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Gone Medieval

Gone Medieval

309 Episodes • By History Hit • www.historyhit.com/podcasts/...
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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Medieval Italy
The huge peninsula of what we today call Italy saw w... more
Apr 23 2024 40m
Barbarian Invasions in Italy
Chapter 1 12 mins
Medieval Italy
Chapter 2 12 mins
Invasions of Italy Throughout History
Chapter 3 8 mins
Papal Power in Medieval Italy
Chapter 4 10 mins
Italian Renaissance
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How the Plantagenets Built England
Six Plantagenet kings ruled between 1199 and 1399 - ... more
Apr 19 2024 46m
Development of England
Chapter 1 6 mins
Development of English Common Law
Chapter 2 10 mins
Medieval Government and Legal System
Chapter 3 6 mins
Medieval Military Tactics and Strategies
Chapter 4 6 mins
Military Innovation in Political Development in England
Chapter 5 6 mins
Community of the Realm in England
Chapter 6 10 mins
Power Dynamics in State Evolution
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Rise of Wessex
In Gone Medieval’s special series exploring some of ... more
Apr 16 2024 42m
Expansion and Consolidation of English Kingdoms
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Rise of Wessex
Chapter 2 6 mins
The Rise of Wessex in England
Chapter 3 16 mins
The Legacy of Wessex Kings
Chapter 4 9 mins
Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
Chapter 5 9 mins
Viking Attacks and English Identity
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Rise of Mercia
In Gone Medieval’s special series examining some of ... more
Apr 11 2024 41m
Mercia's Influence on Literacy in Wessex
Chapter 1 15 mins
The Rise and Fall of Mercia
Chapter 2 10 mins
Mercia's Conversion and Offa's Reign
Chapter 3 6 mins
The History of Mercia's Decline
Chapter 4 11 mins
Legacy of Anglo-Saxon Mercia
Chapter 5 50 sec
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Life on Crusade
Accounts of the Crusades were usually commissioned b... more
Apr 9 2024 45m
Royal Patronage and Crusades
Chapter 1 7 mins
Life on Crusade
Chapter 2 6 mins
Medieval Crusades
Chapter 3 8 mins
Crusading
Chapter 4 13 mins
Crusades and Settlements in the Levant
Chapter 5 12 mins
Female Participation in the Crusades
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The Dynasty that Made Medieval France
From Hugh Capet to Eleanor of Aquitaine, the Capetia... more
Apr 5 2024 36m
Centralization of Power in French Monarchy
Chapter 1 17 mins
House of Capet and Medieval France
Chapter 2 7 mins
Capetian Dynasty
Chapter 3 13 mins
Capetian Kings
Chapter 4 27 sec
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Rise of Northumbria
In a time of in-fighting and tribal warfare, what di... more
Apr 2 2024 40m
5th Century Political and Cultural Shifts
Chapter 1 10 mins
Exploring Early Medieval Britain and Northumbria
Chapter 2 6 mins
Understanding Early Medieval Transition Through Sources
Chapter 3 14 mins
The Value of Early Medieval Coins
Chapter 4 13 mins
The Life of King Oswald
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What is a Pilgrimage?
In medieval times, Britain was criss-crossed by pilg... more
Mar 29 2024 36m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Pilgrimage in the Medieval World
Chapter 2 10 mins
Medieval Pilgrimage
Chapter 3 4 mins
Pilgrimage and Offering Traditions
Chapter 4 12 mins
Pilgrim Routes in the British Isles
Chapter 5 9 mins
Medieval Pilgrimage and Historical Tourism
Chapter 6 37 sec
Podcast Growth and Monetization
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Medieval Sex Work
Prostitutes were everywhere in the streets and neigh... more
Mar 26 2024 39m
History of Sex Work Cycle
Chapter 1 9 mins
Medieval Sex Work and Religious Dilemmas
Chapter 2 12 mins
Sex Work Gender and Money Stigma
Chapter 3 13 mins
Medieval Zoning and Regulating Sex Work
Chapter 4 5 mins
Sex Work in Middle Ages
Chapter 5 52 sec
Medieval History Hit Podcast Promo
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King Henry II
One of the pivotal figures in Medieval history, King... more
Mar 22 2024 49m
Henry's Financial Struggle and Strategic Alliance
Chapter 1 17 mins
King Henry II of England
Chapter 2 17 mins
The Reign of King Henry II
Chapter 3 16 mins
The Downfall of Henry II
Chapter 4 37 sec
Podcast Advertising for Gone Medieval
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The Power of Medieval Icons
In the Middle Ages, how did art - particularly Chris... more
Mar 19 2024 42m
Diffusion of Icons in Europe
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Importance of Religious Icons
Chapter 2 7 mins
Icons
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Allure of Ancient Icons
Chapter 4 6 mins
Iconography, Love, and Historical Context"
Chapter 5 13 mins
The Role of Icons in Christianity
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Peasants' Revolt
The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was a public rebellion ... more
Mar 15 2024 36m
Significance of Peasants Revolt 1381
Chapter 1 7 mins
Revealing the Individuals of 1381
Chapter 2 7 mins
Documented Discovery of Medieval Revolt
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Peasants' Revolt and Society's Protest
Chapter 4 14 mins
The Legacy of the Peasants' Revolt
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Real Medieval Women with Philippa Gregory
When we think about women in the Middle Ages, we kno... more
