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Gone Medieval

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Crusades
Christianity
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Vikings
Scotland
Edward I
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England
Viking Age
Hundred Years War
Norse Mythology
Joan Of Arc
Black Death
Northumbria
Richard III
Charlemagne
Henry V
Henry III
Holy Roman Empire
Eleanor Of Aquitaine

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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Was Queen Guinevere a traitorous adulteress who caused the tragic downfall of Camelot, or a complex political survivor? Was she even real? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Arthurian expert Dr. Mary Bateman explore the changing faces of King Arthur’s legendary ... more

How did a nine-year-old boy save England from the brink of collapse? How did he transform a disastrous legacy into a remarkably stable reign?

When King John died in 1216, civil war raged, barons invited a French prince to seize the throne, and the n... more

**WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and sexual content

How did prostitution become so visible in medieval towns? How could sex work flourish, sometimes in the very same buildings as schools, churches and markets?

Prostitutes were a f... more

Matt Lewis and guest Dr Eleanor Barraclough as they dive into the turbulent world of late 10th-century Scandinavia and the extraordinary life of Olaf Tryggvason. Exiled, enslaved, raider, and eventually king of Norway, Olaf was a force of nature in a... more

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Recent Guests

David Carpenter
Professor of Medieval History at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Henry III: England's Longest Reigning King
Sean O'Herrywood
Dr. Shaun O'Herrywood, research fellow at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and author of The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Episode: High Kings of Ireland
David McDermott
Historian, University of Winchester lecturer, author on Edmund Ironside and 11th century kings
University of Winchester
Episode: Edmund Ironside: The 222-Day King
Elizabeth van Houts
Emirates Honorary Professor of Medieval European History, University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Empress Matilda: Queen of the Romans, Ruler of the English
Danièle Cybulski
Writer, historian and host of the Medieval Podcast
Medieval Podcast
Episode: Battle of the Golden Spurs
Carl Watkins
Professor, Magdalen College, Cambridge; author of Penguin Monarchs on King Stephen
Magdalen College, Cambridge
Episode: King Stephen
Justine Finhaber-Baker
Professor of History at the University of St. Andrews, author of The House of Lilies, The Dynasty That Made Medieval France
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Deadly Rivalry: Armagnac vs. Burgundy
Murray Pittock
Professor, author of The Shortest History of Scotland
University/History Hit guest
Episode: A Complete History of Medieval Scotland
Lauren Johnson
Historian and writer specializing in the late medieval and early Tudor world
Episode: Medieval Royal Bastards

Hosts

Matt Lewis
Host of Gone Medieval with a focus on interview-style inquiry and storytelling.
Dr. Eleanor Janega
Co-host and historian; frequently co-anchors episodes with Matt Lewis and conducts expert interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.7k ratings
  • Love the pod (and host)

    Thanks for such an educational and engaging podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wren0089
    United States5 days 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 Podcasts
    3
    (Gibberer)
    Australia5 days 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 Podcasts
    3
    Excellentboiledpotatoes
    United States9 days 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 Podcasts
    5
    DukaGardiner
    United States15 days 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 Podcasts
    3
    GSL in NYC
    United Statesa month ago

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Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#32
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#21
United States/History
Spotify
#14
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#127
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#237
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Apple Podcasts
#13
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Henry III: England's Longest Reigning King
Q: Can you place Henry III into the wider medieval context and explain what made his reign unique?
Henry III emerges as a bridge between the arbitrary kingship of John and the consensual, parliamentally-influenced later monarchy, notable for his piety, affability, peaceable governance, and the development of a system where taxation and ministers would increasingly require parliamentary consent.
Battle of the Golden Spurs
Q: What immediate consequences did the battle have for Philip IV and for Flanders afterwards?
France faced a setback that forced regrouping and financial pressures; Flanders gained prestige and leverage, but the victory also led to heavy fines and political repercussions that reshaped Franco-Flemish relations for years.
Battle of the Golden Spurs
Q: What was the strategic setup at Courtré and how did the Flemings manage to hold their position against heavy cavalry?
The Flemings used a river, marsh, and canal system to form a defensive semicircle, dug trenches, and sheltered behind shields; this terrain blocked the cavalry and exposed the French to infantry and crossbow fire, turning a potentially decisive cavalry charge into a slaughter.
Battle of the Golden Spurs
Q: Can you talk us through the sources available for this battle and how reliable the different versions are?
There are multiple chronicles from both sides; often the victor's account is seen as more favorable, and the sources differ in detail, but the event's broad strokes are corroborated and later scholars analyze biases where possible.
Battle of the Golden Spurs
Q: Before we get into the weeds of this, can you give us a bit of an overview when and where are we with the Battle of the Golden Spurs?
We are in 1302, in the County of Flanders, with Bruges and Courtré as focal points, where Flemish townspeople confront a French knightly army backed by the Crown.

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Medieval-focused history conversations that pair rigorous scholarship with accessible banter. The show centers on deep dives into people, events, and ideas from across medieval Europe and beyond, featuring a mix of historians, authors, and subject-matter experts as guests. The hosts balance analytical context with lively storytelling, often exploring myth, memory, and how medieval narratives persist in modern imagination. Noteworthy is the program's blend of academic insight, engaging debate, and a format that makes complex history approachable for both students and general listeners, with a steady stream of thematic episodes and guest perspectives that broaden the scope beyond traditional chronicles.

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