Grand Dukes of the West: A History of Valois Burgundy
Josh ZuckerThe story of Valois Burgundy is one of the most exciting of the Late Middle Ages. The four Valois Dukes of Burgundy used political intrigue, calculated splendor, economic power, and good old-fashioned violence to forge a state out of the many Duchies and Counties between France and the Holy Roman Empire. During Burgundy's height its Dukes were seen by many as the equals of Kings and Emperors and t... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Tournaments were more than an excuse for knights to whack each other with sticks, they were elaborate court events filled with splendor, ritual, and the careful exercise of violence. Perhaps nobody in Burgundy exemplified the Tournament as much as Ja... more
Susan Abernethy, who you might also know as the Freelance History Writer, has recently put out her second book, The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe, which dives into the biographies of over 40 women whose lives intersected with Burgundy i... more
The Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles is a collection of 100 Stories told at the Burgundian Court compiled around 1450. In this episode some of my fellow History Podcasters will relate 10 of these stories (see timestamps below). An English Translation of the ... more
Philip the Good was known to suffer from the 'weakness of the flesh.' The Duke of Burgundy had dozens of mistresses and bastards throughout his life, so while we're exploring the Burgundian Court, why not take a moment to explore Philip's illegitimat... more
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- A historical podcast of unquestionable quality
I consider myself to have a good general knowledge of European history, but this podcast allowed me, in the most engaging and entertaining way, to discover a much-overlooked aspect of late medieval history (The Burgundian State) that has impacted modern history to this day (Hundred Years' War, Habsburg rise, birth of Switzerland, Eighty Years' War, Wars of Louis XIV, etc.) and which could easily have resulted in another great country between France and Germany.
I highly recommend it; the resea... more
Apple Podcasts5AleksDst
Canada3 months ago Not bad at all for an often overlooked bit of history
Podcast Addict5a year agovrkunza- Excellent Other Than the Pronunciations!
Excellent podcast; very thorough, well-researched, professional and well-sourced. My only request is to please check some pronunciations of place names!
Apple Podcasts5Red Claire
United Kingdom2 years ago - Obsessed
Very well researched and a perfect companion to someone beginning their masters!
Apple Podcasts5@Fakename
United States2 years ago - Good balance of narrative and historical detail
Does a good job of balancing historical facts and context with moving through the narrative at a reasonable pace. Some history podcasts descend into a list of names, places and dates - but without historical context or a strong narrative. Others provide an overall narrative that seems to gloss over the uncertainties of the sources and moves too fast to be credible. This podcast takes on the difficult challenge of providing both a history of the region of Valois Burgundy and enough context on the... more
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This historical series centers on the late medieval Burgundian state and its towering, sometimes ostentatious, court. Across recent episodes the focus weaves together political power plays, grand cultural patronage, military conflicts, and the social rituals of a dynastic empire in flux. Listeners can expect deep dives into topics like medieval tournaments, the Ghent Revolt, royal bastards and mistresses at court, and legendary Burgundian narratives from Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, all framed to illuminate how regional polities fused into a Burgundian powerhouse. A standout trait is the meticulous, narrative-driven approach to complex histories, with dense sourcing and a preference for context that helps connect medieval politics to broader E... more
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