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What is a Pilgrimage?
Episode 38
People of a multitude of cultures, religions, and cultures around the world have long traveled vast distances as forms of pilgrimage. But why would p…
5 years ago
The Saxon Origins of London
Episode 37
From ghost town to ceremonial, ecclesiastical and economic hub: how did London develop in the Saxon era, and how is that crucial to what London has b…
5 years ago
Witchcraft & the Nobility
Episode 36
Witchcraft has a plethora of negative connotations attached to it. Being accused and found guilty of this in the Middle Ages could be fatal, but coul…
5 years ago
Could Medieval Women Be Military Leaders?
Episode 35
It's often assumed that women played a passive role in Medieval society. But did women hold more power than we know? When a richly furnished grave at…
5 years, 1 month ago
Edward III's Failed Leopard Coin
Episode 34
The leopard coin, which is considered the last 'unsuccessful' was re-called shortly after release. But did this coinage make more of an impact than w…
5 years, 1 month ago
Viking Ships
Episode 33
The Vikings are remembered fundamentally as seafaring people, and how could they be so if not for their ships? In this episode, Cat speaks to a world…
5 years, 1 month ago
How To Save Medieval Churches
Episode 32
With Christianity dominating Europe, the Church became one of the most powerful institutions in Britain during the Medieval period and its places of …
5 years, 1 month ago
Harald Bluetooth
Episode 31
Many of us use Bluetooth technology every day, but know nothing or little of its namesake. And there is little to be known of the King of Denmark Har…
5 years, 1 month ago
Wars of the Roses: Castles & Guns
Episode 30
In Britain, you’re never too far from a castle. These landmark structures are key to the history of the country, the rise and fall of great powers be…
5 years, 1 month ago
Human Sacrifice
Episode 29
Making sacrifices to the Gods is common practice in religion, even today. From symbolic to physical offerings, this is something that has happened fo…
5 years, 1 month ago