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The Medieval Podcast

Danièle Cybulskie
Christianity
Crusades
Middle Ages
Medieval Literature
Byzantine Empire
Henry III
Renaissance
Medieval History
Wars Of the Roses
Medieval Art
Eleanor Of Aquitaine
Medieval Manuscripts
Henry V
First Crusade
Iberia
Anatomy
Richard the Lionheart
Vikings
Dominican Order
Queenship

A friendly podcast on all things medieval. Join host Danièle Cybulskie each week as she interviews the world's experts on topics ranging from pigs, to Persian poetry, to the Plantagenets.

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To picture the Middle Ages is to picture knights in shining armour. Custom-made, fashionable, and often beautiful, medieval armour was more than just practical: it was art. And in the late Middle Ages, a collection of talented artists captured the fu... more

So often, we see the homes – and lives – of peasants represented as drab and empty. But the reality is bright, busy, fashionable, and colourful. This week, Danièle speaks with Luis Almenar Fernández about how peasants stored and cooked their food, ho... more

You can tell a lot about people by their spending habits. What do they buy for themselves? And what do they buy for other people? This week, Danièle speaks with Abigail S. Armstrong about royal financial records, what they can tell us about Margaret ... more

It’s the local watering hole. The place where business is done, and moments are celebrated. And it’s the place where you can literally see a man about a horse. It’s the medieval pub. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Dobek about the public houses ... more

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Recent Guests

Luis Almenar Fernández
Assistant Professor at the University of Valencia; author on material culture and peasant life
University of Valencia
Episode: The Peasant Kitchen with Luis Almenar Fernández
Abigail S. Armstrong
Independent researcher focused on royal and aristocratic accounting in England
Author, Approaching Records of the Household and Wardrobe
Episode: Royal Receipts with Abigail S. Armstrong
Peter Dobek
Author on Polish pubs, diplomacy, and violence
Author of The Public House in Central Europe, Inns, Taverns, and Ale Houses in Cracow during the Jagiellonian Dynasty
Episode: Medieval Pubs with Peter Dobek
Francis Young
Historian and author focusing on Baltic and European paganism
Author and scholar
Episode: Europe's Last Pagan Peoples with Francis Young
Rowan Dorin
Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Medieval Mass Expulsions with Rowan Dorin
Brigid Ehrmantraut
Associate lecturer in Latin and in the history of the British Isles at the University of St. Andrews; author of Celtic Magic, A Practitioner's Guide
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Celtic Magic with Brigid Ehrmantraut
Gordon Barthos
Independent scholar, author of The Life of St. Brendan and His Prayer
Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies (publisher/affiliation cited in episode)
Episode: The Life and Voyages of St. Brendan with Gordon Barthos
Joanne Findon
Professor Emerita at Trent University
Trent University
Episode: Mary Magdalene on Stage with Joanne Findon
Michele Seah
Historian in the history department at the University of Newcastle, Australia; author on money, land and queenship
University of Newcastle, Australia
Episode: Financing Queenship with Michele Seah

Host

Danièle Cybulskie
Host of The Medieval Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 886 ratings
  • Brilliant pod

    What a load of jealous idiots with issues in the comments who hate anything non-British. Just listen yourself. Fantastic pod.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Angry Mike Vanes
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • What I Learned episode

    This was the right thing at the right time for me. Thank you so much for having the courage to put this out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manifold2
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Medieval Pod

    Great pod on the art of war in Byzantium! You always have such a great rapport with your guests, Daniele. That’s another book I’ll have to look into!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States5 months ago
  • Listening to mediëval sounds

    This episode Threw me ahainst the wall! What a difference! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marco achtereekte
    Netherlands5 months ago
  • Love this Podcast!

    The title pretty much says it all. It's a great podcast and I look forward to it every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninjazombee
    Canada5 months ago

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Some listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and approachable style; a few critiques note a strong bias toward progressive viewpoints.
Thoughtful, accessible history that makes medieval studies feel relevant.
Engaging guests and strong rapport with scholars.
Consistently great show with lucid interviews and scholarly depth.
The host has a knack for pulling out clear insights from experts.

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#218
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#242
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Medieval Pubs with Peter Dobek
Q: What time and place are we talking about for your book?
We're examining Krakow, within the Jagiellonian dynasty's era (1385–1572), focusing on Cracow as part of a three-city conurbation and how pubs functioned across this urban landscape.
Royal Receipts with Abigail S. Armstrong
Q: What does the ring account tell us about politics and patronage?
It shows a dramatic flow of gifts to elites and household staff, plus strategic transfers to family members like Beatrice; the rings act as portable tokens of affiliation that could also be melted down for new regalia, reflecting the dynamic between display, diplomacy, and resource management.
Royal Receipts with Abigail S. Armstrong
Q: Why did you focus on the 13th century and these particular households and wardrobe accounts?
Because the period marks a rise in meticulous record-keeping that reveals how the king's personal finances were managed separately from the exchequer, and how gifts like rings helped solidify alliances and loyalty along a very mobile, court-centered lifestyle.
Europe's Last Pagan Peoples with Francis Young
Q: Can you explain creolization and how it affected the way Christianity was practiced among these communities?
Creolization describes how Christian rites were blended with existing belief systems, leading to hybrid practices where even sacral sites and rituals bore both Christian and pre-Christian elements, making it difficult to classify practices strictly as pagan or Christian.
Europe's Last Pagan Peoples with Francis Young
Q: What were the practical challenges for missionaries converting Baltic and Finnic peoples in the Middle Ages?
Key challenges included language barriers, geographical remoteness, lack of established church infrastructure, and political contexts where elites did not buy into Christianity, allowing pagan practices to persist or be adapted in new creole forms.

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The show mixes rigorous scholarly context with accessible storytelling, inviting historians, authors, and musicians to unpack medieval topics—from saints, queens, and dynastic politics to performances, manuscripts, and soundscapes. Conversations are anchored by a personable host who teases out practical takeaways for listeners, making scholarly work feel relevant to today's readers, students, and lifelong learners. A notable strength is the balance between deep dives into primary sources and broad explorations of culture, art, and everyday life in the Middle Ages, often featuring guest experts who are active researchers or practitioners in their fields.

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2. Abigail S. Armstrong
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