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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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In the medieval world, people interacted with Biblical history and the adventures of their favourite saints in all sorts of ways – including through plays. One of the most beloved saints – Mary Magdalene – is the main character in an English play tha... more

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This week, Danièle celebrates ten years of The Five-Minute Medievalist by sharing some of the life lessons she's learned since the book came out - and some of the lessons that she just keeps on having to learn.

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Recent Guests

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
Lori Jones
Historian; teaches history at Carleton University and University of Ottawa; editor of Disease and the Environment in the Medieval and Early Modern Worlds; author of Patterns of Plague
Carleton University; University of Ottawa
Episode: Patterns of Plague with Lori Jones
Nena Vandeweerdt
Independent historian focusing on work in medieval cities
Independent historian
Episode: Comparing Women's Work with Nena Vandeweerdt
Laura L. Gathagan
Associate Professor; author and editor on queens and medieval power
State University of New York at Cortland
Episode: Mathilda of Flanders with Laura Gathagan
Patrick Nold
Professor of History, SUNY Albany; author of Pope John XXII and his Franciscan Cardinal Bertrand de la Tour and the Apostolic Poverty Controversy
State University of New York at Albany
Episode: On the Supremacy of the Pope with Patrick Nold
Kathryn A. Smith
Professor of Art History at New York University; series editor; author on medieval art and illuminated manuscripts
New York University
Episode: The Welles-Ros Bible with Kathryn A. Smith

Host

Danièle Cybulskie
Host of the podcast, known for her engaging interview style and ability to connect with guests from various disciplines within medieval studies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 876 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Listening to mediëval sounds

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marco achtereekte
    Netherlands3 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
    Canada3 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 States5 months ago
  • Excellent and wide ranging content on the middle ages. Like a never-ending survey course! Alas ads are ads.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    TheNunnceler
    6 months ago

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Overall, the show is considered a valuable resource for those interested in medieval history, blending scholarly insights with engaging narratives.
Some reviews express a desire for less humor and more focus on historical content, indicating mixed feelings about the tone of discussions.
The podcast is praised for its diverse range of subjects and the expertise of its guests, creating a rich learning experience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and enthusiastic approach of the host, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#246
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Apple Podcasts
#129
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Apple Podcasts
#209
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Financing Queenship with Michele Seah
Q: What is the most impactful finding about how these queens managed resources?
The realization that a stable bureaucratic framework for managing lands and revenues persisted across dynastic changes, letting new queens assume the role with continuity and avoiding total disruption of governance in their households.
Financing Queenship with Michele Seah
Q: Why do queens need their own finances, and how does that shape their power?
Having independent finances allows a queen to run a large household, patronize arts, manage lands, and build a network of affinities without being wholly dependent on the king; it also enables discreet political maneuvering and the ability to reward supporters.
Financing Queenship with Michele Seah
Q: Tell us what's happening in England in the late 15th century.
England is engulfed by the Wars of the Roses with shifts between Lancastrian and Yorkist rule; Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville, and Elizabeth of York emerge as central figures whose influence relies as much on money and household management as on dynastic legitimacy.
Self-Help and the Seven Deadly Sins with Peter Jones
Q: Can you share a moment about Thomas Aquinas that illustrates the human side of a great thinker?
A small, human detail about Aquinas craving herrings when sick shows that even towering theologians wrestled with ordinary temptations, grounding his philosophy in everyday humanity.
Self-Help and the Seven Deadly Sins with Peter Jones
Q: How do medieval views on confession map onto our modern conversations about self-help?
Medieval self-help isn't about a one-size-fits-all fix; it's a process of facing and naming one's flaws within a forgiving framework, which can offer a counterpoint to today's rush toward quick, prescriptive solutions.

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1. Michele Seah
2. Nigel Bryant
3. Matthew P. Thomson
4. Peter Jones
5. Lori Jones
6. Nena Vandeweerdt
7. Laura L. Gathagan
8. Patrick Nold

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