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The Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan wrote down his remarkable first-hand observations of Vikings in the Volga. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to explore his riveting account of ritual, belief and cultural intersection: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j6JfH0 Dr Eleanor Janega


How did HernƔn CortƩs overthrow the powerful Aztec kingdom in just three months? Today Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Professor Camilla Townsend about CortƩs, the resilience of Aztec culture and the impact of European colonisation: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j86Kp0



Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most trusted confidant.Ā But when Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, not even Wolsey could convince the Pope to agree. Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more about Wolsey from Prof. Glenn Richardson: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hZmBW0


In today's episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes back Amy Jeffs to delve into the fascinating stories of springtime saints, particularly England's favourite St. George (and that dragon): eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN3m0 Dr Eleanor Janega


Unique cave art in the Caribbean sheds new light on the impact of European colonisers on the indigenous inhabitants. Today Suzannah Lipscomb and Alice Samson š explore stories of unexpected alliances and the blending of religious traditions: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgR3p0



What was life like for man's best friend in the court of Henry VIII? In today's Not Just the Tudors podcast, Suzannah Lipscomb is led by the pawprints of history by mike loades through the fascinating, fur-filled world of Tudor dogs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jkDgC0



Sir Francis Drake has long been hailed as a national hero - but was there a darker reality of violence and exploitation? Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Richard Blakemore look at Drakeās voyages and uncover some forgotten brutal truths: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJW490 Richard Blakemore


What is the true story behind Magna Carta? How in 1225 did 17-year-old King Henry III reissue this document that impacted the course of history? In today's episode, Matthew Lewis finds out more from Prof. David Carpenter: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM4Wq0


Elizabethan England's relations with the Muslim world were far more extensive, and often more amicable, than we might think, finding their way into scores of plays including Othello. Today Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Professor Jerry Brotton: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM2Yc0


The election of the Pope has always been a blend of the sacred, the political, and the downright theatrical. In today's Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega and Jessica WƤrnberg look into the fascinating medieval origins of the Conclave: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMhv30 Dr Eleanor Janega


When Franciscan friar Diego de Landa arrived in YucatĆ”n, his fascination with Maya culture soon twisted into fanaticism. Today Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Amy Fuller explore one of historyās most chilling acts of cultural destruction: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMgww0


What did people in the Middle Ages truly believe about magic and the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or even danger, today? Matthew Lewis delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTcSC0


Was Ivar the Boneless really a son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok? How did he get his not very fearsome name? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Prof. Clare Downham try to uncover the truth behind one of the most fearsome figures in Norse history: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTkMF0 Dr Eleanor Janega


Behind the settings of Assassin's Creed, thereās a wealth of real-life historical information. š On History Hitš„ and Ubisoftās Echoes of History, Matthew Lewis uncovers how the past is brought to life in this award-winning game. apple.co/EchoesOfHistory




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