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Gone Medieval

History Hit
Christianity
Crusades
Wars Of the Roses
Vikings
Viking Age
England
Northumbria
Scotland
Edward I
Eleanor Of Aquitaine
Magna Carta
Mercia
Hundred Years War
Medieval Period
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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What really went on at the court of King William Rufus?

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How did a cloistered, twelfth century nun become a visionary, composer, healer, preacher, and adviser to popes and emperors?

Despite having visions from childhood - even in the womb, she claimed - Hildegard of Bingen waited until the age of 42 when ... more

A plague of terrifying speed, mysterious symptoms and global reach, the Black Death transformed more than Europe alone.

Matt Lewis is joined by Thomas Asbridge to chart the medieval spread, from Caffa’s siege lines to Cairo’s crowded streets, from b... more

Could a medieval church really protect a killer from the law?

From the 40-day asylum of parish churches to the more permanent protections claimed by Westminster Abbey, sanctuary was never simply an escape route, it was a contested space where mercy ... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Paterson
Professor, author of The Troubadours
University unspecified in transcript
Episode: The First Troubadours
Delia Cortese
Senior Research Fellow at Middlesex University and author
Middlesex University
Episode: Fatimid Dynasty: Descendants of Prophet Muhammad
James Palmer
Professor of History at St. Andrews University and author of Merovingian Worlds
St. Andrews University
Episode: The Merovingian Dynasty: France's First Kings
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
Jessica Wärnberg
Papal historian and author of City of Echoes, A New History of Rome, Its Popes, and Its People
City of Echoes (author)
Episode: Cadaver Synod: Trial of a Dead Pope
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

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 6.6k ratings
  • Love the hosts' willingness to discuss historiography as well as history

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jbrow17
    a month ago
  • Greetings from Mexico

    I wish each program lasted longer and went deeper into their analysis of an era.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiirwan
    Mexico2 months 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
    3
    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bingbongbabytoad
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • I don’t like the female host

    I don’t like the female host.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JenMasonsibo
    New Zealand3 months ago

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Listeners value deep historical context and accessible storytelling.
Guests and experts are generally praised for quality and relevance.
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#29
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/History
Spotify
#17
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#163
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#214
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#11
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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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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2. Delia Cortese
3. James Palmer
4. WB Bartlett
5. Katherine Harvey
6. Jessica Wärnberg
7. Katherine Pangonis
8. Dr. Laura Bolick

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