Mar 12 2024 39m
Medieval Women Leaders and Terminology
Chapter 1 8 mins
Medieval Women in History
Chapter 2 11 mins
Women's Status and Voices in History
Chapter 3 9 mins
Exploring Women and Religion Through History
Chapter 4 6 mins
Perceptions of Sexuality in History
Chapter 5 6 mins
Historical Fiction and Women's History
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Medieval Origins of Italian Food
For a thousand years, Italy’s cities have been magne... more
Mar 8 2024 36m
Origin of Pasta and Parmesan Marriage
Chapter 1 13 mins
Italian Food
Chapter 2 13 mins
Medieval Italian Food Culture and Branding
Chapter 3 12 mins
Medieval Italian Food and Traditions
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St. Thurstan: York's Rebel Archbishop
One of Medieval England’s most influential figures, ... more
Mar 5 2024 41m
Power Struggles in Medieval Church
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Legacy of Archbishop Thurston
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Power Struggle in Medieval England
Chapter 3 7 mins
The Legacy of Archbishop Thurston
Chapter 4 13 mins
Saint Thurston
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Medieval Ireland: Death & Politics
Court records of naked, murderous monks, tavern braw... more
Mar 1 2024 26m
Colonial Turbulence and Legal Culture
Chapter 1 10 mins
Enhancing Future Through Oral Tradition
Chapter 2 9 mins
Challenges in Reconstructing Oral History
Chapter 3 12 mins
Justice, Law, and Social Memory
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The Real Braveheart
This episode contains strong language, graphic scene... more
Feb 27 2024 33m
Scottish Peasants in Historical Narratives
Chapter 1 4 mins
Effective B2B Advertising on LinkedIn
Chapter 2 8 mins
Scottish Independence and Braveheart's Historical Accuracy
Chapter 3 7 mins
Scottish Rebellion and William Wallace
Chapter 4 12 mins
Capture and Execution of William Wallace
Chapter 5 5 mins
Scottish Independence and Historical Figures
Chapter 6 41 sec
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How to Cook Like a Medieval Chef
Preparing, serving and sharing food has always playe... more
Feb 23 2024 32m
The Caliph Who Conquered Spain
Chapter 1 10 mins
Exploring History Through Food and Recipes
Chapter 2 14 mins
Sophisticated Medieval Cuisine
Chapter 3 7 mins
Exploring Culinary History Through Recipes
Chapter 4 60 sec
Medieval History Hits Special Discount
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Sweyn Forkbeard: First Viking King of England
Sweyn Forkbeard was the first Viking King of England... more
Feb 20 2024 39m
Sven Forkbeard Becomes King of England
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Viking King Sven Forkbeard
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Viking Conquests and Political Alliances
Chapter 3 6 mins
Viking Invasions of England
Chapter 4 13 mins
Success and Death of Sven Forkbeard
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Medieval Mass Murdering Monk: Malmesbury Abbey
Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire was an institution of ... more
Feb 16 2024 27m
Out of Control Mercenary Army Efforts
Chapter 1 10 mins
Uncovering the History of Malmesbury Abbey
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Crimes of John of Tintin
Chapter 3 8 mins
The Scandalous Monk
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Medieval Apocalypse
In the early 12th century, when England was sufferin... more
Feb 13 2024 29m
Antichrist and the 14th Century
Chapter 1 12 mins
Medieval Christian Thought and the Apocalypse
Chapter 2 3 mins
Antichrist and Millenarianism Concept
Chapter 3 8 mins
Apocalyptic Thinking in Medieval Society
Chapter 4 7 mins
Apocalyptic Thinking in Medieval Society
Chapter 5 41 sec
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Justinian: Greatest Byzantine Emperor?
The Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 to 565, Justinian... more
Feb 9 2024 40m
Justinian's Background and Aggressive Stance
Chapter 1 8 mins
Justinian
Chapter 2 7 mins
Justinian's Campaigns to Restore Roman Rule
Chapter 3 13 mins
Justinian and Theodora's Marriage Influence
Chapter 4 14 mins
The Impact of the Justinian Plague
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How Everyday People Built Medieval Japan
When it comes to Japan in the Middle Ages, we think ... more
Feb 6 2024 41m
Government Formation in Ancient Medieval Japan
Chapter 1 13 mins
Artisans in Medieval Japan
Chapter 2 4 mins
Exploring Artisan History in Japan
Chapter 3 16 mins
Medieval Artisan Poetry Competitions and Associations
Chapter 4 9 mins
'Laws and Legends in Medieval Europe
Chapter 5 41 sec
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Geoffrey Chaucer: Father of English Literature
Geoffrey Chaucer is perhaps medieval England’s most ... more
Feb 2 2024 37m
Chaucer's Interest in Text Mistreatment
Chapter 1 4 mins
Chaucer's Legacy and Manuscript Variations
Chapter 2 8 mins
Chaucer's Manuscripts and Textual Innovation
Chapter 3 7 mins
Chaucer's International Connections and Reputation
Chapter 4 10 mins
Chaucer's Enduring Influence and Perspective
Chapter 5 9 mins
Interpretations and Influences of Chaucer
Chapter 6 2 mins
Medieval Podcast and Travel Promotion
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The Black Death
By the time the Black Death subsided, between 75 and... more
Jan 30 2024 31m
The Black Death's Impact on Afro-Eurasia
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