Gone Medieval

Roger Mortimer: The Man Who Overthrew a King.Matt Lewis delves into the life of Roger Mortimer, a key figure in the downfall of King Edward II. Joined by historian Paul Dryburgh, they explore Mortimer...

14 Mar 202557min

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." When that woman is Queen Isabella; She-Wolf, the results are catastrophic.As our series on the Plantagenets continues, Dr. Eleanor Janega and historian Kathry...

11 Mar 20251h 7min

Gone Medieval begins a gripping 4 part series exploring scandal, power, and betrayal in the Plantagenet Court.This one of England’s most dramatic royal sagas; from the ill-fated reign of Edward II to ...

7 Mar 20251h 16min

Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historians Andy Drummond and Professor Lyndal Roper to explore the dramatic events of the German Peasants' War, exactly 500 years ago. Together they cover the thrillin...

4 Mar 202548min

How did a Viking army transform the very fabric of a nation?In 865, the Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia. For the next 15 years, it shaped England’s destiny with relentless battles, shifting al...

28 Feb 202550min

Dr. Eleanor Janega reveals the darker side of the Renaissance with Dr. Ada Palmer, challenging the notion that it was a golden age, exposing it as a period of political instability, medical decline, a...

25 Feb 202559min

Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Camilla Townsend to delve into the story of the Mexica, commonly known as the Aztecs. They unpack the true history behind the label 'Aztecs' and reveal how there's so...

21 Feb 202552min

In early Medieval Ireland, supernatural beings moved in and out of our world, unseen. These were the residents of the Otherworld – the síd.Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historian and novelist Lisa M...

18 Feb 202544min