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PODCAST

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story

Jonathon LaRosa

The Middle Ages—a time often dismissed, yet it is the crucible where the foundations of our modern world were forged. This era, full of brutal power struggles, explosive change, and unexpected alliances, laid the borders, cultures, and traditions we live by today. Through relentless research and gripping storytelling, this podcast resurrects the forgotten world of our medieval ancestors, unraveling the tangled web spanning innumerable stories. The modern world was never born in isolation—it was

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075: Sparks

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/08/23

Today…the return of the Middle Ages’ most exquisite crumb catcher! A word of caution: don’t blink. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the what’s happening around England and Normandy while William becomes the conqueror of legend! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear these fascinating tales of how seemingly unconnected events and decisions made in places like Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other places directly

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00:40:56

074: The Coronation of King William I

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/08/10

Today…calamity in England, celebration in Normandy. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the what’s happening around England and Normandy while William becomes the conqueror of legend! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear these fascinating tales of how seemingly unconnected events and decisions made in places like Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other places directly affect the eventual Norman Conquest of the region

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00:40:06

073: London Calling

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2022/08/03

Today, London’s calling. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the what’s happening around England and Normandy while William becomes the conqueror of legend! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear these fascinating tales of how seeming unconnected events and decisions made in places like Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other places directly affect the eventual Norman Conquest of the region! Every dime donated will be

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00:35:40

072: An English Catastrophe

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2022/07/28

Today, we have a lot of questions following the death of King Harold II Godwinson. What was the battlefield like the next day? Who was still left in England to put up a resistance against Duke William? And, most importantly, who was king of England in late-October of 1066? Useful Links Mentioned in the Episode: Injuries From Medieval Arrows Just As Horrific As Gunshot Wounds. Heritage Daily. (2020, May 7). Retrieved July 13, 2022, from

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00:54:41

071: El Cid, Part 5: Valencia

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2022/07/06

Today, Rodrigo Diaz does what Rodrigo Diaz wants. This episode is a conclusion to the tremendously entertaining story of Spain’s national hero, Rodrigo Diaz, known to history as the incomparable El Cid. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable

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00:29:46

070: El Cid, Part 4: The Road to Valencia

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/06/29

Today, we head down the last stretch of this season of the podcast, a season that has brought us from a firmly Muslim-controlled peninsula to one very much in flux. We’re going to wind our way toward the conclusion of Spain’s national hero, El Cid. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group

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00:33:21

069: El Cid, Part 3: The Battle of Sagrajas

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2022/06/29

Today, after the capture of Toledo, Alfonso VI turns his crosshairs to a wayward Zaragoza. During this siege, led on the Zaragozan side by the exile Rodrigo Diaz, word comes of dark times ahead for Christian Iberia. These dark times land in the Taifa of Algeciras far to the south and they lead to an inevitable and utterly brutal clash between Christianity and Islam, a full decade before the call for a First Crusade is even made. You won’t want to miss this chapter! Members-Only Series on

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00:40:19

068: El Cid, Pt.2: The Fall of Toledo

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2022/05/30

Today, the first die is cast. The Christians have encroached on al-Andalus and the Christians will not be dissuaded. It starts here…in Toledo. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over

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00:36:08

067: El Cid, Pt.1: Mercenary

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/05/28

Today, legend weaves in and out of reality. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider

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00:30:22

066: Sancho II vs. Alfonso VI

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/05/13

Today, we uncover the context for a legend, a legend we discover on Episode 67, so stay tuned! Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime donated will be put

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00:33:45

065: A Tale of Two Empires

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/04/20

Today, the rise of the Almoravids and the rise (and fall) of Fernando’s Leon & Castile. I hope you enjoy the show! Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime

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00:22:57

BONUS EP: 060: Iberia Has No End

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2022/04/09

***This is a newly released (former Anchor Bonus) episode from the beginning of March, 2022. ENJOY!!! This was formerly Episode 60. Sorry for the mess up in the order of episodes, folks. Shouldn't happen again! Today, we gain context for our continuing story in Iberia. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale

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00:28:11

064: Trouble From Within

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/04/07

Today, the Sanhaja…and the storm brewing within. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider

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00:31:49

063: Wagadu Uncovered

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2022/03/30

Today, we continue to immerse ourselves in the vibrant and very real splendor and complexity that is early and medieval West Africa! Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a

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00:43:17

062: Across the Sahara

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/03/27

Today, we cross the Sahara. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon

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00:22:00

061: The Tables Have Turned

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/03/09

Today, we start with a quick check-in on the taifas in al-Andalus, but we quickly turn northward and see what’s happening in Christian Iberia. This will set the stage for an epic national hero to be born, raised, and come of age. Stick with it, folks. This season’s shaping up to be awesome! I hope you agree. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per

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00:34:41

059: What Was Gained

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/02/21

Today, we take a moment to appreciate what Muslim rule in Cordoba gave the world. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries, as well! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating telling of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime donated will be put

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00:31:04

058: What Was Lost

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/02/16

Today, we take a look at what the world lost (for a time?) with the collapse of Cordoba in the early 11th century. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries, as well! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating telling of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a

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00:34:13

057: Abd al-Rahman

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/01/15

Today, we have our January Anchor Supporting Members BONUS episode! I thought it’d be beneficial to share what led to the founding of Umayyad Cordoba in order to better understand its collapse two-and-a-half centuries later. If you are reading this, that means you are either an Anchor Supporting Listener or you are a Patreon Member…but whichever one you are, I am so very grateful for your generosity. I can’t thank you enough! Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as

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00:29:49

056: Of Taifas and Berbers

Fortune"s Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story ·

2022/01/03

Today, well...as the title says: Taifas and Berbers. Members-Only Series on Patreon: Don’t forget to head over to Patreon, as well, to hear an entirely new series on the rise of Poland during the 10th and 11th centuries! For only a few bucks per month, you can hear this fascinating tale of how a small group of Slavs transformed into the formidable Polish people who will one day direct European politics for over a century! Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you

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