Medieval Podcasts

Western Civ

452 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever ha...

Way of the Fathers

138 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratings
A podcast about the Fathers of the Church—the foundational figures in Christian history. A production of CatholicCulture.org. Seasons 1-3 were hosted by Mike Aquilina. Season 4 is hosted by Dr. Ji...

Mythgard Academy

469 episodes - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, ...

Beheaded

79 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Torture. Execution. Death. Listen as two die-hard fans chat about some of history's most gruesome death sentences. From famous queens and kings to the uncommon names in history, no conviction will...

Byzantium And The Crusades

101 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings
Ever wondered what the Crusades were and why they really happened? This podcast not only tells the full history of the Crusades, it also links them with the forgotten story of the fall of Byzantium...

Bow and Blade

48 episodes - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Medieval warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston - talking about battles, sieges, and military history in the Middle Ages.

1 Scot 1 Not

70 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Friends Lucy Brydon (the Scottish one) and Karen Campbell (the Not Scottish one) chat about all things Scotland. From haunted castles and spooky stone circles to fairy lore and mythical creatures ...

History Rage

138 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
"History Rage" is a weekly podcast that invites renowned historians to passionately debunk the most pervasive myths and misconceptions about major historical events and figures. Each episode fea...

Nomads and Empires

27 episodes - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Charting the history of the Eurasian steppe, including the Scythians, the Gokturks, and the Mongols.

That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

178 episodes - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In Viking times, a ‘Thing’ was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, our ‘Thing’ is a virtual place where Viking academics and enthusiasts from ...

True Crime Medieval

101 episodes - Latest episode: 22 days ago
1000 years of people behaving badly.

Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft

75 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago
Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft brings you the most fascinating stories from the history of all things magical. Produced and hosted by an award-winning historian, episodes of Enchante...

Villains and Virgins History Podcast

37 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago
A history podcast with a focus on violence, religion, and gripping stories, created by Eva Schubert, history nerd, college instructor, and jazz aficionado.

History with Cy

29 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago
Come join me, Cy, as I uncover and explore the stories of the people and places that make up (or made up) our world. Whether through primary sources such as ancient inscriptions or interviews with ...

Willy Shakers

19 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago
A Podcast where I talk about how much I love Willy. I hope if you listen you will love Willy too. No, Please get your mind out of the gutter, I mean William Shakespeare. So put the kettle on, grab ...