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Saint Colette with Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski
Episode 194
Not every saint gets a contemporary biography, let alone two, but fifteenth-century French saint Colette is among them. This week, Danièle speaks wit…
2 years, 11 months ago
Balthazar with Bryan Keene
Episode 193
During the Middle Ages, one figure began to consistently symbolize the renowned wealth and wisdom of African kingdoms in European art: Balthazar. Thi…
2 years, 11 months ago
Medieval Storytime: Dogs
Episode 192
They've been our helpers, protectors, and best friends for thousands of years, but what did people in the Middle Ages think about our canine companio…
2 years, 11 months ago
Medieval Women's Letters
Episode 191
This week, Danièle shares letters written by some of the most iconic women of the Middle Ages, including Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and C…
3 years ago
The Once and Future Sex with Eleanor Janega
Episode 190
This week, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Janega about medieval womanhood, the ideal feminine body in the Middle Ages, and how past perceptions of women…
3 years ago
An ExtraMedieval Crossover
Episode 189
This week, Danièle previews her new podcast ExtraMedieval in a crossover episode covering The Feast of the Swan, medieval guide dogs, and how modern …
3 years ago
Women in the Crusades with Helen Nicholson
Episode 188
From supplying food and medical treatment, to lending emotional and financial support, to occasionally engaging in combat, women were to be found in …
3 years, 1 month ago
The Decline of Serfdom with Mark Bailey
Episode 187
We know that many people were unfree serfs in the Middle Ages, but what does serfdom actually mean? This week, Danièle speaks with Mark Bailey about …
3 years, 1 month ago
Women's Work in Catalonia with Sarah Ifft Decker
Episode 186
We know that women in the Middle Ages worked and contributed in vital ways to their families and communities, but where do we find the evidence? And …
3 years, 1 month ago
The Medieval Swan with Natalie Goodison
Episode 187
In the Middle Ages, swans could be found everywhere from ponds, lakes, and moats, to shields, tombs, and stories. This week, Danièle speaks with Nata…
3 years, 1 month ago