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Did the Papacy Support the Norman Conquest?
Episode 48
In October 1066, William the Conqueror led his army to victory over Harold Godwinson and his Anglo Saxon forces. This was to begin the Norman invasio…
4 years, 11 months ago
Eels in the Middle Ages: Meals & Money
Episode 47
The European eel is now categorised as a critically endangered species, but 1000 years ago they flourished in abundance, and were an important aspect…
4 years, 11 months ago
Medieval Treasures at the National Archives
Episode 46
The National Archives can be seen as any medieval historian's candy store. It's filled with an amazing variety of materials, from the Magna Carta to …
4 years, 11 months ago
Vikings & Mice in the Azores
Episode 45
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal in the middle of the Atlantic, was said to be discovered in 1427 by Portuguese explorer Diogo de Silves.…
4 years, 11 months ago
Bayeux Tapestry
Episode 44
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most prominent pieces of medieval art. Depicting the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England, the t…
5 years ago
Galloway Hoard
Episode 43
In September 2014, a metal detectorist discovered the rarest collection of Viking-age objects ever found to date in Britain. The Galloway hoard displ…
5 years ago
Medieval Manuscripts & Their Makers
Episode 42
Medieval manuscripts can shed light on some of the most important events of the past. But what about the physical manuscripts themselves? And what ca…
5 years ago
Early Medieval Burials
Episode 41
How we bury the dead has changed drastically throughout history, from grave goods to bed burials. But just how drastic are the changes in burial prac…
5 years ago
Richard III
Episode 40
Richard III of England is one of medieval history's most controversial figures. He is known to many as a tyrant, a sleazy, greedy king who even murde…
5 years ago
Medieval Science
Episode 39
The word 'medieval' is often used to describe backward ideas and opinions, but why is this the case? The middle ages was a time of life-changing adva…
5 years ago