From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
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Medieval Murder is an educational podcast bringing historical murders from the medieval and early modern period to life.
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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
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Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. [email protected] X (Twitter): @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, Taighde Éireann (formerly SFI/IRC). Views expressed are speakers' ...
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Interview with scholars of the Medieval World about their new books
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A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts
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Everything you always wanted to know about the Middle Ages, but were unable to ask.
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1000 years of people behaving badly.
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Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
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Sarah Ifft Decker, a medieval historian, explores how movies, tv, and books depict the medieval world. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do they tell us about how modern people think about the medieval past?
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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages. The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
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Step into a world of knights, castles, and epic adventures and immerse yourself in exciting stories, filled with chivalry, honor, and timeless wisdom. From the enchanting realms of Camelot to the treacherous battles of the Crusades, we explore literary masterpieces that transport you to a bygone era. Whether you're a history buff or simply love a good story this is your gateway to all things medieval literature. Grab a cup of mead, cozy up in your favorite spot and let's journey through the ...
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A narrative history podcast following the journeys of medieval travellers and their roles in larger historical events. Telling great stories, showing the interconnected nature of the medieval world, and meeting Mongols, Ottomans, Franciscans, merchants, ambassadors, and adventurers along the way.
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Lecture by Carl Trueman, professor of Church History.
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Olá pessoal, sejam bem vindos ao Medievalesco. Seu meio de entretenimento nerd, onde abordaremos conteúdos exclusivamente do universo geek( teorias, comentários e debates sobre séries, filmes e livros). Eu sou o Daniel, principe e herdeiro do "Medievalesco", quem vocês iram seguir?... "Podcasts todas as semanas" Muito Obrigado por ouvir. Abraços
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The Middle Ages—a time often dismissed, yet it is the crucible where the foundations of our modern world were forged. This era, full of brutal power struggles, explosive change, and unexpected alliances, laid the borders, cultures, and traditions we live by today. Through relentless research and gripping storytelling, this podcast resurrects the forgotten world of our medieval ancestors, unraveling the tangled web of European, African, Islamic, and Asian forces that shaped our destiny. The m ...
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Medieval ovens
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Medieval Pod is a podcast focused on conversations with medievalists, scholars, and enthusiasts about themes related to medieval culture that can be seen in our modern life. This podcast and its accompanying website are a resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the medieval period, from some of the most exciting new voices in medieval studies and related fields.
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Hablamos de los escritos que representaron las vivencias de la época del medioevo. Cover art photo provided by Felix Mittermeier on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@felixmittermeier
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A exciting narrative retelling of the history of the Middle Ages. Help us continue making medieval history accessible by supporting us on patreon: www.patreon.com/medievalpodcast
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This is my podcast!
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This is Everyday Artifacts: Medieval Edition, where narratives finely describe many quality medieval artifacts in detail.
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Talking about the future of medieval studies with current graduate students and early career researchers. Lucie Laumonier interviews about all aspects of the Middle Ages.
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Global project Cover art photo provided by Math on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@builtbymath
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Welcome to The Medieval World Podcast, where we explore fun and interesting pieces of medieval history. Each Friday, I publish a new episode. In addition to episodes, check out my lectures below. If there’s an episode or series you would like to see, let me know via email at [email protected]. Also, you can follow me on twitter at: https://twitter.com/wjb_mattingly . I am also starting to create videos of my lectures at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxmN86fC3uYC9JW-hKV4Z1w.
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How bread in the middle ages was eaten and used
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This is medieval weapons, I talk about crossbows for 6 minutes
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Podcast en galego de Carlos Barros (USC) sobre a historia medieval de Galicia con especial énfase sobre a sociedade, a mentalidade e a identidade nacional.
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This is a podcast about medieval beer!
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Tula will be talking about the medieval weapon a spear and the benefits and different topics
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Peter Pormann discusses the development of Islamic medical theory and practice in the medieval period.
