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Ivar the Boneless
Episode 420
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 s…
1 year, 5 months ago
Medieval Guide to Magic
Episode 419
What did medieval minds truly believe about the cosmos, demons, and the hidden forces of the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, …
1 year, 5 months ago
Conclave: Picking Popes
Episode 418
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 …
1 year, 5 months ago
Magna Carta 1225
Episode 417
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 Lewi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Genghis Khan's Pax Mongolica
Episode 416
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 trave…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Battle of Crécy
Episode 415
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 Ye…
1 year, 5 months ago
St. George & Springtime Saints
Episode 414
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 sp…
1 year, 5 months ago
Crown of Thorns
Episode 413
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 Ti…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ibn Fadlan: An Arab Among Vikings
Episode 412
**This podcast contains descriptions of sexual violence, enslavement and human sacrifice**
"I have never seen more perfect physical specimens, tall as…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Black Prince
Episode 411
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 …
1 year, 6 months ago