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Gone Medieval

By: History Hit
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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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  • What is a Pilgrimage?
    Mar 29 2024

    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.


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    36 mins
  • Medieval Sex Work
    Mar 26 2024

    Prostitutes were everywhere in the streets and neighbourhoods of medieval cities. In one and the same building, there might be a school upstairs, while downstairs prostitutes plied their nefarious trade. But how did such a situation come to pass? And how could such a world exist within the theoretical holy confines of medieval Christendom?


    In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined Dr. Kate Lister, host of our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets, to find out more about medieval sex work and the complex economic and social realities that existed alongside the best intentions of a religious society.


    This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.


    **WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and sexual content**


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    40 mins
  • King Henry II
    Mar 22 2024

    One of the pivotal figures in Medieval history, King Henry II centralised royal power, instituted legal reforms and established common law. His marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine expanded his influence, as he became the ruler of a far-reaching European empire. But his demise was just as dramatic as his ascendancy.


    In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis tells the story of Henry’s rise to power and his fall brought about by his catastrophic relationship with Thomas Becket and his feud with his sons, including the future Richard the Lionheart and King John.


    This episode was edited and mixed by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.


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    49 mins

Featured Article: Travel to the Middle Ages with These Audiobooks and Podcasts


The Medieval Era, the tumultuous centuries from the fall of the Roman Empire to the advent of the Enlightenment, is one of the most alluring and intriguing periods of human history. Ready to travel back in time? Check out these audiobooks and podcasts, which cover everything from Icelandic sagas and Medieval murder to the queens of Medieval England and the scientific advancements of the Arab World.

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Medieval Feminism

includes modern phrases from modern ideological thinking like "sex work is real work," "gendered as..." and "oppressed" all within a minute

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I enjoy listening to this podcast

for life long learner's, or any other students who enjoy learning about medieval history. goodness.

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  • 08-27-23

Sub-par

This podcast felt juvenille, like two people giggling over saying naughty words. Their bias against the Church leads them to completely omit the elements in the Bible that dealt with sex in scripture and how it shaped thought. They crudely dismiss Christian attitudes as simply being based on procreation. I'm sure the hosts have all sorts of ways to shrug off criticism by labelling others as "unenlightened" or "close-minded" but there's no accounting for not doing one's homework and producing an amateurish podcast episode.

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Great podcast!

I learn so much from this podcast! I don't really know this period very well, and the information is always presented in an interesting way.

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hmmm....

not sure if it's true, but it sure is interesting. matt is always a fun podcast.

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interesting and informative

I love this podcast. its interesting and educational while still being highly entertaining. great job guys and I look forward to more!

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