
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 577 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Was King Robert the Bruce a true Scottish freedom fighter or a ruthless, self-interested politician?
Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are getting stuck into the riotous, bloody history of the legendary Scottish king, from constant backstabbing and ... more
How did harmless medieval healers become hunted as terrifying, devil-worshiping conspirators? Matt Lewis and Professor Marion Gibson explore the chilling origins of the witch trials; how a humiliated inquisitor named Heinrich Kramer, after being publ... more
Why would the execution of a single Czech priest spark decades of bloody revolution across Europe? In 1414, the outspoken reformer Jan Hus was promised safe conduct to a church council, only to be arrested, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake. ... more
In 1441, one of England's most powerful women was forced to walk barefoot through London's streets as a convicted sorceress. What drove Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, to the occult? Dr. Eleanor Janega sits down with bestselling novelist Phili... more
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Good show, bad edit.
I was very eager to listen to the ep: the invention of hell. Overall it was pretty good. The host is likeable and engaging. However at 44:46 the interviewee links Wales and Ireland saying that it makes sense when you know "where Roman Britain was". Ireland was never Roman nor British. Dear editors, words matter, cut this. I'm mostly peeved that the vision of Tundale wasn't included. This was my first episode. I'll try one more and if it's also as poorly edited, I'm out. S.
How do you have a guest who's got a recent book and there's no link to the book or to its author? how's the guest reference a work and there's no link to the work? Oh yeah. don't care that I'm not supposed to be reviewing a particular episode. Seriously. Don't care.
I would really like to listen to the history of these stories as opposed to commercials and hot takes that are straying so far from the plot I had to switch podcasts.
The podcast covers some interesting topics but I can’t make it through a full episode with Eleanor presenting. Her approach to interviewing is juvenile like she’s speaking to school children.
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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. Philippa Gregory
2. Thomas Williams
3. Katherine Pangonis
4. A. K. Blakemore
5. Linda Leeson
6. Becca Smith
7. Megan Price
8. Brian Painter
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