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Alle Thyng Hath Tyme: Time and Medieval Life (Reaktion, 2023) recreates medieval people’s experience of time: as continuous and discontinuous, linear and cyclical, embracing Creation and Judgement, shrinking to ‘atoms’ or ‘droplets’ and extending to... more

Witchfinder General, Salem, Malleus Maleficarum. The world of witch-hunts and witch trials sounds archaic and fanciful, these terms relics of an unenlightened, brutal age. However, we often hear ‘witch-hunt’ in today’s media, and the misogyny that sh... more

In Food, Heresies, and Magical Boundaries in the Middle Ages (Amsterdam UP, 2024) by Dr. Andrea Maraschi & Dr. Francesca Tasca, readers will find stories about medieval heresies and “magic” from an unusual perspective: that of food studies. The time ... more

In The Saga of the Earls of Orkney (Birlinn, 2025), Professor Judith Jesch presents a fascinating history of the Earldom of Orkney, which was established in the Viking Age, records the adventures, feuds and battles of powerful Norsemen during its fir... more

A unique study of the only physical manuscript containing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as both a material and literary object.

In this book, Arthur Bahr takes a fresh look at the four poems and twelve illustrations of the so-called “Pearl-Manuscri... more

Waka poetry was all the rage in tenth-century, courtly Japan. Every educated person composed it, emperors and consorts sponsored it, and societal interest in it was at an all-time high. Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in... more

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and ... more

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant’s son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbur... more

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Recent Guests

Professor Judith Jesch
Recently retired Professor of Viking Studies at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: Judith Jesch, "The Saga of the Earls of Orkney" (Birlinn, 2025)
Dr. Arthur Bahr
Professor of Literature and MacVicar Faculty Fellow at MIT, author of the book "Chasing the Pearl-Manuscript"
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Arthur Bahr, "Chasing the Pearl-Manuscript: Speculation, Shapes, Delight" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Gian Piero Persiani
Professor of Japanese literature at the University of Illinois.
University of Illinois
Episode: Gian Piero Persiani, "Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in Courtly Japan" (Brill, 2025)
Anne Lawrence-Mathers
Professor of History at the University of Reading and author of The Magic Books
University of Reading
Episode: Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts" (Yale UP, 2025)
Michael Staunton
Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin and expert on Thomas Becket.
University College Dublin
Episode: Michael Staunton, "Thomas Becket and His World" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Taylor McCall
Managing editor of Speculum, the Journal of the Medieval Academy of America
Speculum
Episode: Taylor McCall, "The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe" (Reaktion Books, 2023)
Marion Turner
Author of The Wife of Bath: A Biography
Princeton University Press
Episode: Marion Turner, "The Wife of Bath: A Biography" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Max Adams
Co-author exploring the history of Northumbria and its significance
Episode: Max Adams and Colm O’Brien, "Northumbria AD 367-867: Earth Hall, Ring Gift and Heaven’s Field" (Birlinn, 2025)
Colm O'Brien
Co-author with a focus on the early medieval Northumbria
Episode: Max Adams and Colm O’Brien, "Northumbria AD 367-867: Earth Hall, Ring Gift and Heaven’s Field" (Birlinn, 2025)

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Morteza Hajizadeh
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Dr. Miranda Melcher
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Arthur Bahr, "Chasing the Pearl-Manuscript: Speculation, Shapes, Delight" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Q: What is the Pearl manuscript, and why is it significant?
Dr. Bahr explains that the Pearl manuscript is formally known as British Library MS Cotton Nero A10, containing unique alliterative poems, and plays a crucial role in the preservation of medieval literature.
Arthur Bahr, "Chasing the Pearl-Manuscript: Speculation, Shapes, Delight" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Q: Can you just briefly introduce yourself, tell us about your expertise and what attracted you to that specific area of English literature?
Dr. Bahr shares that his interest started during his undergraduate studies, focusing on works like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, captivated by their literary form and content.
Gian Piero Persiani, "Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in Courtly Japan" (Brill, 2025)
Q: What do you think drew the audience to Waka?
There was a demand for poetry among the courtiers, who enjoyed participating in poetry exchanges and considered it essential knowledge.
Gian Piero Persiani, "Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in Courtly Japan" (Brill, 2025)
Q: How do you think the birth and evolution of Waka reflect the social and cultural context of that time?
Waka was connected with power, as poems were often composed by or for figures of authority.
Gian Piero Persiani, "Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in Courtly Japan" (Brill, 2025)
Q: Can you begin by telling us what is Waka?
Waka is a short poetry form consisting of 31 syllables arranged in specific patterns.

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A rich exploration of medieval history is presented through conversations with scholars delving into their recently published research. Each episode provides a platform for in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, allowing listeners to engage with both the historical narratives and the process of academic scholarship. From discussions on medieval manuscripts and the role of magic in society to the intricacies of Islamic law in the Middle Ages, the podcast covers a diverse array of subjects that are pivotal in understanding the complexities and nuances of this significant period in history. Noteworthy is its focus on how historical interpretations can evolve and are influenced by contemporary issues, making it a captivating resource f... more

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