Born in 1340 as the younger brother of the Black Prince, John of Gaunt's life is captivating. John was a brave leader, first setting foot on the battlefield at the age of 10. Later, as one of the richest men in the country, he would uphold chivalric values, support early religious reform and champion a renaissance of art and literature in England. Matt is joined in this episode by Helen Carr, a historian, TV producer and author of the biography of John of Gaunt 'The Red Prince'. Helen takes us through the incredible life of this diplomat, brother and son.

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Episode ID: 1000526075446

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Release Date: 19/06/2021, 03:00:00

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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond.

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Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2021-06-07

Loved it but a big BUT

The latest podcast on medieval started out with a laboured view that it ‘seems to be a thing that dads tell boys’ about spiral staircases being about designed to deter right handed fighters. Come on expert. Why did you have to labour the male point? Girls are interested in castles too. And fighting. Felt like I was listening to an expert from the 50s. How about parents and children?

2021-06-05

Loved it

The episode about myth busting Medieval Buildings was especially so enlightening!

2021-05-24

Good Stuff

Nicely done, well paced, accessible. Well worth a listen.

2021-05-21

Awesome stuff

Absolutely love this. So interesting and engaging. I wish we had history teachers like this at school. Keep em coming!

2021-05-20

Another win from the History Hit team

The podcast is just superb. Absolutely loving every second of it. With the combination of Gone Medieval / Not just the Tudors / Dan Snow’s History Hit we are truly living in an age of high quality historical and archaeological podcasting.

2021-05-18

Bring it on!

Yes!!! There's more! Love this!

2021-05-18

Another banger from the HH team

Keep em coming! Loved Not Just the Tudors so far so am very excited by this as well.

2021-05-18

Love Matt’s style!

Can’t wait to hear more! Love history so this is going to be a great series for me!