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King Henry II
Episode 301
One of the pivotal figures in Medieval history, King Henry II centralised royal power, instituted legal reforms and established common law. His marri…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Power of Medieval Icons
Episode 300
In the Middle Ages, how did art - particularly Christian icons - serve to connect humanity with heavenly realms? How did such images spread from the…
2 years, 7 months ago
Peasants' Revolt
Episode 299
The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was a public rebellion that sent revolutionary ripples across the entire medieval world. In a new video series for Histo…
2 years, 7 months ago
Real Medieval Women with Philippa Gregory
Episode 298
When we think about women in the Middle Ages, we know about Eleanor of Aquitaine or Hildegard of Bingen, but we are a lot less likely to think about …
2 years, 7 months ago
Medieval Origins of Italian Food
Episode 297
For a thousand years, Italy’s cities have been magnets for everything that makes for great eating: ingredients, talent, money and power. Italian food…
2 years, 7 months ago
St. Thurstan: York's Rebel Archbishop
Episode 296
One of Medieval England’s most influential figures, Thurstan was the Archbishop of York from 1114 to 1140 who fought attempts by the Archbishop of Ca…
2 years, 7 months ago
Medieval Ireland: Death & Politics
Episode 295
Court records of naked, murderous monks, tavern brawls, robberies gone wrong, tragic accidents and criminal gangs reveal how the English in medieval …
2 years, 7 months ago
The Real Braveheart
Episode 294
This episode contains strong language, graphic scenes of torture and sexual content
The chances are, when we think of William Wallace, we think of Me…
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Cook Like a Medieval Chef
Episode 293
Preparing, serving and sharing food has always played a critical role in human history. But what did people in the Middle Ages like to eat and what d…
2 years, 7 months ago
Sweyn Forkbeard: First Viking King of England
Episode 292
Sweyn Forkbeard was the first Viking King of England, however you'd be forgiven for potentially forgetting who he was given he was only King for five…
2 years, 8 months ago