Gone Medieval

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? And what were the events that attended the birth of ...

24 Okt 202544min

**This episode contains graphic references to genitalia**Did you know that the Catherine Wheel firework takes its inspiration from St. Catherine of Alexandria? How did a 4th-century noblewoman convert...

21 Okt 202546min

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, known to the Norse people as Ragnarok.He's joined by Eleano...

17 Okt 202558min

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 joined by our Viking king for immersive storytell...

14 Okt 20251h 5min

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?Matt Lewis embarks on a mythical journey with Carolyne Larri...

10 Okt 20251h 14min

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 the heart-wrenching trials he undergoes; Loki's sh...

7 Okt 20251h 12min

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 Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are joined by our Vik...

3 Okt 20251h 5min

In this enchanting episode, Dr. Eleanor Janega dissolves the boundaries between history, folklore, and music to explore the haunting world of medieval ballads. Joined by author Amy Jeffs, illustrator ...

30 Sep 20251h 1min