Vikings have long been depicted as that stereotype of the hairy, nameless warrior, leaping ashore from his longboat, ready to... more

For centuries, one English monarch basked in an almost unblemished, heroic reputation. But more recently questions have been asked about... more

One of the enduring mysteries of the Viking Age is the identity of two people buried in a spectacular blood... more

The Crusades still capture the imagination today, for all of their professed good intentions they were also bloody ideological wars.But... more

In the year 940 in North-Eastern France, a young peasant girl began to experience vivid visions that mirrored the brutal... more

For millions of Tolkien lovers around the world, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are more than just... more

It’s summer, so let’s kick back, give our brains a break and indulge in a little fantasy. Hollywood, like us,... more

William Marshal was one of the most famous and influential figures in English medieval history, rising from a lowly start... more

On Gone Medieval we like to celebrate the best stories - and storytellers - of history, so today Dr.Eleanor Janega... more

Please be aware that this episode mentions sexual violenceAmongst the countless crusaders who travelled to the Holy Land, there were... more