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Reflections on Racism in Medieval Studies
We know for a fact that the medieval world was diverse, we know for a fact that civilizations outside of the major European nations were interesting,…
5 years, 9 months ago
Jousting in the Middle Ages with Emma Levitt
This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Emma Levitt about tournaments and the joust in the Middle Ages. Dr. Levitt tells us all about how to score a joust…
5 years, 10 months ago
Isabella of France, Queen of England
This week, Danièle tells the story of one of her favourite queens, Isabella of France, who went from being a child bride to storming England and topp…
5 years, 10 months ago
Five Myths about Medieval Peasants
This week, Danièle takes on five common myths about medieval peasants.
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5 years, 10 months ago
Castles in the Middle Ages
This week Danièle talks about castles: what they were like, what they were for, and where we get some of the everyday words we use to describe them.
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5 years, 10 months ago
Three funny tales from the 14th century
This week Danièle shares three funny tales by Franco Sacchetti, written to entertain Italians during the tough times they experienced in the fourteen…
5 years, 11 months ago
When were the Middle Ages?
This week Peter Konieczny joins Danièle to talk about some dates and events that historians have used to define the beginning and the end of the Midd…
5 years, 11 months ago
Favourite Medieval Movies
This week Peter Konieczny joins Danièle to talk about medieval movies, bringing you some classic favourites to help you escape to the medieval world.…
5 years, 11 months ago
Medieval Video Games with Alicia McKenzie
This week, it’s game on with Dr. Alicia McKenzie. Danièle and Alicia talk about the world’s love affair with medieval-themed video games, what some o…
5 years, 11 months ago
The Black Death and COVID-19 with Winston Black
This week, with headlines turning once again to stories of the plague, Danièle catches up with Winston Black to talk about The Black Death and COVID-…
6 years ago