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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.
The Medieval Podcast
The Medieval Podcast
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Cleaning Up Renaissance Italy with Jane Stevens Crawshaw
27 JUN 2024 · Medieval citizens took steps to actively avoid living in filth. But how did they accomplish it? What were some of the ground rules? And how did this change when your city was also surrounded by water? This week, Danièle speaks with Jane Stevens Crawshaw about environmental policies in fourteenth and fifteenth-century Genoa and Venice. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
Bede and the Theory of Everything with Michelle Brown
20 JUN 2024 · Medieval writers were enthusiastic about sharing everything they knew about the world and how they made sense of it. One writer who was both a superstar in his day and hugely influential in our understanding of the past is the Venerable Bede. This week, Danièle speaks with Michelle Brown about Bede’s life, his contribution to a medieval understanding of everything, and how he shaped the way we think about the early Middle Ages. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
A Year in Early Medieval England with Eleanor Parker
13 JUN 2024 · How did the people of the past think about the calendar year? And what were some of the events they looked forward to? This week, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Parker about some of the big feasts and festivals of early medieval England, how they were celebrated, and the exact date the universe was created. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
The Capetians with Justine Firnhaber-Baker
6 JUN 2024 · As far as ruling houses go, France's Capetian dynasty easily gives the Plantagenets a run for their money in power, prestige, and scandal. This week, Danièle speaks with Justine Firnhaber-Baker about the fierce and fascinating Capetian dynasty, how they made medieval France, and how they changed the world. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
Medieval Corruption and Protection with Jonathan Lyon
30 MAY 2024 · Sometimes the very people we trust to help us keep law and order are wolves in sheep’s clothing. This week, Danièle speaks with Jonathan Lyon about a powerful medieval position which could easily lend itself to violence and corruption: church advocate. To learn more about Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the 14th Century, go to https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change -
Rewriting the First Crusade with Thomas Smith
23 MAY 2024 · Medieval historians are faced with the daunting task of having to piece together around a thousand years of history without all that many written sources to speak of. But what happens if it turns out that some of the most important sources we’ve been using have been - let’s say - touched up a little? This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas Smith about letters from the First Crusade, which ones are either partially or completely invented, and what this discovery means to our understanding of the Crusades. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
A Catch-Up (And a Big Reveal) with Dan Jones
16 MAY 2024 · Bestseller and broadcaster Dan Jones has been busy with a whole bunch of new projects since he was last on The Medieval Podcast. This week, Danièle catches up with Dan about his latest documentaries, novels, and hit podcast - and together they share some exciting news for medieval fans. To listen to Danièle and Dan introduce The Iron King, go to https://listen.sonymusic-podcasts.link/i_QB7rbc -
Medieval Arthurian Literature with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards
2 MAY 2024 · For over a thousand years, people have been captivated by the tales of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. And each generation and culture has shaped the story of Arthur to meet their own aesthetic and political needs. This week, Danièle speaks with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards about the changing face of Arthur, the way his legend spread across the medieval world, and the ways in which storytellers adopted - and adapted - his myth. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
Medieval Coins with Rory Naismith
25 APR 2024 · Because they’re so familiar, coins can sometimes seem to be a part of the natural order. But in the Early Middle Ages, just about everything to do with coins was in flux, from where they were sourced, to who was using them. This week, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists -
Medieval Fish with Richard Hoffmann
18 APR 2024 · Part of both faith and fashion, fish was an important ingredient in the medieval diet. And because of this, medieval fishing was much more sophisticated than just a rod, a line, and a worm. This week, Danièle speaks with Richard Hoffmann about what people were eating, how they caught it, and how fish farming evolved over time. You can support this Podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists
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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