Podcast Episodes

MAP87: The Mongol Storm

Season 1 Episode 87

Professor and author Nicolas Morton joins the podcast to discuss his book, The Mongol Storm.

The Mongol Empire rose to power in the early 1200s, founded by Genghis Khan. At it’s peak the Empire stretc…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

MAP86: Alice Kyteler: The Witch of Kilkenny

Season 1 Episode 86

It’s Halloween again, the air turns colder, the nights grow darker and spirits roam in the shadows. On this year’s Halloween episode we are traveling to the Emerald Isle. In 1324 Kilkenny, Ireland wi…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

MAP85: Mudlarks: Searching for London's Lost Treasures

Season 1 Episode 85

Mudlarks

A mudlark is defined as someone who digs or searches in in river or harbor mud for items of value. The term was widely used in 18th and 19th century London. Mudlarks would search the shores…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

MAP 84: The Medieval Knight with Christopher Gravett

Season 1 Episode 84

When people think of the Middle Ages one of the first images that pops into their head is a knight in shining armor. Knights are synonymous with the Middle Ages. Slaying dragons, saving damsels in di…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

MAP #83: Halloween Special – Ghost Stories From Haunted Castles

Season 1 Episode 83

The witching season is upon us once again. Past Halloweens we’ve covered a Medieval Serial Killer, Medieval Zombies and more. All the Halloween episodes are available on the Halloween Podcast page.

T…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

MAP082: Viking Warriors and Explorers

Season 1 Episode 82

The Viking Age​

VIKINGS! The scourge of the early middle ages. Vikings raided England, Ireland and Europe with a ferocity never seen before. On this episode we’re going to look at a few Vikings that…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

MAP81: John II The Good: King of France 1350-1364

Season 1 Episode 81

John II: King of France 1350-1364

King John II of France, called The Good. John ruled during a tumultuous time, the Plague was in full force killing large parts of France’s population, the Hundred Ye…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

MAP80: Sword for Hire: Mercenaries in the Middle Ages

Season 1 Episode 80

Fight For Profit

Soldiers in the Middle Ages fought for King and Country. But what did they do when the wars ended? Not all soldiers retired back to a life of farming or trade. Some men wanted to con…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

Medieval Archives Podcast Update

Season 1 Episode 302

We hit a milestone this month for the Medieval Archives Podcast. Ten years of podcasting!

Unfortunately the podcast hit an unexpected and lengthy hiatus. But we are coming back this summer!

Along w…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

MAP#79: Richard the Lionheart and author W.B. Bartlett

Season 1 Episode 79

In today's lesson we are joined by author Wayne Bartlett to discuss Richard the Lionheart! Wayne's new book Richard the Lionheart: The Crusader King of England is available through Amberley Publishin…

Published on 7 years, 5 months ago