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Runes
Episode 16
Runes give us a unique understanding of the Vikings in their very own words. While the Latin alphabet became widely adopted in northwestern Europe du…
5 years, 3 months ago
Battlefield Archaeology
Episode 15
How different is battlefield archaeology compared to other disciplines? Do local legends ever help track down evidence in a field? And why are potato…
5 years, 3 months ago
Bunions in the Middle Ages
Episode 14
Fashionable footwear in the Middles Ages was not just uncomfortable, but downright dangerous. It turns out fashionable people paid the price for thei…
5 years, 3 months ago
Northampton: The Heart of Medieval England?
Episode 15
When we think of the heart of England, we often think of the city of London. But in Medieval times, Northampton held this title and it solidified roy…
5 years, 3 months ago
Saint Edmund: England's Lost King
Episode 14
From Danish Archers using him as target practice to a wolf towing his perfectly severed head, King Edmund has a wealth of tales attached to his name …
5 years, 3 months ago
White Ship Disaster
Episode 13
During the night of the 25 November in 1120, a routine crossing of the English Channel went catastrophically wrong. The White Ship disaster saw appro…
5 years, 3 months ago
The Berserkers
Episode 12
To go berserk, meaning out of control with anger or excitement: the phrase originates from stories of the Berserkers, but what do we really know abou…
5 years, 3 months ago
John of Gaunt
Episode 11
Born in 1340 as the younger brother of the Black Prince, John of Gaunt's life is captivating. John was a brave leader, first setting foot on the batt…
5 years, 3 months ago
Sex in the Middle Ages
Episode 10
Despite being a key part of society and everyday life, medieval sexuality was probably left out of your history lessons at school. But how much do we…
5 years, 3 months ago
Medieval Africa
Episode 9
It’s no secret that Africa’s early history is documented quite differently from its European counterparts, relying instead on elements such as oral t…
5 years, 4 months ago