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Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer
Episode 294
Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Saint Thomas Becket with Michael Staunton
Episode 293
It's one of the most notorious political assassinations in history: the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The story of two frien…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer
Episode 292
One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication.…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Prester John with Chris Taylor
Episode 291
A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Car…
10 months ago
El Cid with Nora Berend
Episode 290
In the centuries since his death, the famous El Cid has been the star of plays, romances, feature films, and even propaganda campaigns. But how does …
10 months, 1 week ago
Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson
Episode 289
To get a fuller picture of medieval queenship, it's time to head to the heart of Scandinavia to learn about the lives of the lesser-known medieval wo…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud
Episode 288
When we look back to medieval Europe, there are a handful legendary figures who stand out above the rest. Richard the Lionheart. Charlemagne. El Cid.…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin
Episode 287
Though he’s remembered as the man who united the two royal houses of England, Henry Tudor was more than just the red rose of Lancaster: he was also t…
11 months, 1 week ago
Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero
Episode 286
When we think about the joys of modernity, perhaps one of the images that comes to mind is hospitals. But, believe it or not, hospitals were also a f…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Medieval Writings of Jean Bodel with Lynn Ramey
Episode 285
When it comes to influential writers of the Middle Ages, there are big names that are probably familiar to a lot of us. But who was it who influenced…
11 months, 3 weeks ago