When you say ‘going medieval’ on someone, it brings up quite nasty connotations.
But is this brutal suggestion a fair depiction of medieval times and their thoughts on torture and punishment? What are some of the more gruesome methods they employed? And why did Henry I give authorisation for his own granddaughter-in-law to be blinded?
Joining Kate today is Matt Lewis, co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval, to find out more.
This episode was edited by Sophie Gee. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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