From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary... more
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It’s Christmas. The holly and ivy are adorning the fireplace, hopefully the shopping is (mostly) done and the King of... more
The often forgotten world of medieval nuns holds many secrets about the lives of ordinary people of the age, their... more
The chilling ghost stories of M.R.James are as much a part of our Christmas television viewing as the King’s speech. But... more
Matt Lewis is joined by archaeologist Ben Robinson from BBC's 'Villages by the Sea' to explore the deep historical ties... more
What can medieval burial practices reveal about societal values and beliefs? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by biological anthropologist Dr.... more
The Albigensian Crusade was a blood-soaked military campaign, as the church desperately attempted to purge heresy across Christendom in the... more
Dr. Eleanor Janega invites co-host Matt Lewis to discuss his exciting new book, 'The History Hit Guide to Medieval England.'... more
Matt Lewis is joined by Alice Loxton to explore the lives of 18-Year-Olds through historyFrom Bede surviving a devastating plague... more
Both Frederick II and King John were excommunicated from the all-powerful church, but why?Dr. Eleanor Janega and Dr. Felicity Hill... more
Recreating Richard III's Voice: A Journey Through TimeJoin us as we dive into the fascinating project of reconstructing the voice... more
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