Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
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Founding Son: Episode 6 - The Last of Earth
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
05/11/23 • 33 min
John Quincy Adams finally defeats the Gag rule, but his feud with Andrew Jackson lasts until the bitter end. And Congressman Abraham Lincoln witnesses from the House floor the dramatic final hours of Adams' life.
Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans.
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What Are The Middle Ages?
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
03/28/23 • 23 min
Dr. Christopher Bellitto begins our journey through the Middle Ages by laying out the timeline and geography for Medieval civilization. Plus, he explains what “The Dark Ages” really means.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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Revolts, Religious Chaos, and A New World
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
05/02/23 • 27 min
As the end of The Middle Ages nears, peasants revolt after being blamed for the Black Death, and the Catholic Church endures a wave of turmoil. But Chris points out moments of hope as the world opens up for exploration.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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Black Death
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
05/02/23 • 26 min
The Black Death was a medical catastrophe, with the majority of deaths occurring in children under 16. It took 300 years for the population to recover. But the plague also impacted social, economic, political, and religious aspects of life. Chris explains how the Black Death struck an already weakened society and the extreme measures some took to try to end it.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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The Crusades
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
04/25/23 • 27 min
Jerusalem is a critical pilgrimage site and scholarly center, especially during the Middle Ages. Chris explains why it’s holy land for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and he chronicles the several crusades during these years.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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Knights And Legends
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
04/25/23 • 26 min
Chris dives into some of the most popular topics from this era, including the rules of engagement for knights, the castle-building economy, chivalry, and the legend of King Arthur.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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Spiritual Awakening
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
04/18/23 • 26 min
In the 12th century, there was an intellectual revolution that included a pursuit of questions, an evangelical awakening, and the church decrying the dangers of heresy. Chris explains this pivotal time of the Renaissance and what led to the Spanish Inquisition.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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Medieval Nation-Building
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
04/18/23 • 26 min
Chris gives a status update on France, England, Germany, and Spain during this critical Medieval period. He talks about why the King of France is above the law and how the Magna Carta relates to modern-day due process.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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Emperors vs. Popes
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
04/11/23 • 26 min
Chris explores the period of Gregorian popes, or papal monarchs. This is when several popes took on emperors in the battle to be the ultimate authority in Europe.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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City Life
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
04/11/23 • 26 min
Working and living in a Medieval city was a lot different than the countryside. There were merchants, guilds, and trade that relied on money, not bartering. Chris gives us a sense of city life, and even explains how loans and traveler’s checks existed all those years ago.
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World have?
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World?
The episode title 'Founding Son: Episode 6 - The Last of Earth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World?
The average episode length on Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World released?
Episodes of Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World?
The first episode of Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World was released on Mar 21, 2023.
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