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The Medieval Podcast

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

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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If you’re going to be a writer, it’s best to find yourself in a place where there’s plenty to write about, and fifteenth-century Italy was definitely one of those places. For a young member of the powerful Alberti family, it was the perfect place to ... more

Songs have a way of making us see and feel things unlike other forms of writing, which is why so many of us treasure the words of lyricists. And when it comes to early Christianity, no songs were more treasured and influential than those of Romanos. ... more

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Who’s the fairest of them all? And, more importantly, how did they get that way? This week, a new biography of Marilyn Monroe sends Danièle down the rabbit hole of medieval beauty, how it was achieved, and how it’s still influencing beauty standards ... more

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If there’s one thing we can say about 2025 it’s that it was certainly full of surprises. From political bridge-burning to bridge-building, to the destruction and the restoration of priceless artifacts, there was never a dull moment this year. This we... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Thomas Arentzen
Visiting Research Fellow at Lund University, and expert on Romanos the Melodist
Lund University
Episode: Romanos the Melodist with Thomas Arentzen
Peter Konieczny
Editor of medievalist.net and news junkie specializing in medieval history
medievalist.net
Episode: 2025: The Medieval Year in Review
Dr. Alexander L. Kaufman
Reed D. Voren Distinguished Professor of Honours Humanities and a Professor of English at Ball State University
Ball State University
Episode: Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman
Heather Blurton
Professor of English at UC Santa Barbara, author of several books including "Richard the Lionheart in Life and Legend."
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: Richard the Lionheart with Heather Blurton
Dr. Steve Tibble
Honorary research associate at Royal Holloway University of London
Royal Holloway University of London
Episode: The Medieval Order of Assassins with Steve Tibble
Dr. Ayoush Lazikani
A lecturer at Oxford University and author of 'The Medieval Moon, A History of Haunting and Blessing.'
Oxford University
Episode: The Medieval Moon with Ayoush Lazikani
Dr. Erin Wagner
Associate professor of English and Humanities at SUNY Delhi and author of several books on medieval literature.
State University of New York, Delhi
Episode: The Language of Heresy with Erin Wagner
Isabel Moreira
Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Utah, co-editor of the Oxford Handbook of the Merovingian World.
University of Utah
Episode: Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira
Eligius of Neuillan
Bishop involved in rescuing slaves and an ally to Balthild.
None specified
Episode: Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira

Host

Danièle Cybulskie
Host of discussions centered on medieval history and culture, engaging with various scholars and authors to explore intricate historical topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 855 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Excellent and wide ranging content on the middle ages. Like a never-ending survey course! Alas ads are ads.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    TheNunnceler
    2 months ago
  • Great Hundred Years War Pod

    Awesome pod with Michael Livingston. I have to get his book, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Pod

    Thanks for the pod on forensic investigations. Have to get the author back on again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States4 months ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States6 months ago

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There are commendations for the host's ability to connect with guests and facilitate meaningful discussions.
Feedback highlights a few concerns regarding the presenter's style, with some finding it too informal for their tastes, while others enjoy the enthusiasm.
Listeners appreciate the depth and range of topics covered, noting the podcast as both informative and engaging.
Many listeners express a desire for more critical perspectives on certain historical interpretations, though overall, the podcast is well-received.

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#233
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#242
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#247
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Romanos the Melodist with Thomas Arentzen
Q: What's the context in which Romanos is writing?
He arrived in Constantinople during a time when it was becoming a Christian city, under Justinian, who was building churches, and he became part of a group of singers at a Marian church.
Romanos the Melodist with Thomas Arentzen
Q: What time and place are we talking about when discussing Romanos?
Dr. Thomas Arentzen explains that Romanos was born in the fifth century in Syria and moved to Constantinople where he lived his adult life and wrote poetry.
Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman
Q: Can you tell us a bit about how Robin's first love, the Virgin Mary, gets him into trouble?
Although he is depicted as pious, this leads him to defy warnings and attend mass, resulting in ambush by enemies such as the sheriff of Nottingham.
Richard the Lionheart with Heather Blurton
Q: What notable events occurred during Richard's coronation?
Richard barred women and Jews from the festivities, which resulted in violence against the Jewish community in London.
Richard the Lionheart with Heather Blurton
Q: What was the first major act Richard took after inheriting the kingdom?
Immediately after becoming king, Richard sought to go on Crusade due to the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin.

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2. Peter Konieczny
3. Dr. Alexander L. Kaufman
4. Heather Blurton
5. Dr. Steve Tibble
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