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.
In the ninth century, the Vikings earned a fearsome reputation by wreaking chaos on the coasts of western Europe. But what is perhaps less well known is that they also travelled eastwards. By sailing along the great rivers of north-eastern Europe, they reached Constantinople, the Caspian Sea and even Baghdad, the bustling heart of the mighty Islamic Abbasid Empire.
In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis welcomes Dr. Cat Jarman back to the podcast to explore why Viking raiders traded the frozen hinterlands of Northern Europe for the heat and hubbub of the Near East.
Senior Producer: Elena Guthrie
Assistant Producer: Peta Stamper
Scriptwriter: Peta Stamper
Editor: Joseph Knight
This was a special collaboration between Ubisoft and History Hit. The content and story was inspired by Assassin’s Creed Mirage. To learn more about 9th century Baghdad and the historical characters in the game, listen to Echoes of History here.
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On this special edition of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega pays a visit to our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets to be the guest of its presenter Dr. Kate Lister.
Eleanor of Aquitaine – probably the most powerful and wealthy woman in medieval Europe – needs little introduction to Gone Medieval listeners. But how true is what we know about her? Rumours abounded in her own time, and to this day, about Eleanor’s private life. Did she really have a love affair with her own uncle? What was her relationship with her cousin? And how did medieval society take to such a powerful and influential woman?
***WARNING: This podcast contains strong language and graphic descriptions.***
The original episode of Betwixt the Sheets was edited by Siobhan Dale and produced by Charlotte Long.
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