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Medieval Death Trip

Medieval Death Trip
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A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts

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In this prelude appendix to our episode on saint's lives, we hear versions of the life of St. Valentine from three different medieval sources. Today's Texts: First English edition of the Nuremberg chronicle: being the Liber chronicarum of Dr. Hartman... more

As we enter the season of elves and Christmas spirits, we follow up on our fairy theme from last episode with a look at the famous 16th-century German hausgeist, Hinzelmann the Kobold -- but don't call him that to his face! Today's Texts: Keightley, ... more

For our eleventh anniversary episode, we follow the fairy path of the redcap, from recent cinema through tabletop gaming, into Victorian folklorists and Romantic balladeers, and finally hunting up their ancestry in medieval manuscripts. Today's Texts... more

This episode we continue further with Bede as he relates two more afterlife visions of a more infernal nature, and then we hear Gregory the Great answer some questions about the nature of Hell. Today's Texts: Bede. Ecclesiastical History. In The Comp... more

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Patrick Lane
Host known for insightful commentary on medieval texts, blending analysis with storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 399 ratings
  • U Cora was great until

    The loud and ugly interjection of a pop culture sound effect Totally unnecessary and ruined the presentation I’ve stopped listening as this type of thing has happened in a few other episodes before Kills the ears and focus Why?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Saunaseura
    United States2 months ago
  • U Cora was great until

    The loud and ugly interjection of a pop culture sound effect Totally unnecessary and ruined the presentation I’ve stopped listening as this type of thing has happened in a few other episodes before Kills the ears and focus Why?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Saunaseura
    United States3 months ago
  • Delightfully presented English translations of mediæval texts.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    TheNunnceler
    4 months ago
  • perfect for the medievalists

    I love middle ages more than the present era, and this content, the combination of the fascinating primary sources, the academic discourse, and the pinch of the macabre, only confirms my love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adriana dvorska
    United States7 months ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Truly excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johm taylor
    United States8 months ago

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What is Medieval Death Trip about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are treated to an engaging journey through the whimsical, profound, and occasionally bizarre world of medieval texts. The content features a blend of folklore, literary analysis, historical background, and theological insights, often highlighting unique narratives about saints, sinners, and the supernatural. The host analyzes ancient manuscripts, delving into their cultural impact and relevance today—connecting these medieval stories to contemporary issues and interpretations in a way that is both informative and enjoyable.

This podcast stands out for its commitment to bringing obscure medieval texts to life, making them accessible and captivating even to those without prior knowledge of the subject. The thoughtful commentary, com... more

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