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The Medieval Podcast

Danièle Cybulskie

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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39:15

The Wordhord with Hana Videen

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/06/02

This week, Danièle speaks with Hana Videen, an author who introduces Old English to new audiences through the lens of everyday life. Find out what makes Old English different, what makes it beautiful, and which words really deserve a comeback.

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30:49

Medieval Beauty Tips

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/05/26

Just like us, medieval people wanted to step out looking (and smelling) their best. This week, Danièle shares some hygiene and beauty advice from the Middle Ages.

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31:38

Field Report: Kalamazoom 2022

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/05/19

This week, Danièle and Peter Konieczny report back on the 57th International Congress on Medieval Studies, affectionately known this year as "Kalamazoom". Here are some favourite papers, some of the exciting new research going on in medieval studies and how the field is changing for the better.

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34:26

Body Language and the Modern Medieval Courtroom

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/05/12

This week, Danièle reflects on medieval court cases, body language, and the ways in which both have shaped today's modern trials - including the celebrity ones.

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47:11

Household Goods in Medieval London with Katherine French

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/05/05

Material goods are a rich and fascinating source for finding out more about the ordinary lives of the people of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Katherine French about what Londoners’ homes were like both before and after the Black Death, what they filled them with, and how we know.Sign up for Danièle Cybulskie's Medieval Masterclass at https://medievalmasterclass.thinkific.com/

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36:41

The Northman

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/04/28

This week, Danièle and Peter Konieczny give their takes on Hollywood's latest foray into medieval movie-making: The Northman.Sign up for Danièle's Medieval Masterclass at https://medievalmasterclass.thinkific.com/

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57:58

Episode 150! Your Top Ten Favourites

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/04/21

This week, Danièle celebrates 150 episodes of The Medieval Podcast by looking back at the top ten episodes, as chosen by you.Join Danièle's Masterclass at https://medievalmasterclass.thinkific.com/

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55:13

The Permeable Self with Barbara Newman

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/04/07

This week, Danièle speaks with Barbara Newman about the self in the Middle Ages, how others could shape and transform a person inside and out, and how a medieval person's idea of self reflected their relationship to other people and the world around them, both physical and spiritual. (TW: infant death)

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24:46

New Book Recommendations

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/03/31

This week, Danièle recommends some newly-released books on the Middle Ages, covering essay collections, a standout new sourcebook, some primary sources, and a biography of one of her favourite medieval writers.

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43:22

Medieval Storytime: Animals

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/03/24

For this week's medieval storytime, Danièle reads a collection of descriptions, fables, and poems all featuring animals. From venomous toads to proud peacocks and malicious whales, the Middle Ages shares its moral worldview through the animal kingdom.You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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39:23

The Distaff Gospels

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/03/10

This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny about one of her favourite medieval books: The Distaff Gospels. Full to the brim with wit and wild advice for timeless problems, this is a book that reminds us of the full picture of life in the Middle Ages.You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on our Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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46:25

The Strange Case of Ermine de Reims

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/03/03

In the Middle Ages, demons were a well-known threat to even the most devout Christians. This week, Danièle speaks with Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski about the strange case of Ermine de Reims, a late medieval woman plagued by demonic visitations.You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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29:14

Fun Facts About Monks

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/02/24

This week, Danièle dishes on some of the ways medieval monks could be silly, petty, clever and compassionate. Here are some of the fun facts that made it - and didn't make it - into her new book, How to Live Like a Monk.

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41:04

Sanitation in Medieval Paris with Emily Hutchison

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/02/17

Just how dirty was medieval Paris? And what did people do with their waste? This week, Danièle speaks with Emily Hutchison about sanitation in the Middle Ages.You can visit Emily's story map at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7abaf1f956d541cd8834a292efd6edb5You can find Danièle's Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzW-ZEw6ByC25m3nD6vko1QAnd you can support the podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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40:41

Storyland with Amy Jeffs

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/02/10

There’s one thing that seems common to humankind across time and space: we love a good origin story. This week, Danièle speaks with Amy Jeffs about some of the medieval origin myths and legends surrounding the British Isles and its peoples, and how she's retold them for a modern audience.

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40:39

The Medieval Ass with Kathryn Smithies

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/02/03

Although you'd find them in cities and on farms, serving in wars and taking part in religious services, we're not talking about people (or bottoms). This week, Danièle speaks with Kathryn L. Smithies about one of the medieval world's most hardworking creatures and symbols: the donkey.

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45:10

The Jacquerie Revolt with Justine Firnhaber-Baker

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/01/27

A decade after The Black Death, French peasants rose up suddenly against the nobility in an unprecedented and remarkably coordinated revolt. This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Justine Firnhäber-Baker about the rebellion that shocked the elites of Europe: the Jacquerie. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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35:44

Paper in the Middle Ages with Orietta Da Rold

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/01/20

Although it tends to be thought of as a time when people rejected technology, there were many new inventions met with enthusiasm in the Middle Ages, including one we might not be able to imagine living without: paper. This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Orietta Da Rold about the many uses of medieval paper. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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40:40

Going Medieval in Dungeons & Dragons

The Medieval Podcast ·

2022/01/13

This week, Danièle starts the new year with a fun episode exploring how real history can be used to add challenges to your Dungeons & Dragons games. (If you’re not into D&D, don’t worry - there’s lots of quirky information for history lovers of all stripes!) You can support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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43:15

2021: The Medieval Year in Review

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/12/23

As the new year approaches, it’s time to take a look back at the best parts of 2021: the medieval stuff. This week, Peter Konieczny returns for the third annual Medieval Podcast Year in Review, covering everything from new discoveries to movies to video games to our own adventures in 2021. You can support the podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists You can get a 20% discount on How to Live Like a Monk by using the code BENEDICT at checkout when visiting www.abbeville.com.

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