
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 350 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksHistory | |||

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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What a load of jealous idiots with issues in the comments who hate anything non-British. Just listen yourself. Fantastic pod.
This was the right thing at the right time for me. Thank you so much for having the courage to put this out!
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!
This episode Threw me ahainst the wall! What a difference! Thank you!
The title pretty much says it all. It's a great podcast and I look forward to it every week!
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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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1. Luis Almenar Fernández
2. Abigail S. Armstrong
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5. Rowan Dorin
6. Brigid Ehrmantraut
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8. Joanne Findon
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