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Memory Medieval Podcast

Michael
Medieval History
Richard the Lionheart
Byzantine Empire
Albigensian Crusade
First Crusade
Wars Of the Roses
Simon Of Montfort
History
Saladin
Catharism
Bohemond Of Antioch
Medieval Feasting
Third Crusade
Feudalism
Raymond VI
Fourth Crusade
Siege Of Antioch
Urban II
Crusader Motivations
Pop Historians

The Just Feudal Things podcast is a conversational podcast with historians and subject matter experts. memorymedieval.substack.com

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Richard the Lionheart Part 5 of 6.

In this episode John D Hosler joins me to discuss a military look at the Third Crusade as well as his books The Siege of Acre and Third Crusade: New Interpretations. Look for the capstone episode coming up with Ale... more

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Dr. Paul Webster makes a return to the show from Episode 4 (where we discussed King John) to take a look at the terrible death and life of Saint Thomas Becket. After this episode we will get back into our series on Richard the Lionheart, two more epi... more

Wylfcen joins me to give us an education on the life, death, and lore of the Old Enligsh language. Funnily enough, I did not know that Tolkien was a professor of Old English! I’m always doing so much on the Normans.. it’s only fair to do something sp... more

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John D. Hosler
Professor of military history; author of Jerusalem Falls, Seven Centuries of War and Peace, The Siege of Acre and The Third Crusade, New Interpretations
Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Episode: A Military Historian's look at the Third Crusade w/ John D Hosler -- Ep32
Paul Webster
Senior lecturer in Medieval History at Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Episode: The grisly death (and life) of Saint Thomas Becket w/ Dr. Paul Webster -- Ep31
James Naus
Dr. James Naus, associate professor and chair of the history department at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; Crusades historian and author.
Oakland University
Episode: Richard the Lionheart part 4 w/ James Naus -- Ep29
J Stephen Roberts
Creator of Real Crusades History and author of historical fiction works.
Real Crusades History
Episode: Richard the Lionheart part 2 w/ J Stephen Roberts -- Ep27
John Gillingham
Leading authority on Richard the Lionheart and former Professor of Medieval History at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: Richard the Lionheart Part 1 w/ John Gillingham -- MMP Ep26
Luke Daly
PhD student researching financial records of Canterbury Cathedral
University of East Anglia
Episode: The Insane Finances of Medieval Canterbury Cathedral w/ Luke Daly -- JFT Ep 24
Nathan Hood
A historian and PhD graduate from the University of Edinburgh, founder of the Pendragon Foundation.
Pendragon Foundation
Episode: Want to buy a castle? Pendragon Foundation does w/ Nathan Hood -- JFT Ep 23
Jack Wilson
PhD candidate at Central European University specializing in the Mongols and their interactions in Europe.
Central European University
Episode: Could the Mongols have conquered Europe? w/ Jack Wilson -- JFT Ep22
Taylor Kniphfer
Historian of late medieval Britain, PhD student specializing in the Duchy of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses.
The Musings of a Gentleman Historian
Episode: Medieval Monarchy Unraveling w/ Taylor Kniphfer - JFT Ep16

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Michael
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Richard the Lionheart part 3 w/ The Bazaar of War -- Ep28
Q: How did the siege of Acre influence Saladin's naval capabilities and overall strategy?
The fall of Acre significantly diminished Saladin's naval capability, limiting his ability to project power at sea and forcing him to rely more on land campaigns and fortress warfare to achieve strategic aims.
Richard the Lionheart part 3 w/ The Bazaar of War -- Ep28
Q: What differentiated Saladin's leadership style from Richard's?
Saladin favored cautious, operational thinking and flexible alliance-building, using terrain and timing to draw out Crusader forces; Richard was more dynamic and aggressive on the tactical battlefield but risked overexposure and supply problems.
Richard the Lionheart part 3 w/ The Bazaar of War -- Ep28
Q: Was Saladin personally fighting in the battles, or was he mainly commanding from the rear?
He did participate in battles in his early career and sometimes led charges or commanded centers, but as his career progressed he often operated more as a senior strategist and commander, guiding campaigns, while relying on trusted lieutenants for direct combat.
The grisly death (and life) of Saint Thomas Becket w/ Dr. Paul Webster -- Ep31
Q: What happened during the Toulouse siege and how did it influence their relationship?
Becket advised Henry to attack the castle and seize the king of France, but Henry chose not to, which reflected a cautious approach and foreshadowed the tensions between remaining loyal to the crown and asserting church prerogatives, ultimately straining their relationship.
The grisly death (and life) of Saint Thomas Becket w/ Dr. Paul Webster -- Ep31
Q: Why did Becket resign as Chancellor after becoming Archbishop?
Becket resigned as Chancellor because he shifted from being the king's man to the church's man, aiming to defend church interests and authority, which created a structural and symbolic conflict with Henry II's attempts to control both secular and ecclesiastical power.

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A history-focused conversation show that centers on medieval history, warfare, and governance, featuring scholarly guests and expert commentary. Ephemeral debates around the Third Crusade, Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and Becket sit alongside explorations of linguistic history, medieval economics, and castle preservation. Guests bring academic rigor and accessible storytelling, often blending source criticism with narrative history, maps, and occasionally contemporary relevance. The format appears to balance deep-dive analysis with approachable explanations, creating a forum that appeals to history enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking credible, well-sourced context. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on multiple perspectiv... more

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