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Real Fantastic Beasts

Alexa Sand & Ian MacInnes

Alexa Sand and Ian MacInnes explore the world of medieval and Renaissance animals, real, fantastic, and fantastically real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:34

Why the phoenix can’t have sex

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2024/01/15

In which we explore this beautiful and ancient non-binary creature. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:26

Chickens can see the future

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/12/10

We explore the lore of cocks and hens from manuscript illustrations to the classic weathervane. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:58

Living Stones

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/11/12

Guest Brigitte Buettner explains how stones had living agency in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:47

The Likeness of a Wolf

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/10/31

We trace the evolution of the werewolf from deliberate transformation to mental illness. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:18

How to fall off your horse

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/10/15

Guest Karen Raber takes us through our paces as we explore horses and horse training in the European Renaissance. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:11

Knights on Ponies: The Warhorse of the Middle Ages

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/09/30

Guest animal archaeologist Alan Outram lays out the evidence for the size and appearance of medieval horses. Join the conversation or subscribe at realfantasticbeasts.com #horses #knights Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:18

I may be monstrous, but I'm not a monster: The Lamia

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/09/16

We explore the troubled history of the Lamia, from bloodsucking monster to romance heroine to corporate logo. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:26

Wolf - the anti-dog

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/07/29

Guest Laura Gelfand explains the pre-modern origins of our conflicted relationship with wolves. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:29

Hawks, Falconry, and Women in the Middle Ages

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/06/25

Guests Dr. Sara Petrosillo and falconer Kelly Martello of the Michigan Hawking Club join us in exploring these fantastic birds in the Middle Ages. Kelly's hawk Vesper joins us. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:54

Good Cat - Bad Cat

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/06/10

From loveable companion for monks to toxic witch's familiar, we trace the fantastic history of the cat from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:30

Tigers in Bengal

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/05/27

Two expert guests, Jane Buckingham and Samayita Banerjee, help us understand the pre-modern tiger in India, with special attention to Bengal. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:23

Pelican mothers

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/05/13

The European Middle Ages witnessed the birth of an entirely new bird: the pelican. This is not the "water pelican" we all know but an entirely fantastic beast. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:27

Renaissance Bees

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/04/29

Guest experts Keith Botelho and Joe Campana regale us with fantastic tales of bees in the Renaissance. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:06

A Bug of Another Color

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/04/15

We investigate the most fantastic bugs of all: kermes and cochineal. These little creatures not only gave us many of our words for red but also famous symbols from British redcoats to the U.S. flag. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:58

International Unicorn Day

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/04/09

In honor of International Unicorn Day, here's a chance to explore the search for the real unicorn, from the mystery in Middle Ages to its ultimate discovery in the seventeenth century. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:24

Adam's Tape Worm

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/04/01

We investigate worms and caterpillars and discover them everywhere. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:00

Marvels and Tranimals

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/03/18

Guest experts Asa Mitman and Holly Dugan explore two fantastic beast manuscripts, one from the Middle Ages, one from the Renaissance. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:07

Chinese Dragons

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/03/04

We continue our exploration of dragons by learning about Chinese dragons from guest Winston Kyan, a historian of medieval Chinese art at the University of Utah. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:05

Rats!

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/02/18

From charismatic megafauna, like dragons, we descend to the small and distinctly uncharismatic. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:05

Japanese Dragons

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/02/04

We extend our dragon-lore by chatting with Laura K. Nuffer from Colby College about dragons in medieval and early modern Japan. Become a member of the Manticores club https://plus.acast.com/s/real-fantastic-beasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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