The Medieval Archives Podcast explores the history, people, stories, and mysteries of the Middle Ages. Join historian and host Gary, the Archivist, as we dig into the real medieval world, from kings, knights, popes, battles, and political intrigue to ordinary life, strange beliefs, and forgotten stories. Each episode takes a closer look at the people and events that shaped the medieval world, separating history from legend without taking all the fun out of it. Whether you’re a longtime medieval history enthusiast or just curious about the Middle Ages, there’s always something waiting in the Archives.
Latest episodes
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25 min
The Ghosts of Byland Abbey: Medieval Ghost Stories from Yorkshire
The Ghosts of Byland AbbeyExecutive Porducer:Michelle OleanderAssociate Executive Producer:Mari HopegoodAround the beginning of the fifteenth century, someone at Byland Abbey in Yo…
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43 min
Medieval Mythbusting: Mud, Misery and Other Medieval Myths
Medieval Mythbusting: Mud, Misery and Other Medieval MythsExecutive Producers: Michelle OleanderAssociate Executive Producers:Mari HopegoodMedieval Archives is listener-supported a…
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29 min
MAP97: Hunger Games: The Great Famine of 1315
🌾Hunger Games: The Great Famine of 1315🌾Executive Producers wanted:⭐YOUR NAME HERE; Thank you to all the listeners!💰Become a Producer! DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo Y…
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22 min
BONUS: Trick or Terror: The Halloween Candy Scare of the 1980s
🎃Trick or Terror: The Halloween Candy Scare of the 1980s🍬⭐This is a Bonus episode from Dragon Moon Media. We have launched another 'Archives' podcast, this one focusing on the late…
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44 min
MAP96: Tales of Medieval Revenge by Edgar Allan Poe
🎃Tales of Medieval Revenge by Edgar Allan Poe🎃Executive Producer:⭐Lilac Square Antiques & Books💰Become a Producer! DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate w…
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30 min
MAP95: John the Fearless and the Bloody Fight for France
🇫🇷 John the Fearless and the Bloody Fight for France 🇫🇷Executive Producer:⭐Two Anonymous Producers (Thank you! you know who you are)💰Become a Producer! DONATE to the show via PayPa…
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39 min
MAP94: Papal Conclave: Medieval Origins of the Modern Election
🇻🇦The Papal Conclave🇻🇦💰Become a Producer! DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with StripePope Francis died on 21 Apr 2025 starting a process established…
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1 h 07
MAP93: Robin Hood: Prince of Movies
Executive Producer:⭐Helle Hagenau 🏹 Robin Hood 🏹 in the MoviesThe story of Robin Hood is over 600 years old. An Outlaw from English folklore and a hero to the people, Robin Hood ha…
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39 min
MAP92: Canterbury: A Modern Day Pilgrimage
Executive Producer:⭐Helle HagenauA day trip to Canterbury is a a popular choice for tourists visiting England and London and for good reason, it's a great city!During our European…
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25 min
MAP91: Codex Gigas: The Devil's Bible
It's time for our 🎃Halloween🎃 episode! This year we are looking at...The Devil's BibleCodex Gigas "Giant book" lives up to it’s name measuring over 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, 9 inch…
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22 min
MAP90: The Black Hour: Solar Eclipse and the Medieval Mind
Have you ever seen an eclipse? I’ve seen numerous lunar eclipses and I’ve seen a few partial solar eclipse, but never a total solar eclipse. On 08 April 2024, Mexico, the United St…
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38 min
MAP89: British Myths & Legends with Amy Jeffs
Medievalist and Art Historian Dr. Amy Jeffs joins the show to discuss her books Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain and Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain In Amy’s first boo…
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49 min
MAP88: The Crusader States with Nic Morton
Professor and author Nicolas Morton joins the podcast to discuss his book, The Crusader States and their Neighbours. The Crusader States were founded during the First Crusade. The…
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1 h 10
Medieval Tales Podcast: The Black Arrow Part 1 of 9
We are embarking on a new podcasting adventure! Medieval Tales Podcast will be released every Tuesday and Thursday and feature medieval themed classic novels.The first book in the…
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1 min
FEED DROP: Medieval Tales Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Medieval Tales podcast, well, to the trailer at least. Do you love reading classic novels set in the Middle Ages. Stories of brave Knights and epic battles, royal in…
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44 min
MAP87: The Mongol Storm
Professor and author Nicolas Morton joins the podcast to discuss his book, The Mongol Storm.The Mongol Empire rose to power in the early 1200s, founded by Genghis Khan. At it’s pea…
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30 min
MAP86: Alice Kyteler: The Witch of Kilkenny
It’s Halloween again, the air turns colder, the nights grow darker and spirits roam in the shadows. On this year’s Halloween episode we are traveling to the Emerald Isle. In 1324 K…
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45 min
MAP85: Mudlarks: Searching for London's Lost Treasures
Mudlarks A mudlark is defined as someone who digs or searches in in river or harbor mud for items of value. The term was widely used in 18th and 19th century London. Mudlarks would…
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1 h 13
MAP 84: The Medieval Knight with Christopher Gravett
When people think of the Middle Ages one of the first images that pops into their head is a knight in shining armor. Knights are synonymous with the Middle Ages. Slaying dragons, s…
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41 min
MAP #83: Halloween Special – Ghost Stories From Haunted Castles
The witching season is upon us once again. Past Halloweens we’ve covered a Medieval Serial Killer, Medieval Zombies and more. All the Halloween episodes are available on the Hallow…