Welcome to Medieval Archives.
Medieval Archives is an independent, ad‑free history project exploring the Middle Ages through research‑driven storytelling, audio, and written articles.
If you’re new here, this page will help you find a good place to begin.
🎧 If You Enjoy Podcasts
The Medieval Archives podcast explores medieval history through episodes that focus on people, events, and themes from the Middle Ages
Recommended Episodes (Great places to start)
If you’re not sure where to begin, try one of these:
Hunger Games – The Great Famine of 1315
A powerful entry point into the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages and how climate, society, and desperation reshaped medieval Europe.
Link: https://medievalarchives.com/97
John the Fearless and the Bloody Fight for France
A dramatic, character‑driven episode set in 14th‑century France—ambition, civil war, and the power politics of Burgundy.
Link: https://medievalarchives.com/95
Canterbury – A Modern Day Pilgrimage
A welcoming “walkthrough” episode that connects medieval places and history to the modern world through Canterbury and its cathedral.
Link: https://medievalarchives.com/92
Viking Warriors and Explorers
A strong early medieval starting point that balances raids with exploration, and introduces key Viking figures and themes.
🎙 Prefer to browse the whole podcast library?
- Podcast Vault (full list of episodes)
- Podcast category page (recent podcast posts)
📖 If You Prefer Reading
Medieval Archives also publishes in‑depth written articles covering medieval history, archaeology, manuscripts, castles, and culture.
Articles are written to provide historical context and depth rather than quick summaries.
→ Read the Articles
🧭 Learn More About Medieval Archives
If you’d like to understand how Medieval Archives works, its ad‑free approach, and the thinking behind the project, you can learn more on the About page.
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