History Ranked

History Ranked

5 Episodes

Historians rank topics in history!

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History Ranked
  • History Ranked: Medieval Helmets

    Episode 1

    Historian and host of the Gone Medieval podcast Matt Lewis ranks the most famous helmets from the medieval period. From the Great Helm to Sutton Hoo, Matt scores each helmet on protection, comfort, and visibility. Disagree with him? Let us know in the comment section below.

  • History Ranked: Women's Fashion from the Middle Ages

    Episode 2

    Medieval historian Eleanor Janega gives her take on women's fashion from the Middle Ages. From the extravagant houppelande to the humble chemise, Eleanor scores each item on style, comfort, and practicality.

  • Medieval Historian Ranks Men's Fashion From The Middle Ages

    Episode 3

    Historian and host of the Gone Medieval podcast Eleanor Janega ranks the most stylish menswear from the medieval period. From the superb codpiece to the humble hood, Eleanor scores each item on style, comfort, and practicality. Disagree with her? Let us know in the comment section below.

  • History Ranked: Medieval Weapons

    Episode 4

    Historian Matt Lewis ranks weapons from the medieval period.

  • Battleships of the Second World War

    Episode 5

    Today in a special collaboration with World of Warships our favourite naval historian Dan Snow ranks his favourite battleships of WW2.

    From the gigantic Yamato, to the humble yet deadly HMS Warspite. Dan scores each battleship on spec, historical impact and arguable the most important - it's aw...