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Margery Kempe
This week, Danièle explores the life of Margery Kempe: a 15th-century mystic said to be the first female autobiographer in English, and one of mediev…
5 years, 7 months ago
Medieval Monks: A Beginner's Guide
Can you tell your Benedictines from your Franciscans and Dominicans? This week, Danièle gives a brief overview of the the backstory of some of the ma…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Murder of Charles the Good
Looking for a medieval chronicle that is a page-turning read? The 12th century account known as The Murder of Charles the Good is an action-packed ta…
5 years, 7 months ago
Rose versus Violet
What’s better - a Rose or a Violet? That is the question written about by Jean Froissart in the 14th century. This debate between plants - each with …
5 years, 7 months ago
The Ghost Knight
This week, it’s medieval story time, with a tale that crosses over between fabliau and courtly love: The Ghost Knight. Danièle shares the story of ho…
5 years, 8 months ago
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Written in 14th century China, Romance of the Three Kingdoms can best be described as a historical novel. This week, Danièle is joined by Peter Konie…
5 years, 8 months ago
King Henry VI with Lauren Johnson
Although people love to read and learn about The Wars of the Roses, there’s one historical figure who is rarely found in the limelight: Henry VI. Thi…
5 years, 8 months ago
Byzantium with Anthony Kaldellis
This week, Danièle speaks with the host of the Byzantium and Friends podcast, Dr. Anthony Kaldellis, about Byzantium, its place in history and in aca…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Year 1000
This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Valerie Hansen to get a global perspective on the Middle Ages at the turn of the millennium, including how culture…
5 years, 9 months ago
Medieval Graffiti with Matthew Champion
This week’s episode is about one of the places where art and memory, serious messages and playful doodles intersect: graffiti. Danièle interviews Mat…
5 years, 9 months ago