The Medieval Podcast

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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.

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Going to Church in Medieval England with Nicholas Orme

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08/04/22 • 51 min

During the Middle Ages, the church was at the very heart of European society, but how did ordinary people interact with it in their daily lives? This week, Danièle speaks with Nicholas Orme about the churchgoing experience of everyday medieval people, how it changed over time, and what it was like to attend a medieval mass.
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The Templars in Britain with Steve Tibble

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08/24/23 • 56 min

Myths and conspiracies aside, the real medieval Templars were indeed a formidable fighting force, as well as being financially savvy diplomats at many of the major courts of the time. This week, Danièle speaks with Steve Tibble about the Templars' role in Britain and Ireland, their activities on and off the battlefield, and some of the major political events they were involved with.
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Medieval Horses with Anastasija Ropa and Timothy Dawson

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07/13/22 • 38 min

This week, Danièle speaks with Anastasija Ropa and Timothy Dawson about one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages: the horse. From a knight's trusty steed to the lowliest packhorse, these creatures were an integral part of medieval life and legend.
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Buddhist Poet-Monks in Medieval China with Thomas J. Mazanec

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03/06/25 • 44 min

Last week was all about Christian monks, but naturally, there were a whole lot of monks in different traditions across the medieval world. And some of them were even poets. This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas J. Mazanec about the Buddhist poet-monks of medieval China, why they chose to write poetry, and why their art was so controversial.
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

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07/10/20 • 35 min

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 Konieczny to talk about this famous work of warriors, generals and rulers.

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Kzoo by Zoom: The 2021 International Congress on Medieval Studies

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05/18/21 • 20 min

This year's version of the International Congress on Medieval Studies was held online. This week, Danièle is joined by Peter Konieczny to discuss their highlights from the conference. You can learn more about the congress at https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress To learn more about our Patreon, please go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

The Feast of Fools, with Max Harris

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12/31/20 • 41 min

January 1st is the Feast of Fools, notoriously a time of drunkenness and debauchery in the medieval church. But was it really? This week, Dr. Max Harris debunks the myths behind the madness of one of history’s most misunderstood celebrations. To learn more about Danièle Cybulskie’s Medieval Masterclass for Creators, please go to https://medievalmasterclass.thinkific.com/courses/medieval-masterclass-for-creators

The Hundred Years' War with David Green

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01/16/19 • 36 min

The Hundred Years' War would see England and France fighting for much the 14th and 15th centuries. It was one of the most important conflicts of the Middle Ages. Danièle speaks with Dr. David Green of Harlaxton College, the author of The Hundred Years War: A People’s History. They talk about the causes of the war, and how the conflict impacted peasants, the Church, soldiers and women. You can follow David on Twitter @David1356

New Book Recommendations

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03/31/22 • 24 min

This week, Danièle recommends some newly-released books on the Middle Ages, covering essay collections, a standout new sourcebook, some primary sources, and a biography of one of her favourite medieval writers.

Medieval Coconuts with Kathleen Kennedy

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01/02/19 • 30 min

Could you really find coconuts in medieval England? Danièle talks with Kathleen E. Kennedy, Associate Professor of English at Penn State-Brandywine, about medieval trade, Monty Python, goblets and more. You can follow Kathleen on Twitter @TheMedievalDrK

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How many episodes does The Medieval Podcast have?

The Medieval Podcast currently has 289 episodes available.

What topics does The Medieval Podcast cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Medieval Podcast?

The episode title 'The Templars in Britain with Steve Tibble' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Medieval Podcast?

The average episode length on The Medieval Podcast is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Medieval Podcast released?

Episodes of The Medieval Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Medieval Podcast?

The first episode of The Medieval Podcast was released on Dec 31, 2018.

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