Gone Medieval

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King John: Worst Medieval Monarch?

King John: Worst Medieval Monarch?

Jan 10, 2025

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...

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The Real Lady Macbeth with Val McDermid

The Real Lady Macbeth with Val McDermid

Jan 07, 2025

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. El...

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Edward the Confessor & New Year Saints

Edward the Confessor & New Year Saints

Jan 03, 2025

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 mys...

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Midwinter Medieval Traditions

Midwinter Medieval Traditions

Dec 31, 2024

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...

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What happened to the Princes in the Tower?

What happened to the Princes in the Tower?

Dec 27, 2024

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 ...

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Christmas Movie Knight

Christmas Movie Knight

Dec 24, 2024

It’s Christmas. The holly and ivy are adorning the fireplace, hopefully the shopping is (mostly) done and the King of Misrule is on his way…Who are we to disobey him?  Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janeg...

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Lives of Medieval Nuns

Lives of Medieval Nuns

Dec 20, 2024

The often forgotten world of medieval nuns holds many secrets about the lives of ordinary people of the age, their daily routines, education, and societal roles. German medieval historian Henrike Läh...

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The Haunting Medieval World of M.R.James

The Haunting Medieval World of M.R.James

Dec 17, 2024

The chilling ghost stories of M.R.James are as much a part of our Christmas television viewing as the King’s speech. But few realise that M.R. James was both a master of supernatural fiction and a dis...

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Life and legends along the Medieval coastline

Life and legends along the Medieval coastline

Dec 13, 2024

Matt Lewis is joined by archaeologist Ben Robinson from BBC's 'Villages by the Sea' to explore the deep historical ties along Britain's coastline, from the ancient tin trade of Cornwall to the fascina...

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Medieval Burials

Medieval Burials

Dec 10, 2024

What can medieval burial practices reveal about societal values and beliefs? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by biological anthropologist Dr. Jo Buckberry, to explore this question. They discuss the secr...

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