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The Medieval Podcast

Medievalists.net
William Of Auvergne
Bestiaries
Middle Ages
Paris, France
Medieval Literature
Eleanor Of Aquitaine
Bishop Of Paris
Old English
Fourth Lateran Council
Franciscans
Dominicans
Medieval Intellectual History
Transgender Studies
Riddles
Etymology
Animal Behavior
Richard III
Queer Theory
Gender Identity
Hagiography

All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.

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One of the difficult truths of life in the Middle Ages is that death was never far away. While the vast majority of medieval people owned far fewer possessions than we do today, they were just as concerned with making sure everything was taken care o... more

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Everyone loves a good medieval whodunit, but how did real people investigate homicides in the Middle Ages? What did they look for? And how did they decide if a person’s death was an unfortunate accident or foul play? This week, Danièle speaks with Sa... more

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Part of the reason a lot of people figure nothing much went on during the Middle Ages is because we’ve lost a whole lot of sources telling us what actually did happen. Through malice and misfortune, medieval manuscripts have been destroyed in their t... more

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On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instea... more

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Sara Butler
Professor and King George III Chair in British History at Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Episode: Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation with Sara Butler
Dr. Robert Bartlett
Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Andrews, author of 'History in Flames', and expert on historical manuscripts.
University of St. Andrews
Episode: History in Flames with Robert Bartlett
Dr. David Woodman
Professor of History at Robinson College, Cambridge and author of 'The First King of England, Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom.'
Robinson College, Cambridge
Episode: Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman
Dr. James Ross
Reader in late medieval history at the University of Winchester
University of Winchester
Episode: Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross
Dr. Deborah McGrady
Professor of French and Director of the Medieval Studies Program at the University of Virginia, and author of a new book on Joan of Arc.
University of Virginia
Episode: Joan of Arc with Deborah McGrady
Sharon Kinoshita
Distinguished Professor of Literature at the University of California Santa Cruz and author of 'Medieval Boundaries, Rethinking Difference in Old French Literature'.
University of California Santa Cruz
Episode: Marco Polo and his World with Sharon Kinoshita
Dr. Robert L. Lively
Professor at Truckee Meadows Community College, author of Vikings Behaving Reasonably
Truckee Meadows Community College
Episode: Vikings Behaving Reasonably with Robert Lively
Dr. Nuria Silleras-Fernández
Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Boulder
Episode: Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez
Dr. Garry Shaw
Egyptologist, science journalist, and author of Cryptic, From Voynich to the Angel Diaries
Episode: Mysterious Manuscripts with Garry Shaw

Host

Danièle Cybulskie
Host of discussions on medieval history with a focus on scholarly perspectives and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 835 ratings
  • Great Pod

    Great pod on Viking dispute resolution. (Not the same issue but didn’t the conquistadors have to follow some legalistic steps, at least on paper?) Have to get the author back on again. You have a great way of helping new scholars. Thanks Daniele!

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    United States2 months ago
  • What’s so funny?

    Have listened for 2 or 3 years off and on. Tonight for some reason i give up. Laughter. Why? Nervousness? She’s been doing this almost 300 episodes. But the giggling just went too far. And the strangest thing is it’s not just this podcast. I enjoy humor as much as anyone but there’s just nothing funny going on. Someone, please explain, what’s so funny?

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  • Interesting Pod on Mysterious Manuscripts

    Have to get the author back on again. You always have such a lovely rapport with the scholars. Thanks, again Daniele!

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  • Great Renaissance History Pod!

    Ada Palmer was a hoot! I always suspected that the Renaissance had better marketing than the Middle Ages. 😁 Thanks, again Daniele!

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  • Great pods!

    Great pod on Frederick Barbarossa. I’m quite skeptical of the author’s presentation on Henry VII. Is there anyone else you could bring on to discuss Henry VII? Thanks for all your hard work!

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History in Flames with Robert Bartlett
Q: How are people preserving manuscripts now?
Dr. Bartlett highlights digitization as a significant method, allowing access to manuscript material online while also discussing concerns about the permanence of digital storage methods.
History in Flames with Robert Bartlett
Q: Why did you think it was important to write about how manuscripts are disappearing rather than the ones that we still have?
Bartlett emphasized the need to raise awareness about the precariousness of evidence from the past, showing that what we have is just a small part of historical records. He pointed out that many important texts survive only in one manuscript and might not endure.
Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross
Q: Why Robert de Vere, why are we interested in him?
He is somebody that was universally hated by English chroniclers, so it took a lot of work to find this person underneath all that.
Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman
Q: How do you think this was accomplished?
There's definitely a degree of ruthlessness, but also the implementation of governmental reforms.
Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman
Q: When Æthelstan first becomes king in 924, what do you mean here?
It's a massive event when Æthelstan creates England for the first time in 927.

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The content covers a wide range of topics related to the Middle Ages, including discussions on significant historical figures, literary works, cultural norms, and societal structures. Episodes delve into unique aspects such as the lives of medieval queens, the complexities of Viking legal systems, and the preservation of manuscripts, providing an engaging blend of academic insight and accessible storytelling. The exploration of various themes, from the romantic expressions in medieval love letters to the political implications of key events, allows listeners to appreciate the richness of medieval history beyond the commonly known narratives.

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