Episode 58
The Burgundians
Battles, murders, and forgotten treasures - the Burgundians lived life like an episode of Game of Thrones. Once one of the most powerful kingdoms in Western Europe, they are now known as a vanished empire. This week Matt is joined by historian and auth...
Gone Medieval · History Hit
December 4, 202142m 4s
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Show Notes
<p>Battles, murders, and forgotten treasures - the Burgundians lived life like an episode of Game of Thrones. Once one of the most powerful kingdoms in Western Europe, they are now known as a vanished empire. This week Matt is joined by historian and author Bart van Loos to discuss who exactly were the Burgundians, their contribution to history and culture, and together they examine how a kingdom once the epicentre of trade and art, could fall through the gaps of our knowledge. </p><br><p>If you’re enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating Medieval content, then subscribe to our Medieval Monday newsletter <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/3e1be098-519f-4779-be15-df03c8e50e43/historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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