How to Survive the 15th Century

Gone Medieval

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4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

As a summertime treat, Dr. Eleanor Janega is let out of the Gone Medieval dungeon to join Matt Lewis to delve into the complexities of the 15th century, focusing on England's tumultuous history. From the political upheavals following the deposition of Richard II to the Wars of the Roses, they explore significant figures including Henry V, Joan of Arc, and several influential queens. Their discussion highlights the evolution of political structures, the rise of Parliament, and the changing role of women in this fascinating period, shedding light on how these historical events shape our understanding of medieval England and its legacy.

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Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Joseph Knight and Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Matt Lewis.
0:02.6	And I'm Dr. Eleanor Yonaga.
0:04.2	And we're just popping up here to tell you some insider info.
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0:14.5	With the History Hit subscription, you can also watch hundreds of hours of original documentaries.
0:20.6	Such as my new series on everyone's favorite
0:22.8	conquerors, the Normans, or my recent exploration of the castles that made Britain. There's a new
0:29.9	release to enjoy every week. Sign up now by visiting historyhit.com forward slash subscribe, or find a link in the show notes for this episode.
0:45.0	Hello, I'm Matt Lewis. And I'm Dr. Eleanor Yonogah. Welcome to Gone Medieval from History Hit.
0:53.7	The podcast that delves into the greatest millennium in human history.
0:57.8	We've got the most intriguing mysteries,
1:00.4	the gobsmacking details and latest, groundbreaking research.
1:04.3	From the Vikings to the Normans?
1:06.2	From kings to popes to the Crusades.
1:09.5	We delve into the rebellions, plots and murders. To find the
1:13.5	stories big and small that tell us how we got here. And tell us who we really were.
1:24.4	It's always fun to do an episode with Eleanor so that we can chew the cud about something medieval
1:30.0	and neither of us has to be on our best behaviour for a guest either. This is the kids throwing a house
1:36.1	party while the oldies are away except that it's medieval history and I'm an oldie but anyway. So we found an excuse to do it. We're going to take a look
1:48.0	at the 15th century, mainly in England, to try and figure out what on earth was going on. What
1:54.6	impacted this tumultuous century have on England and the English and on those around them, too. Well, we're going to try and work it out.
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