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Wacky theories from the Middle Ages
Tight hose caused the Black Death, licking a bear into existence, and the Ordeal of Water. In this episode, Danièle tells us about some of the strang…
4 years, 6 months ago
Alice Chaucer with Michèle Schindler
Much ink has been spilled on Geoffrey Chaucer, but there’s another Chaucer that should be showing up on our radar, as well. This week, Danièle speaks…
4 years, 6 months ago
The Medieval University
It’s back to school time. This week, Danièle tells us about life in the medieval university. What did students learn, what was expected of them, and …
4 years, 6 months ago
The Women in Medieval Armored Combat
A new documentary follows the lives of women who fight in an extreme and full-contact sport, Medieval Armored Combat. This week, Danièle talks with f…
4 years, 7 months ago
Medieval Storytime: Sir Orfeo
It’s medieval storytime! This week, a story from the ancient world is translated into the Middle Ages in the tale of Sir Orfeo.
This podcast is made p…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Green Knight and Sir Gawain
The Green Knight has just been released in the cinemas. Danièle is joined by Peter Konieczny to talk about the film and how it compares to the 14th-c…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Beginnings of England with Marc Morris
The roots of some important English traditions and political institutions began in one of those historical pockets of huge change but scarce written …
4 years, 8 months ago
What would you bring back to medieval England?
Imagine yourself going on a one-way trip to medieval England. What items would you bring back with you? In this episode of The Medieval Podcast, Dani…
4 years, 8 months ago
St. Francis, Disability, and Illness, with Donna Trembinski
One of the world’s most well-known and beloved medieval saints is, of course, St. Francis, a man who faced many tribulations in the form of physical …
4 years, 8 months ago
Medieval Contraception with Eleanor Janega
One of the things medieval and modern people definitely have in common is an interest in preventing unwanted pregnancies. This week, Danièle speaks w…
4 years, 9 months ago