Gone Medieval

History Hit

Christianity

Crusades

Wars Of the Roses

Vikings

Viking Age

England

Northumbria

Scotland

Edward I

Eleanor Of Aquitaine

Magna Carta

Mercia

Medieval Period

Hundred Years War

Norse Mythology

Joan Of Arc

Charlemagne

Normans

Richard III

Black Death

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 ... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	527	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	History

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Latest Episodes

Fatimid Dynasty: Descendants of Prophet Muhammad

How did the Fatimids build one of Islam's most powerful medieval empires? What can the rise of this dynasty reveal about power, culture, tolerance, and women’s authority?

Stretching across North Africa, Egypt, and parts of Sicily, Syria, Palestine a... more

22 May 2026 • 41 min

The Merovingian Dynasty: France's First Kings

Long-haired rulers, dynastic bloodshed, secret letters, and a kingdom built in the aftermath of empire; Dr. Eleanor Janega and Dr. James Palmer dive into the wild, Roman-adjacent world of the Merovingians.

What made the first kings of France so unfo... more

19 May 2026 • 57 min

After Agincourt: Henry V's French Campaigns

What happened after the Battle of Agincourt? How did Henry V's victory turn into a seven-year struggle of sieges, diplomacy, ambition, murder and missed destiny?

Matt Lewis is joined by W.B. Bartlett to explore a brutal and often overlooked phase of... more

15 May 2026 • 52 min

Matilda of Canossa: Medieval Italy's Iron Countess

What if one medieval woman could outwit emperors, shape popes, and force Henry IV to stand barefoot in the snow?

Dr. Katherine Harvey joins Dr. Eleanor Janega to tell the astonishing story of Matilda of Canossa, the Iron Countess of Tuscany, whose f... more

12 May 2026 • 43 min

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Recent Guests

WB Bartlett

Author of After Agincourt, historian

Historian/Author

Episode: After Agincourt: Henry V's French Campaigns

Katherine Harvey

Historian, reviewer, and author

Independent scholar/author

Episode: Matilda of Canossa: Medieval Italy's Iron Countess

Katherine Pangonis

Historian and author of A History of France in 21 Women

Author, Historian

Episode: Christine de Pizan: Pioneering French Feminist

Dr. Laura Bolick

Author of Saving Byzantium, The Struggle to Salvage an Empire

Author/Historian

Episode: Saving Byzantium

Rory Naismith

Professor of Early Medieval History, University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Episode: Offa, King of the Mercians

Heather Blurton

Lecturer at the Centre for Medieval Studies and the Department of English at the University of York; author of a book on Richard the Lionheart

University of York

Episode: Legends of Richard the Lionheart

Brigid Ehrmantraut

Author of Celtic Magic, A Practitioner's Guide; scholar

University of St. Andrews

Episode: How To Do Celtic Magic

Chris Given-Wilson

Emeritus Professor of History

University of St Albans

Episode: The Bishop who Took Down Richard II

Michael Staunton

Associate Professor of History at University College Dublin, expert on religion and politics in the Middle Ages

University College Dublin

Episode: The Betrayal of Thomas Becket

Hosts

Matt Lewis

Co-host and host, History Hit; engages with guests and leads discussions on medieval history with a focus on narrative accessibility.

Dr. Eleanor Janega

Host and scholar bringing deep dives into medieval topics; known for energetic, connected storytelling and scholarly perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings

Greetings from Mexico
I wish each program lasted longer and went deeper into their analysis of an era.
Apple Podcasts
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kiirwan
Mexicoa month ago
Ditch Janega !
She has the most annoying voice, accent and way of speaking! I need to take a break from this podcast until they get someone else. These days I only listen to the show when she not in it.
Apple Podcasts
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Bib65
Denmark2 months ago
Gone Medieval Matt Lewis
I know we shouldn’t encourage you but all your podcasts regarding Richard III are simply fantastic and if I had the time I would listen to them all day!
Life was certainly cruel in Medieval times and for a man to be King for just two years and suffer the horrors which Richard III did, has encouraged many folks to think only the best of him.
Keep up the good work and I will keep listening to all your informative and amazing podcasts whenever I can.
I wonder where Richards’ little son was buried... more
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bingbongbabytoad
United Kingdom2 months ago
I don’t like the female host
I don’t like the female host.
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JenMasonsibo
New Zealand2 months 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
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Listeners appreciate detailed scholarship and engaging guests.

Mixed responses to hosting style, with some fans preferring Matt Lewis as host.

Many find the show a strong entry point into medieval history.

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Spotify	#34	United States/History
Apple Podcasts	#23	United States/History
Spotify	#18	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#150	United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#221	Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#16	Canada/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Matilda of Canossa: Medieval Italy's Iron Countess

Q: Can you do a brief recap for those who might not know what the investiture contest is?

The Investiture Controversy was a power struggle between the secular rulers and the papacy over who had the authority to appoint bishops and abbots; Gregory VII asserted papal prerogatives, while Henry IV pressed for imperial rights, leading to excommunications and political upheaval that shaped governance for decades.

Cadaver Synod: Trial of a Dead Pope

Q: What does the case tell us about the role of the papacy in politics at the time?

It shows the papacy as deeply entangled with secular power, where aristocratic families leveraged the throne for land, influence, and protection, making pontificates highly contested and volatile.

Cadaver Synod: Trial of a Dead Pope

Q: What was the cadaver synod and why did it happen?

It was a trial conducted by Pope Stephen VI against Pope Formosus, who had died nine months earlier; it emerged from intense factional rivalries in Rome where elites sought to control papal legitimacy and political power.

After Agincourt: Henry V's French Campaigns

Q: So can you just give us a bit of a brief overview of how Henry V ended up in France fighting this kind of legendary battle?

The host and Bartlett outline how Henry V inherited a kingdom exhausted by internal strife, sought to emulate Edward III's glories, and used the Agincourt victory as a springboard for a prolonged campaign in France that required new naval and logistical approaches, alliances, and a broader, long-term strategy rather than a single climactic battle.

Saving Byzantium

Q: What was the Florence union and why did it fail to save Byzantium?

The Council of Florence aimed to reunite the Eastern and Western churches under Papal leadership, hopeful that Western military aid would follow; despite some success in signing a decree, the union was deeply contested at home, resisted by many Byzantines, and ultimately collapsed, contributing to the empire's fall.

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A history podcast focused on the medieval world, spanning Europe and beyond, with episodes that blend rigorous scholarship, engaging storytelling, and expert commentary. Core topics include Crusades, medieval politics, warfare, religion, and the social lives of ordinary people, often illustrated through case studies like the Knights Hospitaller, Scottish queens, papal indulgences, and Norse exploration. Noteworthy qualities include a strong guest slate of historians and scholars, accessible narrative style, and a willingness to tackle both well-known events and niche historical curiosities. Potential listeners include history buffs, students, teachers, and professionals seeking well-researched context and vivid storytelling about the Middle... more

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1. WB Bartlett
2. Katherine Harvey
3. Katherine Pangonis
4. Dr. Laura Bolick
5. Rory Naismith
6. Heather Blurton
7. Brigid Ehrmantraut
8. Chris Given-Wilson

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