Knight: Medieval world on film
Episode 346
It’s summer, so let’s kick back, give our brains a break and indulge in a little fantasy. Hollywood, like us, ADORES the medieval period and has made…
2 years, 1 month ago
William Marshal: Knight & Crusader
Episode 345
William Marshal was one of the most famous and influential figures in English medieval history, rising from a lowly start to becoming the knight at t…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Battle of Clontarf
Episode 344
On Gone Medieval we like to celebrate the best stories - and storytellers - of history, so today Dr.Eleanor Janega showcases the brilliant podcast Hi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Crusader Criminals
Episode 343
Please be aware that this episode mentions sexual violence
Amongst the countless crusaders who travelled to the Holy Land, there were undoubtedly some…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Real Joan of Arc
Episode 342
How did a peasant girl go on to lead French armies at the age of 17? How did her visions of saving France from the English play a part in her life? …
2 years, 2 months ago