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Welcome to Stacy and the Medieval Times podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Join your hosts as they discuss the highs and lows of medieval living history and re-enactment. Through their personal experiences, and with a help from expert guests and friends, they walk you through lessons learned in the hobby and set you on the right path to success.
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Tristán e Iseo, una leyenda medieval (Podcast) - www.poderato.com/imagenesdepapel
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Radionovela sobre la leyenda de Tristán e Iseo
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Welcome back to Good Medieval Morning! Today we will be featuring special guests Benvolio and Agnes and our co-anchors Ella McCray and Grace Spencer dive into solving the mystery of who caused the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
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Shield Podcast project for school.
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Facts you would want to know about the MEDIEVAL KNIGHT
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Open the doors to medieval history! Discussions on history of the medieval period of the world, specifically Europe and Scandinavia. Hosted by Wendy Jordan, MPhil (Master's) in archeology from Cambridge University (UK) and BA in history from the University of Oklahoma. Produced by RDG Communications. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randy-gibson8/support
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Curso de Historia de la filosofía en el grado de Historia y Geografía de la Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED, España), por Quintín Racionero (1948-2012). Los vídeos están disponibles en: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clm30iH0HrI&list=PLDaXsgoDYf7ZvZALgoI9j0o2CAfXoIiEZ
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Inheriting the ’Modern Medieval’ name and tradition, this new podcast is a space for postgraduate researchers (MA, PhD, ECR) to share their interests, areas of study, and thoughts in general on all things medieval. Generously supported by the NWMSN and funded by AHRC. Hosted by Meaghan Allen (University of Manchester) and Anna Probert (University of Liverpool).
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En pausa el programa de critica social, para dar paso a temas de la epoca medieval y hacer promoción al evento de la Expo medieval Monterrey. Programa para todas las edades. Programa de critica social y política, donde tomamos calidad moral para insultar a todos aquellos que son una lacra para la sociedad, un estorbo para la humanidad y sobre todo que merecen morir lentamente XD Recomendado para mayores de edad y gente de mente abierta.
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110. St. Mikhail of Chernihiv is Assassinated by the Golden Horde, Batu Khan's Camp, Kyivan Rus, 1246
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34:52Mikhail of Chernihiv, the Grand Prince of Kyiv and Prince of Chernihiv, went to several neighboring states to ask for help fighting the Golden Horde -- he had the idea that there would be strength in alliance -- but nobody would help, on account of they were too busy fighting each other, and also the Mongols had not actually gotten to their houses …
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What really happened when the last pagans of medieval Europe were 'converted' to Christianity? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Francis Young unravel the fascinating story of Lithuania's dramatic conversion to Christianity in 1387. From the political intrigue, the Teutonic Knights' relentless crusades to the cultural clash that led to the end of…
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The Royal Irish Academy Library with Barbara McCormack
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49:09In this episode, we chat about the incredible academic and public resource that is the Library in the Royal Irish Academy. Academy Librarian Barbara McCormack tells us all about the collection of medieval manuscripts including some of Ireland's oldest manuscripts the Cathach of Columba and the Stowe Missal. Please visit the library yourself or chec…
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In the centuries since his death, the famous El Cid has been the star of plays, romances, feature films, and even propaganda campaigns. But how does history compare to the hype? This week, Danièle speaks with Nora Berend about the real Rodrigo Díaz, the astonishing way his legend grew and changed over time, and how El Cid is still being used as a p…
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Anna Wainwright, "Widow City: Gender, Emotion, and Community in the Italian Renaissance" (U Delaware Press, 2025)
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55:11Widow City: Gender, Emotion, and Community in Renaissance Italy (University of Delaware Press, 2025) investigates the ever-evolving role of the widow in medieval and early modern Italian literature, from canonical authors such as Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio, to the numerous widowed writers who rose to prominence in the sixteenth century—includin…
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158: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt1
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46:40SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Southern Italy and Sicily, 1085 - 1095 EPISODE 158: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt1 Roger Borsa may have inherited dad’s domains, but Bohemond wasn’t going to sit idly by and be left with nothing. The Balkans should’ve been his, so if they would one day be under his control he would h…
