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Gone Medieval

Gone Medieval

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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.


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  • Monsters of the Medieval World
    Jul 18 2025

    Welcome to Monsterland.


    The Medieval world is a realm of dragons, demons and beasts. Matt Lewis and Nick Jubber step into this murky world to tell the magical tales of the Bavarian Dragon's fire-breathing spectacle, the dark allure of Japan's mischievous Oni, and the hauntingly beautiful legend of Orkney's Selkies.


    An adventure into the rich tapestry of medieval folklore and what these monsters reveal about human nature and the fears of the past.


    MORE

    Monsters of the Medieval Apocalypse

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/54HitUMboNBFWtOJQhvH3H

    Welsh Folk Tales

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rNA9vSBAs4MuE1T5X2VRe


    Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. It was edited and produced by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

    All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

    Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.



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    50 mins
  • Childbirth in Medieval Times with Kate Lister
    Jul 15 2025

    This episode contains explicit language and graphic descriptions of birth


    Today we're delving into historical childbirth's stark realities, facing the medieval attitudes toward childbirth, its dangers, and grizzly details. Dr. Eleanor Janega pays a visit to our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets to be the guest of its presenter Dr. Kate Lister, and they explore the life of midwives, including their crucial role, training, and societal perceptions. They also touch on unique aspects such as the medical practices of nuns, the evolving understanding of childbirth, and the heartbreaking prevalence of maternal and infant mortality.


    Dr Kate Lister is a sex historian and host of our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society. Over on her pod, there are new episodes twice a week every week, and Kate explores everything from witch trials, to the sex lives of kings and queens, to scandals which change the course of history. Check it out if you haven’t already.


    MORE:

    The Real Joan of Arc with Dr. Kate Lister

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wgZwZ7RZt5d6AZOeLih2b

    Medieval Sex Work

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GDgtPZjN02v5Sf9fyv4jK


    Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. It was edited by Tom Delargy and Amy Haddow, the producer is Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

    All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

    Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.


    Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.


    You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK

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    37 mins
  • Canterbury Tales: Pilgrims' Professions
    Jul 11 2025

    Do you know what a Squire did? Was a Merchant as fancy as he sounds?

    Gone Medieval continues our week of pilgrimage as Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Robert Mayer Lee to explore the diverse jobs and social status' of the pilgrims in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

    They discuss how Chaucer's work reflects the fluidity and complexities of social mobility in 14th century England and the motivations and messages behind these timeless stories.


    More:

    Geoffrey Chaucer, Father of English Literature

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TMGrNTfPS5wwOqspKNfK3

    How to Dress in the Middle Ages

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JOjrPdijf3VD2eT9iCrgS


    Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. It was edited by Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

    All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

    Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.


    Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.


    You can take part in our listener survey here:

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    45 mins

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