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Medieval Sex Workers
Episode 390
How did medieval cities manage and regulate sex work? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Jamie Page to discuss the lives of sex workers, the operati…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Al-Andalus
Episode 389
Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Brian A. Catlos to explore the nearly eight centuries of Al Andalus, Islamic Spain. From a daring invasion in 711 l…
1 year, 8 months ago
Teutonic Knights
Episode 388
Who built the imposing castles of Poland and Lithuania?
Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by archeologist Aleksander Pluskowski to discuss the riveting his…
1 year, 8 months ago
Gone Medieval Goes Wassailing
Episode 387
Matt Lewis, joined by Dr. Eleanor Janega, explores the Halstow Wassail—a modern iteration of an ancient tradition rooted deep in medieval folklore. T…
1 year, 9 months ago
Myths of Magna Carta
Episode 386
Did you know that Magna Carta wasn't originally intended as a beacon of civil liberties? Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Steven Franklin of Royal Hol…
1 year, 9 months ago
King John: Worst Medieval Monarch?
Episode 385
Nothing good is ever said about King John, a strong contender for the title of Worst Medieval King of England. Was the King who signed Magna Carta - …
1 year, 9 months ago
The Real Lady Macbeth with Val McDermid
Episode 384
Lady Macbeth is best known to us as Shakespeare’s scheming, sleepwalking villain. But, as with most of his so-called history plays, Shakespeare’s ver…
1 year, 9 months ago
Edward the Confessor & New Year Saints
Episode 383
Ever wondered why the medieval world was so captivated by saints?
Matt Lewis welcomes in the new year with Amy Jeffs, author of 'Saints, A New Legenda…
1 year, 9 months ago
Midwinter Medieval Traditions
Episode 382
Ever wondered how Christmas was celebrated in Medieval times? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis explore the fascinating world of Medieval festive tra…
1 year, 9 months ago
What happened to the Princes in the Tower?
Episode 381
Did Richard III really murder the Princes in the Tower?
Join Matt Lewis to dive into the enigmatic tale of the Princes in the Tower, joined by expert …
1 year, 9 months ago