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Gone Medieval

From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.A podcast by History Hit, the world"s best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow"s History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original

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37:34

Crusader Criminals

Gone Medieval ·

2024/08/16

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 their God and King. Others though were gangsters, bandits and even worse, murderers and rapists, bringing horror and terror to the region. In fact, the real tensions stemmed not from religion but from young men - dislocated, disinhibited and present in disturbingly large numbers.Matt Lewis finds out

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47:21

The Real Joan of Arc

Gone Medieval ·

2024/08/13

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 and led armies? And what is her legacy today?In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega pops across to our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets to discuss the life of the formidable Joan of Arc with Dr. Kate Lister.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith and Rob Weinberg. The

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35:48

Antisemitism in Medieval Europe

Gone Medieval ·

2024/08/09

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, Edward I first issued the edict of expulsion in 1290. It remained illegal to be Jewish in England for 350 years.In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis talks to Professor Ivan Marcus, author ofHow the West Became Antisemitic, which shows how Christian and Jewish competition in medieval Europe laid

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43:06

The Normans in Italy: From Pilgrims to Conquerors

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2024/08/06

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 successfully.Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Levi Roach to consider how the Normans fared in 11th century Italy, how the papacy forced a rethink of war strategy and how stories of religious conflict are often used to gain territory and power.Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega and

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43:08

Richard III's Mother: Cecily

Gone Medieval ·

2024/08/02

Cecily Neville was the matriarch of the House of York, the mother of two kings of England and an ancestor of every monarch since Henry VIII. Born in the year of Agincourt and at the centre of the Wars of the Roses; Cecily lived through some of the most tumultuous events in medieval English history.Matt Lewis is joined by Annie Garthwaite to celebrate this often overlooked woman, her dangerous rivals and maybe a little bit of Richard III.Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and edited by Ella

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43:38

Rollo: The First Norman

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/30

Rollo was a Viking leader who became the first ruler of Normandy in the early 10th century. His descendants, the Normans, later conquered England and southern Italy, leaving a lasting legacy on European history. So how did a Viking outlaw became a respected Frankish Jarl and founder of a conquering dynasty?In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega meets Mathias Dilys, cultural interpreter at Château de Falaise in Normandy, to find out why canny political manoeuvres are often as

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45:46

The Cult of Becket

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/26

Almost immediately after Thomas Becket’s murder, reports of miraculous healings and divine interventions spread like wildfire. Canterbury witnessed a huge influx of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over Europe, boosting the city’s wealth.In this final episode of our series about Becket, Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. John Jenkins to look at the cult of Becket, how it spread across the continent and continues to this day to keep Canterbury up there among the UK’s top destinations, exactly 850

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32:48

Emperor Frederick II: Scourge of the Papacy

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/23

One of the most important of Holy Roman Emperors, Frederick II was revered and reviled in equal measures. He was a scholar, an architect, a poet, a scientist and a composer. Yet rumours swirled that he was a pagan, a sensualist who kept a harem, even secretly a Muslim, who was excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Church numerous times.In this explainer episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega tells the compelling story of one of her favourite historical figures; a ruler who fought for

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46:40

The Medieval Tudors

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/19

We don't often use the word 'Tudor' on Gone Medieval but we can't ignore how the Tudors have a sensational medieval story.Henry VII was descended from the greatest Welsh princes and when word spread that he had a chance to sit on the English throne the Welsh prophecies, which foretold that one day one of their own would become king of the islands and would be crowned in London, looked to be coming true.Nathan Amin joins Matt Lewis to share the surprising story of the medieval ancestors of the Tudor

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1:03:12

The Murder of Thomas Becket

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/16

Today on Gone Medieval we arrive at one of the most consequential events in English history; the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. A moment in time that is famed for its horrendous brutality, but from which it is impossible to look away.Across four special episodes, Gone Medieval is charting Becket's meteoric rise, his disastrous fall leading to his murder and the spectacular consequences which spawned a world famous legacy.Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega relive the events of

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45:51

Henry II & Thomas Becket: A Doomed Friendship

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/12

It's 1163; Thomas Becket has cast off the shackles of his working class roots to become King Henry II's right-hand man. He is appointed to the highest position in the land next to the Crown; Archbishop of Canterbury. But Church and state are at loggerheads, with Henry and Thomas at the centre of the storm.Across four special episodes, Gone Medieval is charting Becket's meteoric rise, his disastrous fall leading to his murder and the spectacular consequences which spawned a world famous legacy.This

