Gone Medieval

In medieval times, Britain was criss-crossed by pilgrim routes, that took in such world-famous sites as Canterbury and Lindisfarne as well as out-of-the-way locations along paths not so widely travelled. But why did people undergo pilgrimage? What were its benefits? And why did some send people in their honour?In this episode of Gone Medieval, first released in September 2021, Matt Lewis is joined by architectural historian Dr. Emma Wells as they discuss the practice that some might consider the beginning of tourism.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code MEDIEVAL - sign up here.You can take part in our listener survey here.

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episode 96: Global Middle Ages with Peter Frankopan


Rethinking the Middle Ages from a global perspective


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 April 23, 2022  28m
 
 

episode 95: The Northman: How to Put Vikings On Screen


Dr. Cat Jarman talks to Professor Neil Price, an archaeologist specialising in Viking Age Scandanavia. He was one of the historical advisors on The Northman and explains what they did to get the period just right for modern audiences.


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 April 19, 2022  28m
 
 

episode 94: Origins of Easter


Easter today is marked by chocolate eggs and two Bank Holidays - in the Medieval world it had a deeply spiritual significance.

But it wasn’t without its share of celebration and merrymaking too.


In this episode, Matt Lewis explains the origins of many Easter traditions in the Medieval period, and how our ancestors knew how to fuse together religious worship with a bit of fun.


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 April 16, 2022  16m
 
 

episode 93: Forgotten Women of the Crusades


Little has been known up until now about the involvement and power of women during the Crusader period. When Saladin's armies besieged Jerusalem in 1187, behind the city walls a last-ditch defense was being led by an unlikely trio - including Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem...


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 April 12, 2022  24m
 
 

episode 92: The Rise of Genghis Khan


Genghis Khan is still considered one of the most famous and most feared warrior kings in history. But his name still divides opinion. To some, he was the ruthless conqueror of great civilisations, for others a hero who united nomadic tribes and created an enlightened empire...


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 April 9, 2022  33m
 
 

episode 91: Rapa Nui: The Truth About Easter Island


Shocking new evidence has emerged over the fate of those who erected Easter Island's iconic statues.


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 April 5, 2022  35m
 
 

episode 90: Henry III: England's Longest Reigning King


In 1216, at the adolescent age of nine, Henry became King Henry III of England. With his father, King John passing, right amid the First Barons’ War, Henry was left to inherit his mantle and all the chaos that came with it. But how did the young King rule the country? In this episode, Matt is joined by a leading authority on the history of Britain, David Carpenter, to delve into the first half of King Henry's reign...


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 April 2, 2022  47m
 
 

episode 89: Raiding & Trading in Viking Britain


Several large kingdoms were formed in the Viking-Age period, the best known settlements being in Ireland and York. Dublin became a thriving hub for western Viking expansion and trade. New discoveries of silver and other items show that traded commodities traveled vast distances, but how interconnected were these towns? And how much were they a part of a greater Viking network? In this episode, Dr. Cat Jarman is joined by Dr...


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 March 29, 2022  38m
 
 

episode 88: Findling Lost Medieval Manuscripts


Missing manuscripts mean melancholy medievalists, mourning materials that might make mysteries manifest.


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 March 26, 2022  27m
 
 

episode 88: Early Medieval Ireland


The dynamics in everyday life in the Medieval period may seem drastically different compared to how we live today. From traditions, gender, power, and religion, advancements in the present seem rapid. But do we have more in common with those of the past than we realise? In this episode of Gone Medieval, Cat is joined by Elizebeth Boyle...


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 March 22, 2022  34m