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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: @GoingMedieval

What did people in the Middle Ages truly believe about magic and the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or even danger, today? @MattLewisAuthor delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers:

When Franciscan friar Diego de Landa arrived in Yucatán, his fascination with Maya culture soon twisted into fanaticism. Today @sixteenthCgirl and Dr. Amy Fuller explore one of history’s most chilling acts of cultural destruction:

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 @jessicawarnberg look into the fascinating medieval origins of the Conclave: @GoingMedieval

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 @sixteenthCgirl finds out more from Professor Jerry Brotton:

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, @MattLewisAuthor finds out more from Prof. David Carpenter:

Sir Francis Drake has long been hailed as a national hero - but was there a darker reality of violence and exploitation? @sixteenthCgirl and Dr. Richard Blakemore look at Drake’s voyages and uncover some forgotten brutal truths: @historywomble

The Mongols unified a vast territory leading to a unique era of stability and innovation known as the Pax Mongolica, which even included a postal system and paper money. Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out more from Dr. Jeremiah Jenne: @goingmedieval

What was life like for man's best friend in the court of Henry VIII? In today's Not Just the Tudors podcast, @sixteenthCgirl is led by the pawprints of history by @mikeloades through the fascinating, fur-filled world of Tudor dogs:

The Battle of Crécy in 1346 saw an outnumbered English army under King Edward III win an unexpected and decisive victory that reshaped the Hundred Years’ War — and the future of Europe. Find out how they did it in today's episode of Gone Medieval:

Unique cave art in the Caribbean sheds new light on the impact of European colonisers on the indigenous inhabitants. Today @sixteenthCgirl and @samsonalice3 explore stories of unexpected alliances and the blending of religious traditions:

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): @GoingMedieval

Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most trusted confidant. But when Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, not even Wolsey could convince the Pope to agree. @sixteenthCgirl finds out more about Wolsey from Prof. Glenn Richardson:

What are the origins of one of the most iconic symbols of suffering and triumph in the Easter story? Today we explore Christ's crown of thorns and the way that faith, art, and politics intertwined to shape its story:

How did Hernán Cortés overthrow the powerful Aztec kingdom in just three months? Today @sixteenthCgirl finds out more from Professor Camilla Townsend about Cortés, the resilience of Aztec culture and the impact of European colonisation:

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: @GoingMedieval