Gone Medieval

Edward of Woodstock, famously known as the Black Prince, was held up as the epitomy of Medieval Chivalry. Matt Lewis is joined by the Black Prince's biographer, Michael Jones to discuss King Edward II...

11 Apr 202550min

Does a four-winged leopard, a woman riding bareback on a monstrous serpent-like beast and giants having a good chat signal the beginning of the apocalypse? Medieval folk certainly thought so.Dr. Elean...

8 Apr 202551min

Matt Lewis presents a special episode from his podcast Echoes of History on the medieval 'Demon' Samurai.In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and...

4 Apr 202543min

Eric Bloodaxe was an epic Viking Warrior, and he could certainly cut down his enemies, but was he as 'great' in reality as his romantic bad-boy legend?Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historian John Sa...

1 Apr 202551min

The courageous life of Joanna Plantagenet extends far beyond her mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and her 'brave and heroic' brother Richard the Lionheart. She conquers the throne, escapes from a prison,...

28 Mar 20251h 4min

Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes Russ Williams, author of 'Where the Folk? A Welsh Folklore Road Trip', to delve into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore. From the medieval legends of King Arthur to myster...

25 Mar 20251h

Imagine walking where those who shaped your deepest beliefs have walked...Matt Lewis is joined by archeologist Professor Jodi Magness to learn how Jerusalem flourished under Byzantine rule and suffere...

21 Mar 202559min

Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis bring our series on the Plantagenets to its climax with a look at one of England's most influential monarchs. We pick up the story where we left off in the last epis...

18 Mar 202556min