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The Last Wife of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr
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30:22Today we will be talking about the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII, Katherine Parr. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out our merch av…
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Medieval Murders | A Slice of Medieval #66
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58:18Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Murders with Annie WhiteheadMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundעל ידי Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Its finally here folks- the last regular episode of Media-eval! Join Sarah one last time as she tells us why Princess Bride manages to be one of the most accurate movies ever on the show as it goes out on a really happy note.One last thing from me as I just want to say that it has been a pleasure guesting and listening to this podcast over the last…
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The Voyage of the Uí Corra (Part 1)
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35:47In this episode, we embark on another Irish adventure with the first part (of two) of "The Voyage of the Uí Corra," in which we don't actually set sail until final paragraph.Today's Texts"The Voyage of the Hui Corra." Translated by Whitley Stokes. Revue Celtique, vol. 14, 1893, pp. 22-69. Internet Archive.References"Book of Fermoy." Royal Irish Aca…
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MTP071 - The Saga Of Erik the Red
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1:26:43The Saga of Erik the Red by Unknown; Translated by Arthur Middleton Reeves (1856 - 1891) The Saga of Erik the Red is one of the two important 13th century accounts of the Norse explorations of Greenland and North America, along with The Saga of the Greenlanders. Containing fantastic anecdotes about ghostly visitations, wise women-seers, and one-leg…
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Osman of Timisoara 1: Prisoner of the Infidels
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40:06A departure from our usual historical period for the 17th-century story of Osman Agha of Timisoara, an Ottoman soldier taken prisoner in the years after the Battle of Vienna. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on BlueSky @a-devon.bsky.social, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some thing…
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Was Robin Hood a symbol of justice? A challenge to authority? Or simply a folk hero offering a fantasy of freedom? Whether or not he truly existed, Robin Hood is one of the most enduring figures from medieval England—so beloved that by the 15th century, churchmen complained their congregations liked stories of the outlaw more than sermons. But how …
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Ivar the Boneless is renowned as a fearsome Norse leader who invaded England and Ireland. But beyond the myth-making, who was Ivar really? Was he a son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok? How did he get his not very fearsome name? What was his role in the infamous Great Heathen Army and the Viking invasion of England? Dr. Eleanor Janega returns to th…
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What did medieval minds truly believe about the cosmos, demons, and the hidden forces of the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or danger, today? Matt Lewis delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers, author of The Magic Books. They discover how magic shaped decisions in royal courts, cre…
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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson
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48:30To get a fuller picture of medieval queenship, it's time to head to the heart of Scandinavia to learn about the lives of the lesser-known medieval women who found themselves - intentionally or unintentionally - ruling a kingdom. This week, Danièle speaks with Caroline Wilhelmsson about the royal women of Sweden, how they became queens, and how they…
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Choosing a new Pope has always been a blend of the sacred, the political, and the downright theatrical. In the middle ages, the papal election was a high-stakes game, with powerful families and entire cities invested in the outcome and willing to pull strings to get their man into the job. Dr. Eleanor Janega takes a look at the medieval origins of …
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Today we are discussing the life and death of Saint Edmund the Martyr, the first saint to be venerated in England. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out our merch available on our websit…
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157: Catholic Corridors to the East
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38:50SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont EPISODE 157: Catholic Corridors to the East Venice and Hungary don’t seem to have much in common, but they would pave the way for crusaders to make the long, treacherous journey to the Holy Land, whether by land or by sea. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying…
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Castles in Medieval Ireland with Dr Victoria McAlister
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54:21Dr Victoria McAlister from Towson University, Maryland, on everything you ever wanted to know about castles! Featuring all the big hits, Maynooth Castle, Bunratty, Blarney, Trim, the Rock of Dunamase, Clonard castle, Ferrycarrig, Carrickfergus, Irish castles, Anglo-Norman castles, Tower houses, colonialism, we cover it all. Dr McAlister busts some …
