Part one explores the beginnings and reasons behind the rise of the rebels, why did these so-called peasants revolt? And what is a medieval peasant? We investigate the explosive days leading up to the violent attack on London on the 13th June 1381. Matt meets top medieval historians, such as his co-host of “Gone Medieval”, Eleanor Janega, and Richard II biographer, Helen Castor. Along with members of the 1381 Project team, Adrian Bell and Helen Lacey, and medieval weapons expert Lee Warden.