
American Medieval is a podcast about the history of the Middle Ages, but with an American twist. Each week, host Prof. Matthew Gabriele is joined by expert guests to explore not medieval history, but how and why the Middle Ages have such a hold on our collective imagination. After all, if America has never been modern, it’s because we’ve always been slightly medieval.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsHistoryBooks | |||

Matt and Hannah talk opera and how it uses the Middle Ages, because there is A LOT of medievalism in opera - far beyond the stereotypes we have in our head about Wagner. There’s something in the water that helps us think not just about the medieval w... more
This episode we talk about Roger Bacon, maybe not perfect for Instagram but not far off. There’s some medieval science (and using data to understand the medieval world), some alchemy, and some antichrist. Peter Thiel even gets a mention, but only bri... more
Michael and Matt talk about wars between England and France. There were a lot of them, or maybe there was just one. Plus we talk about humility in doing the work of history and how telling stories is really good for making people understand things.
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Although our guest doesn’t still skateboard (much), he does have a great new book on the history of a gesture - to turn away from grief/ shame. What does it mean to bear witness in the medieval and modern worlds?
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Benjamin A. Saltzman is assoc... more
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i found the show on youtube when there was only one or two episodes, and i've been listening ever since! i've recommend this podcast to everyone i know.
I listen every week! I learn something, and the conversations often feel like a balm to my soul - both because they help me understand how the past is being used in what's happening in the world now and because the host and guests are funny, honest, and expressive - not what you think of when you think 'historian.' Their excitement in exploring ideas is infectious and delightful!
Terrific variety of interviewees. Every episode has included another set of ideas that has helped to reshape my thinking about both Medieval times and our current days.
This is great! I loved the drinking with historians series during the pandemic and this is a wonderful follow up. Great guests, and I learn something every time I listen.
I make the show. I like it!
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The show consistently centers medieval history through an interdisciplinary lens, exploring how past worlds continue to shape modern culture, politics, and media. Episodes span topics like interiority and grief in the Middle Ages, Native North American histories, race and representation in medievalism, medieval games and comics, and critical historiography of famous epics and films. A notable strength is bringing scholarly rigor to accessible conversations, while also embracing pop culture and contemporary issues, making the past feel immediate and relevant for a broad audience.
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Recent guests on American Medieval include:
1. Benjamin Saltzman
2. Kathleen DuVal
3. Patrick Wyman
4. Reed O'Mara
5. Loren Cantrell
6. Matthew X. Vernon
7. Blair Apgar
8. Jason Herbert
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