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What's the true story behind the Magna Carta, and how did a 17-year-old King Henry III shape a document that impacted the course of history? Matt Lewis is joined by Professor David Carpenter to explore the origins of the Magna Carta, finding out how it laid the foundations for a new way of living for all subjects, from the protections offered to 'm…
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Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud
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54:28When we look back to medieval Europe, there are a handful legendary figures who stand out above the rest. Richard the Lionheart. Charlemagne. El Cid. And Frederick Barbarossa. A powerful emperor, focused crusader, and stubborn supporter in the middle of a papal schism, Barbarossa certainly made waves in the twelfth century, and left a lasting impre…
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Judith Vitale, "The Historical Writing of the Mongol Invasions in Japan" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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1:03:29Although Japan was never conquered by the Mongol empire, the 1274 and 1281 Mongol invasions were commemorated, remembered, and imagined in Japanese historical writings. How did history books, genealogies, gazetteers, local histories, and artworks represent the Mongol invasions? What role did the idea of the invasions play in the creation of cultura…
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Episode 92: Emergency Popecast
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1:16:47Synopsis Pope Francis, beloved of medievalists, died on April 21, 2025, so we’re here with all you might care to know about the forthcoming conclave (now a film starring Ralph Finnes), the history of conclaves, and why medievalists loved Francis so much, anyway. Notes 1/ Benedict went to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, I think. It’s in the neighborhood.…
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109.King Duncan Gets Killed, Pitgaveny, Scotland 14 August 1040
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33:18King Duncan did indeed get killed, in 1040, and Macbeth was around, and maybe even was near him at the time, but Duncan wasn't old, he wasn't asleep in bed, and there was no crime, because Macbeth's forces slaughtered Duncan's forces in battle, and Duncan was one of the slaughtered. In this episode, Anne explains all of the history that can be expl…
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108. April Fool's Episode: Pope Joan, Rome 855-857
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33:11For all of the middle ages, almost everybody believed that earlier in church history, there had been a pope who was, instead of being male, a woman, who met, alas, a Bad End. She wasn't there, as some people suspected then, and as we know now, but the story is so damn good it's hard to let go of. Whichever version of the story you're dealing with. …
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MTP070 - The Dragon and the Raven, fin
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1:25:58The Dragon and the Raven, fin by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Across…
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Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Jeremiah Jenne to explore the incredible impact of the Mongol Empire on medieval history. From Marco Polo's travels, to the Mongol postal system and groundbreaking innovations such as paper money under the Pax Mongolica. The Mongols unified a vast territory, allowing for unprecedented cultural exchange and techno…
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Catherine Howard: The Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII
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27:19Today we will be talking about the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Now when we last left the Tudor world, Henry had annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves and in a way she got away scott free from a man who had a history of taking out his insecurities and his furies on his wives - thus the rhyme to remember his wives, Divorced, Be…
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The Battle of Crécy in 1346 saw an outnumbered English army under King Edward III win an unexpected and decisive victory that reshaped the Hundred Years’ War — and the future of Europe. But what if everything we thought we knew about the Battle of Crécy was wrong? Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Michael Livingston to peel back centuries of myth t…
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MTP069 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 4
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1:24:48The Dragon and the Raven, Part 4 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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Asa Simon Mittman, "Cartographies of Exclusion: Anti-Semitic Mapping in Medieval England" (Penn State UP, 2024)
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1:06:22From the battles over Jerusalem to the emergence of the “Holy Land,” from legally mandated ghettos to the Edict of Expulsion, geography has long been a component of Christian-Jewish relations. Attending to world maps drawn by medieval Christian mapmakers, Cartographies of Exclusion: Anti-Semitic Mapping in Medieval England (Penn State University Pr…
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Medieval Policing | A Slice of Medieval #65
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50:15Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Policing with Tom Andrews.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundעל ידי Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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MTP068 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 3
