Gone Medieval

The Jews of Norwich

The chilling discovery of a medieval well in Norwich, filled with the remains of 17 Jewish adults and children, opened a window into the lived reality of historical antisemitism. What do these findings tell us about the forces that shaped Jewish life and loss in medieval England? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis continue their exploration of Norwich, uncovering the rich, and often heartbreaking, story of the city’s once-thriving Jewish community. Dr. Oren Margolis joins Eleanor to trace the journey from the arrival of Jews after the Norman Conquest through centuries of resilience, discrimination, and ultimately expulsion in 1290. More: Antisemitism in Medieval Europe Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/antisemitism-in-medieval-europe/id1564113746?i=1000664575746] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a0cUBgcaEi0bVcOQMHeH2] Julian of Norwich Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/julian-of-norwich-englands-first-woman-writer/id1564113746?i=1000614545675] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4D4iJhcQJzzANiIoyOI7Qr] Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe].  You can take part in our listener survey here [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on]: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Norwich Castle

Medieval Norwich comes alive as Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega visit Norwich Castle, once a hulking Norman fortress, royal palace and later a Victorian jail. Matt tours the huge Keep with archaeologist Dr Tim Pestell, exploring fire-scarred vaults from medieval sieges and exquisite high-status finds unearthed in recent excavations. Matt also gets to attend Henry I's feasting hall where he spent Christmas in 1121. MORE Castles, Kings and Courtly Life Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/castles-kings-and-courtly-life/id1564113746?i=1000673165637&l=zh-Hant-TW] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6v2Irz1l8O4S5aJ3L86oPk] Castles in Ruins Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/castles-in-ruins/id1564113746?i=1000675343092&l=vi] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FpsloHIPxPlmoyHuxUhNp] Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe].  You can take part in our listener survey here [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on]: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

St. Francis & the First Nativity Play

Christmas would not be complete without a nativity play: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, all watched over by an ox, a donkey and assorted bystanders in the stable. St Francis of Assisi staged the very first nativity play way back in 1223, so like all the best things in life; it's medieval! Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Professor Tim Larsen to uncover how St Francis turned worship into theatre and how a single night in Italy transformed the way the world would celebrate Christmas forever. MORE Medieval Origins of Santa Claus: St Nicholas Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/medieval-origins-of-santa-claus-st-nicholas/id1564113746?i=1000637171520] Listen on Spotify [https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/9c98e5fd104a94b7deff6853cdb322a6a8058cb9/view] Medieval Midwinter Traditions Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/midwinter-medieval-traditions/id1564113746?i=1000680715729] Listen on Spotify [https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/33a62527458bd855b5bad1d4874971e720f5a39f/view] Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe].  You can take part in our listener survey here [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on]: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Medieval Roots of The Modern Alphabet

How did the alphabet we use today take shape? Matt Lewis welcomes Danny Bate to explore how the medieval period shaped the alphabet we use today. They discuss the transformation of Egyptian hieroglyphs, the significant impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, and the eventual disappearance of medieval letters like thorn (þ) and ash (æ). This is a journey across millennia from the adaptability of letters during the fall of Rome to innovations in medieval script and chaotic English rules. MORE Medieval Writers, Extraordinary Women Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/medieval-writers-extraordinary-women/id1564113746?i=1000674461311] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2axC5tQ8weR8tfb9ZwQJbK] The Origins of English Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-origins-of-english/id1564113746?i=1000529417850] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IInOYoEv1YBN0383KSk66] Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit to watch the new Medieval Rebels series plus hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe].  You can take part in our listener survey here [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on]: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Medieval Europe's Encounter with Islam

What if the Renaissance was powered by Arabic science? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Drayson to uncover how figures like Constantine the African and Fibonacci transformed European learning and commerce by channelling Islamic knowledge into Latin Christendom. They dive into records from multicultural Spain and Sicily, where Islamic science, mathematics, and medicine helped forge the foundations of “Western” progress. MORE The Rise and Fall of Al-Andalus Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-and-fall-of-al-andalus/id1564113746?i=1000684104899] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/002twq95e9c98IlLHYWAfd] The Destruction of Charlemagne's Legacy Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/the-destruction-of-charlemagnes-legacy/id1564113746?i=1000691130017] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AIz8betOfIH4sNk4SY2T0] Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe].  You can take part in our listener survey here [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on]: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on [https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.