Could you get rich in the middle ages by selling fake relics? Were pilgrimages really places of piety and devotion?

Well today hosts, Tom and Charlie discuss all that and more. They ask each other one questions each about life on the otherside of these 'holy journeys' and unpack what actually went on behind the scenes, and you the listener can decide who would've fared better using the poll below.

Tom is a professional archaeologist, with experience working in Academic research. Tom has worked in British and North African Archaeology, working across both the commercial and academic field.

Charlie is a producer of historical documentaries, having specialised in studying the medieval period, with a particular focus on the Vikings.

How dangerous was the Golden age of Piracy? Would you be able to survive as a Pirate? Could you stop a mutiny?

Well today hosts, Tom and Charlie discuss all that and more. They ask each other two questions each about life as Pirates (and aboard HMS Bounty), and you the listener can decide who would fare better using the poll below.

Tom is a professional archaeologist, with experience working in Academic research. Tom has worked in British and North African Archaeology, working across both the commercial and academic field.

Charlie is a producer of historical documentaries, having specialised in studying the medieval period, with a particular focus on the Vikings.

Have you ever thought how you'd survive if you were dropped in the Viking Age with all your modern knowledge of history?

Well today hosts, Tom and Charlie discuss just that. They ask each other two questions each about life in the world of the Vikings and try and navigate the difficult challenges, from the the first raid at Lindisfarne in 793 to becoming a cheiftain.

Tom is a professional archaeologist, with experience working in Academic research. Tom has worked in British and North African Archaeology, working across both the commercial and academic field.

Charlie is a producer of historical documentaries, having specialised in studying the medieval period, with a particular focus on the Vikings.

Have you ever thought how you'd survive if you were dropped in the Roman empire with all your modern knowledge of history?

Well today hosts, Tom and Charlie discuss just that. They ask each other two questions each about life in Rome and try and navigate the difficult challenges, from the eruption of Vesuvius to the sack of Rome.

Tom is a professional archaeologist, with experience working in Academic research. Tom has worked in British and North African Archaeology, working across both the commercial and academic field.

Charlie is a producer of historical documentaries, having specialised in studying the medieval period, with a particular focus on the Vikings.