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1:36:48The Dragon and the Raven, Part 3 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes back Amy Jeffs, author of Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans, and Magic, to revel in the fascinating stories of spring saints, including England's patron saint St. George. Along the way they encounter that famous tale with the dragon, speaking corpses beneath St. Paul's Cathedral and Brendan the Voyager's epic adv…
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PHIL003: Socrates: Ideas Worth Dying For
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1:07:16PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western Thought EPISODE 003: Socrates: Ideas Worth Dying For After taking a look at the world of Socrates on the last episode — the Athenian Golden Age, Pericles, the Plague of Athens, the Peloponnesian War — we dive into Socrates’ philosophy! Using a handful of Plato’s Dialogues — Euthyphro, Meno, Gorgias, Theae…
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This episode is being released on Easter Sunday and Sarah thought what better way to celebrate this most holy of days than discussing whether or not Jesus got it w...on with Mary Magdalene. Ollie returns to discuss the 2006 movie The Davinci Code featuring one of the worst haircuts in history and more mansplaining than you can shake a stick at! Joi…
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Episode 91: The Field Where I Grow My Ducks
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1:14:30Summary Em and Jesse are back with more medieval meme review. Join us as we discuss martyrdom, marginalia, The Seventh Seal, and the Bayeux Tapestry. Notes 1/ martyrdom of Isaiah: Martyrdom sword through throat: 2/ St. Sebastian. Artists love him! Just to be clear, “It’s difficult to assert that there were any gay men before Walt Whitman” is a joke…
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Faith Tibble, "Crown of Thorns: Humble Gods and Humiliated Kings" (T&T Clark, 2025)
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41:51Jesus' Crown of Thorns has become one of the most ubiquitous features of Christian religious art, but was the original crown anything like the crown of popular medieval art and piety? The image conjured by art history is that of a bloodied, beaten Jesus, wearing a cruelly fashioned, woven crown made of sharp thorns. But this image is deeply mislead…
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What if one of the most iconic symbols of suffering and triumph in Christian history isn't what you think it is? Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. Faith Tibble to uncover the history and significance of the Crown of Thorns, exploring its Medieval - not ancient - origins, how this symbol evolved from a relic to a powerful icon of suffering and triumph and…
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MTP067 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 2
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1:33:00The Dragon and the Raven, Part 2 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin
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1:03:07Though he’s remembered as the man who united the two royal houses of England, Henry Tudor was more than just the red rose of Lancaster: he was also the red dragon of Wales. This week, Danièle speaks with Nathen Amin about Henry Tudor's Welsh ancestry, how generations of royals and rebels shaped him, and how he managed to claim the English throne de…
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MTP066 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 1
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1:21:04The Dragon and the Raven, Part 1 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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Ibn Fadlan: An Arab Among Vikings
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55:00**This podcast contains descriptions of sexual violence, enslavement and human sacrifice** "I have never seen more perfect physical specimens, tall as date palms, blond and ruddy. Each man were tattooed with dark-green figures from fingernails to neck." These are the first observations of Vikings from the Arab traveler and diplomat Ibn Fadlan. Dr. …
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Dicuil and Irish scholars at the Carolingian Court with Dr Christian Schweizer
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52:25This week we are delighted to talk to the always enlightening Dr Christian Schweizer about his Research Ireland funded research on Dicuil, an Irish scholar who was prominent in the Carolingian Court in Aachen in the early 9th century. Dicuil wrote many fascinating texts covering a variety of disciplines including geography, astronomy and computisti…
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Edward of Woodstock, famously known as the Black Prince, was held up as the epitomy of Medieval Chivalry. Matt Lewis is joined by the Black Prince's biographer, Michael Jones to discuss King Edward III's eldest son; how he took command of the English vanguard at the Battle of Crécy at just 16 years old, captured the French King at Poitiers, his pot…
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Bin Yang, "Discovered But Forgotten: The Maldives in Chinese History, C. 1100-1620" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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41:30Chinese travelers first made their way to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean in the 14th century, looking for goods like coconuts, cowries, and ambergris. That started centuries of travel to the islands, including one trip by famed sailor Zheng He. Then, quickly, the Maldives—and the broader Indian Ocean—vanished as Ming China turned inward. Bin Yang…
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