Teutonic Knights
Who built the imposing castles of Poland and Lithuania?Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by archeologist Aleksander Pluskowski to discuss the riveting history of the Teutonic Knights, to find out how a sma...
21 Jan 202558min
Gone Medieval Goes Wassailing
Matt Lewis, joined by Dr. Eleanor Janega, explores the Halstow Wassail—a modern iteration of an ancient tradition rooted deep in medieval folklore. They visit Grey's Cider Farm in Devon and dive into ...
17 Jan 202545min
Myths of Magna Carta
Did you know that Magna Carta wasn't originally intended as a beacon of civil liberties? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Steven Franklin of Royal Holloway, University of London to delve into the myths...
14 Jan 202544min
King John: Worst Medieval Monarch?
Nothing good is ever said about King John, a strong contender for the title of Worst Medieval King of England. Was the King who signed Magna Carta - albeit reluctantly - really as bad as history paint...
10 Jan 202546min
The Real Lady Macbeth with Val McDermid
Lady Macbeth is best known to us as Shakespeare’s scheming, sleepwalking villain. But, as with most of his so-called history plays, Shakespeare’s version of the Macbeths is largely fictional. Dr. Ele...
7 Jan 202538min
Edward the Confessor & New Year Saints
Ever wondered why the medieval world was so captivated by saints?Matt Lewis welcomes in the new year with Amy Jeffs, author of 'Saints, A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic,' to unveil the myst...
3 Jan 202556min
Midwinter Medieval Traditions
Ever wondered how Christmas was celebrated in Medieval times? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis explore the fascinating world of Medieval festive traditions. From the violent brawls of medieval footba...
31 Dec 202442min
What happened to the Princes in the Tower?
Did Richard III really murder the Princes in the Tower?Join Matt Lewis to dive into the enigmatic tale of the Princes in the Tower, joined by expert Philippa Langley. The discussion traverses recent d...
27 Dec 202449min
