Gone Medieval podcast

Gone Medieval

From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe] (https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe] (https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#479

Norwich Castle

Medieval Norwich comes alive as Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega visit Norwich Castle, on... more

12 Dec 2025

48 MINS

48:13

12 Dec 2025


#478

St. Francis & the First Nativity Play

Christmas would not be complete without a nativity play: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, all ... more

09 Dec 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:31

09 Dec 2025


#477

Medieval Roots of The Modern Alphabet

How did the alphabet we use today take shape? Matt Lewis welcomes Danny Bate to explore ho... more

05 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:57

05 Dec 2025


#476

Medieval Europe's Encounter with Islam

What if the Renaissance was powered by Arabic science? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr.... more

02 Dec 2025

52 MINS

52:44

02 Dec 2025


#475

When the Vikings met the Slavs

Journey east with Matt Lewis and Martyn Whittock to uncover how the Vikings came face to f... more

28 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:51

28 Nov 2025


#474

Trial of Joan of Arc

How did a teenage girl stand up to armies, theologians, and kings? Dr. Eleanor Janega is j... more

25 Nov 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:54

25 Nov 2025


#473

Scotland's Stone of Scone

How did a medieval Scottish stone become the centre of a daring heist in the 1950's? This ... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:00

21 Nov 2025


#472

How the Wind Blew Up The Middle Ages

From the tactical nautical decisions of the Normans and Vikings to medieval monks' meticul... more

18 Nov 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:17

18 Nov 2025


#471

The Birth of the Medieval World

Matt Lewis pays a visit to Gone Medieval's sister podcast The Ancients for a lively debate... more

14 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:35

14 Nov 2025


#470

Lizard Shampoo, Potions & Remedies

Can vultures eyes wrapped in fox pelt help heal sore skin? How important are leeches? Medi... more

11 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:10

11 Nov 2025


#469

200 Years' War - Michael Livingston

Was the Hundred Years War actually a two-century long conflict? Matt Lewis sits down with ... more

07 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:46

07 Nov 2025


#468

Ad Gefrin: Anglo-Saxon Palace

Dr. Eleanor Janega is on a field trip to uncover the secrets of the Anglo-Saxon palace at ... more

04 Nov 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:19

04 Nov 2025


#467

Medieval Hallowe'en

Come with us down the dark, damp woodland lane for Gone Medieval's Halloween Spooktacular.... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:02

31 Oct 2025


#466

Owain Glyndwr, Welsh Rebel

Who was the self-proclaimed Prince of Wales, who was foretold in myth to free Wales from t... more

28 Oct 2025

53 MINS

53:36

28 Oct 2025


#465

Prophet Muhammad

Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. John Tolan to explore the profound impact of the appearance of... more

24 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:34

24 Oct 2025


#464

St. Catherine & Autumnal Saints

**This episode contains graphic references to genitalia** Did you know that the Catherine ... more

21 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:06

21 Oct 2025


#463

Ragnarok & The End of the World

It's time. Winter has come, and the giant wolf has swallowed the sun. Today, Matt Lewis ho... more

17 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:12

17 Oct 2025


#462

How to Reach Valhalla

Gone Medieval is embarking on an epic journey through Norse Mythology; from the first crea... more

14 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:48

14 Oct 2025


#461

Thor and Loki

Has Thor always been considered an all-powerful but ridiculed deity? Is it possible to pin... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:15

10 Oct 2025