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37:13

Pope vs. Emperor: An 11th Century Crisis

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/09

When you think of drama in the medieval period the appointment of bishops would not naturally come to mind. But the Investiture Controversy is one of those political storms that eventually embroiled almost all of Europe's leaders.Bishops were a big deal, carrying as much political heft as religious, so ceding ground on who picked them was as dangerous as you could get. This was a period when Popes had the power to make or break emperors.Today Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Felicity Hill,

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30:38

How Parliament Came to Westminster

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/05

Parliament is perhaps the single most significant institution in the United Kingdom. Like anything worthwhile, it's a medieval creation. But why did these meetings become settled in Westminster, where Parliament now has its home?Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. Hannes Kleineke from the History of Parliament Project to answer these questions. We also learn about the mischievous medieval practice of hooding...Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and edited by Ella Blaxill. The producer is Rob Weinberg

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45:48

The Rise of Thomas Becket

Gone Medieval ·

2024/07/02

"Who will rid me of this troublesome priest?!"These words supposedly uttered by a King over 800 years ago set in motion a chain of gruesome events, and sparked cult-like devotion across the world.This month Gone Medieval marks the 850th anniversary of King Henry II’s penance for the murder of Thomas Becket by recounting the events leading up to and following Becket’s martyrdom. Across four special episodes Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis consider Becket's meteoric rise in status to becoming the

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51:21

1217: The year that forged England

Gone Medieval ·

2024/06/28

Two years after King John had agreed to the terms of Magna Carta, he reneged on his word, plunging England into war.The rebellious barons offered the throne to the French prince Louis and set off the chain of events that almost changed the course of English history.In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis meets Catherine Hanley, author of 1217: The Battles that Saved England which charts the three key battles that would determine England's destiny. It's an epic story of medieval siege warfare,

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28:27

Magna Carta in America

Gone Medieval ·

2024/06/25

What does a document written in 1215 in England have to do with the United States? Surprisingly a lot actually! The Magna Carta is thought to have influenced foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. But where did this inspiration come from? And why were America's founding fathers so influenced by a charter that King John broke almost immediately after signing it? In today's episode of Gone Medieval, we bring you an episode from our sister podcast American

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27:55

London's Oldest Parish Church: Great St. Barts

Gone Medieval ·

2024/06/21

Once connected to a busy and thriving hospital, Great St Bart's Church in Smithfield is not only a survivor of the Great Fire of London, but also has a fascinating foundation story.In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis goes to get a closer look at London’s oldest surviving parish church with Father Marcus Walker.Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and edited by Ella Blaxill. The Producer is Rob Weinberg, the Senior Producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Enjoy

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34:09

Pope Joan: Sacred Scandal

Gone Medieval ·

2024/06/18

Out of the shadowy world of the medieval church, an extraordinary legend emerged of a woman who disguised herself as a man and remarkably, rose to become Pope.It's a story of secret identities, illicit affairs and a Church shaken by the unthinkable - a female pope giving birth in the midst of a sacred procession.In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Professor Craig Rustici from Hofstra University NY, author of The Afterlife of Pope Joan: Deploying the Popess Legend in

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38:51

Rise of the Crusader States

Gone Medieval ·

2024/06/14

The Crusader states in the Near East were created after the First Crusade in order to keep hold of the territorial gains made by those known in the region as the Franks - essentially Christians from Western Europe.What can the military activities of the many different factions in the region tell us about how and why those states rose and then fell?In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis finds out more from Dr. Nicholas Morton, author of The Crusader States and Their Neighbours: A Military

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46:02

Edward the Confessor

Gone Medieval ·

2024/06/11

One of the last kings of Anglo-Saxon England, Edward the Confessor regained the throne for the House of Wessex and is the only English monarch to become a Saint.But Edward the Confessor has also been blamed for causing the invasion of 1066―the last successful conquest of England by a foreign power.In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega talks to Professor Tom Licence, author of Edward the Confessor: Last of the Royal Blood, about a compassionate and conscientious ruler, whose reign

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