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The Medieval Podcast

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

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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One of the more popular clichéd images of the medieval world is an angry mob with torches and pitchforks, ready to cause wanton destruction. And while there were rebellions on occasion, the truth is much more complex. This week, Danièle speaks with S... more

When it comes to powerful and impressive dynasties of the Middle Ages, it’s hard to compete with China’s Ming Dynasty. And yet, a lot of us didn’t learn much about the Ming in school. If you’re looking to start your journey on all things Ming, this i... more

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Motherhood is different for each person who experiences it, and yet one thing is for certain: everyone has an opinion about it. This week, Danièle speaks with Kirsty Bolton about the places mothers appeared in medieval romance, from birthing rooms to... more

There’s a beautiful country that every once in a while comes to the forefront of our collective consciousness to steal our hearts. But Scotland isn’t a country that just appears out of the mist from time-to-time. It’s always been an integral part of ... more

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Recent Guests

Kirsty Bolton
Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford and author on motherhood, romance, and spaces
University of Oxford
Episode: Motherhood in Medieval Romance with Kirsty Bolton
Michael Brown
Professor of Scottish History at the University of St. Andrews
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Scotland and the Wars of the Roses with Michael Brown
Thomas A. Carlson
Professor of history at Oklahoma State University; author of The History of Mar Yahballaha and Rabban Sawma
Oklahoma State University
Episode: The Travels of Mar Yahballaha and Rabban Sawma with Thomas A. Carlson
Eleanor Janega
Doctor of Medieval Studies, author of The Middle Ages, A Graphic History and The Once and Future Sex; host of history-focused media
University of Leeds / Public historian
Episode: Replay: Live at Leeds with Eleanor Janega
Anna Wainwright
Associate Professor of Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies; author of Widow City
University of New Hampshire
Episode: Widow City with Anna Wainwright
Chassica Kirchhoff
Associate Curator of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts
Episode: A Medieval Paper Armoury with Chassica Kirchhoff
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

Host

Danièle Cybulskie
Host of The Medieval Podcast.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 892 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 Kingdom3 months 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 States4 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 States6 months ago
  • Listening to mediëval sounds

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marco achtereekte
    Netherlands7 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
    Canada7 months ago

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A few critics mention the tone can lean toward left-leaning perspectives on some topics.
The show is highly regarded for its breadth of topics and strong interviewing style.
Listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and accessible exploration of complex medieval topics.
Guests are high-caliber scholars, which elevates the conversation.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Widow City with Anna Wainwright
Q: Why did you decide to focus on Italy in the later Middle Ages for widowhood?
Because Italy's city-state fragmentation, the Italian Wars, and the explosion of print created a unique environment where widows could become public figures, writers, and political actors in ways that differed from other European contexts.
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.

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The episodes spotlight a wide range of medieval topics, from political diplomacy and dynastic marriages to material culture, religious life, and public history. Guests are often scholarly historians, archaeologists, curators, and authors who illuminate everyday life in the Middle Ages, the architectural and artistic imagination of the era, and how modern audiences access and interpret medieval sources. The conversations balance rigorous academic context with accessible storytelling, frequently tying scholarship to contemporary conversations about gender, politics, religion, and cultural heritage. A notable strength is the blend of primary-source scholarship with broader public-interest angles, enabling listeners to see how medieval studies ... more

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2. Michael Brown
3. Thomas A. Carlson
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5. Anna Wainwright
6. Chassica Kirchhoff
7. Luis Almenar Fernández
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