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A Beginner's Guide to Medieval Saints
Episode 184
This week, Danièle (with the help of her new puppy) introduces some of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages, along with their iconography, so y…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Wife of Bath with Marion Turner
Episode 183
Unfiltered, opinionated, and joyful, the Wife of Bath stands out from Chaucer's Canterbury crowd, interjecting, interrupting, and endearing herself t…
3 years, 2 months ago
New Year's Resolutions from the Middle Ages
On January 1, 1404, a Florentine named Gregorio Dati wrote down his good intentions in his "secret ledger" to keep himself accountable. This week, Da…
3 years, 2 months ago
Best Medieval Books of 2022
Episode 181
This week, Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net joins Danièle to talk about their favourite medieval books of 2022.
Danièle has updated her website -…
3 years, 3 months ago
Two Houses, Two Kingdoms with Catherine Hanley
Episode 180
To see the tangled knots of medieval interpersonal and international relationships, we need look no further than two of the most powerful, long-lasti…
3 years, 3 months ago
Islamic Gardens in the Middle Ages with D. Fairchild Ruggles
Episode 179
The Middle Ages was a time in which people were closely tied to plants and their environment, deeply aware of their potential as a source of food, he…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Scottish Wars of Independence with Iain MacInnes
Episode 178
In the mid-1990s, a little movie called Braveheart introduced a whole new generation to Scotland's fight for freedom in the Middle Ages. This week, D…
3 years, 3 months ago
A Gift Guide for Medievalists
Episode 177
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for gifts for the history lovers in our lives, or worthy historical causes to donate to. Thi…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Queen and the Mistress with Gemma Hollman
Episode 176
It’s not that easy being queen, especially when one of your ladies-in-waiting catches the eye of your husband. This week, Danièle speaks with Gemma H…
3 years, 4 months ago
Cathedrals with Howard Bloch
Episode 175
This week, Danièle speaks with R. Howard Bloch about medieval cathedrals, those magnificent “total works of art” where people have gathered, worship…
3 years, 4 months ago