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The Medieval Podcast

Danièle Cybulskie
Christianity
Crusades
Middle Ages
Medieval Literature
Byzantine Empire
Renaissance
Henry III
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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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

A couple of weeks ago, we looked at the practices of ancient and medieval Celts, and how those practices were transformed and integrated into Christianity over time. Today, we’re shifting the lens eastward to investigate some of the last Europeans to... more

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The medieval period is well known for several large-scale and horrific persecutions, especially ones based on religious grounds. One of these is a succession of expulsions of the Jews from one kingdom after another. Persecutions like these don’t just... more

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Recent Guests

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
Nigel Bryant
Translators of medieval French texts; translator of Guillaume de Daule, Le roman de la violette, Le roman de la poire, La panthère d'amour
University of Oxford (Professor/Scholar in Musicology)
Episode: Medieval Musical Romances with Nigel Bryant and Matthew P. Thomson
Matthew P. Thomson
Assistant Professor in Early Music at University College Dublin; co-editor of a medieval songbook
University College Dublin
Episode: Medieval Musical Romances with Nigel Bryant and Matthew P. Thomson
Peter Jones
Historian, teaches history at St. Louis University in Madrid
St. Louis University Madrid Campus
Episode: Self-Help and the Seven Deadly Sins with Peter Jones

Host

Danièle Cybulskie
Host of The Medieval Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 882 ratings
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • Listening to mediëval sounds

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marco achtereekte
    Netherlands4 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
  • Robin Hood

    I hadn’t realized how we have come to associate Robin Hood with Christmas customs. I was interested in this episode because my father was the stunt double for Alan Hale in the 1930s Robin Hood movie starring Alan Ladd.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ms sierra
    United States6 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Europe's Last Pagan Peoples with Francis Young
Q: How do you define paganism when discussing medieval Europe and why is the term controversial?
Paganism is a loaded term that historians often avoid or replace with terms like un-Christianized peoples because it lumps together diverse traditions, and can imply a simple us-vs-them dichotomy that doesn't reflect the complexity of beliefs and syncretism found in borderland regions.
The Life and Voyages of St. Brendan with Gordon Barthos
Q: Can you tell us what Brendan did and why his voyage was so influential?
Brendan is portrayed as a voyager rather than solely a converter; his seven-year voyage, encounters with sea monsters and angels, and the eventual discovery of a promised land offered a compelling blend of adventure and monastic instruction that resonated across Europe for centuries.
The Life and Voyages of St. Brendan with Gordon Barthos
Q: What is the connection to St. Brendan that brought you here?
The interviewee grew up near Irish Montreal, attended St. Brendan institutions, and developed a lifelong interest in Brendan, which led to researching and translating a manuscript about Brendan's life and voyage.

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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. Rowan Dorin
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