Gone Medieval
History HitFrom 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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 557 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In July 1410, the formidable Teutonic Knights, rapacious crusaders clad in heavy plate armour, faced a massive Polish-Lithuanian alliance. After an insulting taunt involving two unsheathed swords, the Battle of Grunwald erupted into a bloody, day-lon... more
In 12th-century Bohemia, every royal funeral sparked a civil war. Dr. Eleanor Janega discovers how Přemysl Otakar I survived backstabbing brothers, imperial betrayals, and a dodgy divorce to seize power. Find out how this 'spare' prince outmanoeuvred... more
From where did J.R.R. Tolkien get his ideas for the world of Middle Earth?
For millions of readers, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are more than just fantasy fiction. Their rich mix of sacred mythology and archetypal saga stories draw deeply i... more
Why have wolves often been the villains of British history? What happened to them and some of the other remarkable creatures that once roamed medieval Britain?
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Lee Raye to explore Britain's lost wildlife and how e... more
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- Love the pod (and host)
Thanks for such an educational and engaging podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Wren0089
United Statesa month ago - Shoosh!
• Host Catchphrase: “… Right?”
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•EPISODE: No.270 St Nicholas, in which the guest is barely (and rarely) permitted to get a word in edgewise.
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•EPISODE No.292 Sweyn Forkbeard: Unlistenable due to guest’s constant giggling. Annoying guest catchphrases: “… yeah …”; “kind of”; “sort of”.
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•EPISODE No.303 Pilgrimage. Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “If you will.”
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•EPISODE: No.306 “The Last Crusade”: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “Quote-unquote”.
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•EPISODE: Ghost stories ... more
Apple Podcasts3(Gibberer)
Australiaa month ago - Looking for a new history podcast
I have to skip half of the episodes because I find the ones hosted by Dr. Janega to be unlistenable. I would’ve thought production would have listened to the feedback and moved her off-mic, but here we are.
Apple Podcasts3ExcellentboiledpotatoesUnited Statesa month ago - One of my top 5 History Podcasts
Having subject choices and such vast offering keeps me coming back- not to mention excellent guests and ongoing publications they share.
I wish that podcast would cover broader geography though- more of Russia or southern Europe.
While I love English history - for such a small country , they get more than a fair share of an airtime.
Apple Podcasts5DukaGardinerUnited Statesa month ago - too desperate to outdo the other history podcasts
I understand and sympathize with the desire of historians to popularize events that otherwise might seem stuffy and boring, but this podcast overdoes it to the point of annoyance. The facts and the narrative thread get lost amid self-satisfied in-jokes and anachronistic vernacular descriptions. I suspect one problem is that the participants are generally under-prepared and thus have to improvise. As a scholar myself, I can’t stand that when I hear it at an academic conference, and I can’t stand ... more
Apple Podcasts3GSL in NYCUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #31 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/History |
Spotify | #15 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #147 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #11 | Canada/History |
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A historian-focused show exploring the Middle Ages across Europe and beyond, balancing rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes feature university scholars, authors, and practitioners who unpack royal intrigues, everyday life, warfare, religion, and legendary narratives through primary sources and modern interpretation. Guests span archaeology, manuscript studies, gender history, and religious thought, offering deep context, fresh perspectives, and practical takeaways for researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts. A notable strength is its broad geographic scope and the way guests illuminate how medieval ideas still echo in contemporary culture and discourse.
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Recent guests on Gone Medieval include:
1. Aleksander Pluskowski
2. Christopher Snyder
3. Dr. Lee Raye
4. Simon Warrack
5. David Carpenter
6. Dr Kate Lister
7. Dr. Eleanor Barraclough
8. Dr. Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir
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