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Norwich Castle
Medieval Norwich comes alive as Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega visit Norwich Castle, once a hulking Norman fortress, royal palace and later a Victo...
St. Francis & the First Nativity Play
Christmas would not be complete without a nativity play: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, all watched over by an ox, a donkey and assorted bystanders in t...
Medieval Roots of The Modern Alphabet
How did the alphabet we use today take shape?
Matt Lewis welcomes Danny Bate to explore how the medieval period shaped the alphabet we use today...
When the Vikings met the Slavs
Journey east with Matt Lewis and Martyn Whittock to uncover how the Vikings came face to face with the Slavs. Using clues like the Ingvar Rune Stones,...
Trial of Joan of Arc
How did a teenage girl stand up to armies, theologians, and kings?
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Professor Anne Curry to trace Joan of Arc’s a...
Scotland's Stone of Scone
How did a medieval Scottish stone become the centre of a daring heist in the 1950's?
This is the extraordinary saga of the Stone of Scone, aka t...
How the Wind Blew Up The Middle Ages
From the tactical nautical decisions of the Normans and Vikings to medieval monks' meticulous wind records, medieval civilisations have always harness...
The Birth of the Medieval World
Matt Lewis pays a visit to Gone Medieval's sister podcast The Ancients for a lively debate with Tristan Hughes about the blurred boundary between the...
Lizard Shampoo, Potions & Remedies
Can vultures eyes wrapped in fox pelt help heal sore skin? How important are leeches? Medieval people cared deeply about beauty, health and wellness;...
200 Years' War - Michael Livingston
Was the Hundred Years War actually a two-century long conflict?
Matt Lewis sits down with Professor Michael Livingston to re-examine the traditi...
Ad Gefrin: Anglo-Saxon Palace
Dr. Eleanor Janega is on a field trip to uncover the secrets of the Anglo-Saxon palace at Ad Gefrin, the summer residence of King Edwin of Northumbria...
Medieval Hallowe'en
Come with us down the dark, damp woodland lane for Gone Medieval's Halloween Spooktacular.
Matt Lewis is joined by Amy Boucher and Alix Chidley-...
Owain Glyndwr, Welsh Rebel
Who was the self-proclaimed Prince of Wales, who was foretold in myth to free Wales from the tyrannical English and who was also a fabled wizard?
Prophet Muhammad
Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. John Tolan to explore the profound impact of the appearance of the Prophet Muhammad in the seventh century. Who was he? An...
St. Catherine & Autumnal Saints
**This episode contains graphic references to genitalia**
Did you know that the Catherine Wheel firework takes its inspiration from St. Catherin...
Ragnarok & The End of the World
It's time. Winter has come, and the giant wolf has swallowed the sun.
Today, Matt Lewis holds our hand as we experience the end of the world, kn...
How to Reach Valhalla
Gone Medieval is embarking on an epic journey through Norse Mythology; from the first creation myth to Ragnarok, Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are...
Thor and Loki
Has Thor always been considered an all-powerful but ridiculed deity? Is it possible to pin down Loki's complex nature as simply a trickster?
Mat...
Odin, Asgard & the Norse Gods
Dr. Eleanor Janega gets chummy with the gods of Norse Mythology. She's joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington to explore Odin’s quest for wisdom and...
Norse Mythology: Creation Myths
Across October Gone Medieval embarks on an epic journey through Norse Mythology in a new series. From the first creation myth to Ragnarok, hosts Matt...
Love and Death in Old Songs
In this enchanting episode, Dr. Eleanor Janega dissolves the boundaries between history, folklore, and music to explore the haunting world of medieval...