Tolkien: Middle Earth & the Middle Ages
For millions of Tolkien lovers around the world, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are more than just fantasy fiction. Their rich mix of sacred mythology and archetypal saga stories draw deeply in...
30 Aug 202436min
Movie Knight: Medieval world on film
It’s summer, so let’s kick back, give our brains a break and indulge in a little fantasy. Hollywood, like us, ADORES the medieval period and has made some stonking entertainment based on this period. ...
27 Aug 202453min
William Marshal: Knight & Crusader
William Marshal was one of the most famous and influential figures in English medieval history, rising from a lowly start to becoming the knight at the right hand of five Kings - Henry II, his co-rege...
23 Aug 202439min
The Battle of Clontarf
On Gone Medieval we like to celebrate the best stories - and storytellers - of history, so today Dr.Eleanor Janega showcases the brilliant podcast History Daily. Host Lindsay Graham takes listeners ba...
20 Aug 202417min
Crusader Criminals
Please be aware that this episode mentions sexual violenceAmongst the countless crusaders who travelled to the Holy Land, there were undoubtedly some who believed they were doing the right thing for t...
16 Aug 202437min
The Real Joan of Arc
How did a peasant girl go on to lead French armies at the age of 17? How did her visions of saving France from the English play a part in her life? Why was it significant that she wore men's clothes...
13 Aug 202447min
Antisemitism in Medieval Europe
Christians had a problematic relationship with Jewish populations as the Medieval period progressed. Jews were frequently persecuted, targeted and pushed out by societies across Europe. In England, E...
9 Aug 202435min
The Normans in Italy: From Pilgrims to Conquerors
Say Norman Conquests; think 1066 and William the Conqueror. But the massive success of the English conquest often overshadows the several other conquests across Europe which the Normans executed very ...
6 Aug 202443min
