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We're Not So Different

WNSD Pod
Medieval History
Byzantine Empire
Christianity
Middle Ages
Catholic Church
Norman Conquest
Holy Roman Empire
Constantinople
Black Death
The Name Of the Rose
Islam
Vikings
Feudalism
Ibn Battuta
Ottoman Empire
Scotland
First Crusade
Al-Andalus
Crusades
William the Conqueror

A mostly Medieval history podcast about how we've always been idiotspatreon.com/wnsdpodwelcometothecrusades.com

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folks, the new movie Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield, is supposed to be released in a week and yet, the film's entire marketing scheme was thrown into chaos when a seemingly unauthorized trailer linking the film to Robin Hood was published online.... more

(00:00:00) Cold Open - Civ 7 and more ghosts

(00:10:07) Patron questions - Weird Italian perverts and Papal naming conventions

(00:24:05) Intro

(00:26:05) Viking Textile Industries

(00:31:57) Central Europe had 16 catastrophic floods in 2 years

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folks, some of our patrons requested that we do tier list rankings of the popes and we are so happy to oblige, you have no idea. however, we can't do all 267 at once or even in a row but we can start with some smaller chunks and so we decided to rank... more

folks, today we tackle longtime frenemy of the podcast: Peter Abelard. he's a very interesting historical figure for his positively cutting edge ideas in numerous fields of study and is singled out and oppressed by the Church and clergy but he's also... more

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Recent Guests

Logan Weimer
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Independent
Episode: The Life and Death of Jane Boleyn feat Logan Weimer
Eleanor Ionega
Public intellectual
Episode: Medieval Land Mgmt 9: Famine
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Fairy Dust
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Pearl River Flow
Question about medieval fragrances and deodorants
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Horatio Hex
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Mike RS
Question about monogamy and modernity debates
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Ninja Maxing
Question about medieval knights, pageantry, and performative masculinity
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Hosts

Eleanor Yanaga
Historian presenter and co-host, frequently guides discussion with historical analysis
Luke
Co-host who introduces topics and guides discussion with a conversational tone

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 980 ratings
  • Love it

    Love the show, love the hosts, love the topics. Keep going with your relaxed approach to teaching about history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryce495
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast is right up my alley. I love listening to Eleanor on the history hit podcasts and was excited about this one. I found out we’re both from western Washington! Also I’m an slp student and to be fair I have no clue really but there are a few reviews complaining about Luke’s speech and it just seems maybe like a stutter. You guys, some people speak differently and they should still be able to have a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dupes55
    United States4 months ago
  • Give it a chance

    Found this podcast from Gone Medieval and loved Dr Eleanor from the start. Took a little while to warm up to Luke but honestly, give them a few listens and you’ll come to realize that despite his occasional “umms” and “likes”, and his scripted openings that sound too stilted, he’s actually pretty funny and very intelligent.

    Provided you’re an accepting, and probably left-leaning, adult you’ll come to love this show and learn a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katesmamabear98
    United States4 months ago
  • I love Eleanor

    Came here after listening to her on several of the History Hit podcasts. Glad I checked it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxearlthatflash
    United States4 months ago
  • Great

    Just great! You both make history approachable with language that isn’t stuffy. You make the past relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vegftrapeye
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise accessible history and engaging banter.
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Praise for Eleanor's expertise and thoughtful analysis, with mixed feedback on Luke's delivery.

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#177
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#195
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#215
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#241
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

August Mailbag: Medieval Crocs
Q: What generally happened to the survivors of medieval shipwrecks and how often could they make it home?
What matters is context—merchants and traders could often find a way home through networks and language, while nobles or soldiers faced greater risk; locals and pirates added peril, but trade ties and Venetian networks offered pathways home in many cases.
August Mailbag: Medieval Crocs
Q: This week, my news algorithm fed me an article about religious dynamics in the medieval era and whether there were gender differences in responses to changes; were there examples where women and men reacted differently to religious shifts?
Women are less often heard from, but figures like Hildegard and writings such as the City of Ladies show nuanced female perspectives; religion could both constrain and liberate, though it did not create modern feminism, as medieval thought was patriarchal; evidence comes from surviving writings and later interpretations.
August Mailbag: Medieval Crocs
Q: First from Pearl River Flow, what's the painting slash treating wood situation? Are they painting houses and shed to protect them from the elements, using pitch or creosite or barns, treating wood with anything covered in mud, or is it just frequently replaced?
The usual practice was to use wattle and daub with wood, and in areas with more timber they used pitch and resin in construction and maintenance; buildings were often remade due to fires and turnover, with whitewash and color sometimes added.
July Mailbag: It's All Greek to Us
Q: Did medieval people think about democracy or republics in the way we do today?
They understood republic concepts in a much narrower sense tied to landholding and male ownership, and modern notions of universal suffrage and broad democratic participation largely did not apply; republican ideas existed but were eclipsed by dynastic and ecclesiastical power structures.
July Mailbag: It's All Greek to Us
Q: Why did Greek remain so influential and relatively unchanged through the medieval period?
Greek held cultural prestige and was tied to imperial governance and scholarship, making it a stable, authoritative language that was preserved in official and scholarly contexts while Latin served broader administrative purposes.

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This show blends accessible medieval history with informal, conversational banter. Episodes cover wide-ranging topics—from religious attitudes in the Middle Ages to archaeology, poetry, and the social dynamics of historical communities—while incorporating reader questions and light humor. A standout is the duo's ability to translate dense history into relatable narratives, often weaving in modern pop culture references and personal anecdotes. The format feels approachable and listener-friendly, with Patreon-driven audience participation shaping many episodes. Notable strengths include strong host collaboration and clear expertise from the historian-presenter, though some listeners note a preference for crisper editing and delivery rhythm.

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