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PODCAST

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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39:37

St. Francis, Disability, and Illness, with Donna...

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/07/01

One of the world’s most well-known and beloved medieval saints is, of course, St. Francis, a man who faced many tribulations in the form of physical illness and disability. This week, Danièle speaks with Donna Trembinski about what we can learn about the person behind the saint by studying how his physical life affected his spiritual life. You can sign up for Danièle's Medieval Masterclass at https://medievalmasterclass.thinkific.com/

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42:30

Medieval Contraception with Eleanor Janega

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/06/24

One of the things medieval and modern people definitely have in common is an interest in preventing unwanted pregnancies. This week, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Janega to get all the details on medieval contraception. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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47:35

The Horde with Marie Favereau

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/06/17

This week, Danièle speaks with Marie Favereau about the myths and truths surrounding the Golden Horde, how nomadic people tend to be misunderstood, and how the Mongols changed the world. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go https://www.patreon.com/medievalists to learn more.

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41:41

Reynard the Fox with Anne Louise Avery

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/06/10

Among the most popular folk heroes of the Middle Ages is one who hails not from a traditional kingdom, but from the animal kingdom. This week, Danièle speaks with Anne Louise Avery about the charming, troubling, and evergreen trickster, Reynard the Fox. You can support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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55:53

The Trotula with Monica Green

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/06/03

In honour of the 20th anniversary of the publication of The Trotula, Danièle speaks with editor and translator Dr. Monica Green about this astonishing collection of medieval medical and cosmetic advice for women. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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32:46

Having a medieval dinner party - who should we invite?

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/05/27

It’s a fun episode for this week’s edition of The Medieval Podcast. Danièle is joined by Peter Konieczny to talk about which three people we would invite for a dinner party. If you enjoy the podcast, and would like to support it, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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46:31

Ethiopia and Europe in the Middle Ages, with Verena...

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/05/20

Among the most powerful kingdoms in the medieval period was Solomonic Ethiopia, a Christian kingdom that sought out contact with Western Europe in the Late Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Verena Krebs about contact between Solomonic Ethiopia and Western Europe, how historians have misconstrued Ethiopian interests in the past, and what we can learn when we dig into primary sources. Please visit Verena Krebs' website at https://www.verenakrebs.com/ You can support us on Patreon at

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20:48

Kzoo by Zoom: The 2021 International Congress on...

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/05/18

This year's version of the International Congress on Medieval Studies was held online. This week, Danièle is joined by Peter Konieczny to discuss their highlights from the conference. You can learn more about the congress at https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress To learn more about our Patreon, please go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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32:09

Nine medieval poems

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/05/06

An uplifting episode of fun medieval poetry! This week, Danièle reads nine of her favorites poems, which tell of a student who wants to enjoy the day, a priest and a wolf, pet peeves about courtly love, a goliard's feast, and more. If you want to support this podcast and Medievalists.net, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists Sign up for Danièle's Medieval Masterclass at https://medievalmasterclass.thinkific.com/

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38:34

The Art of Courtly Love

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/04/29

The Art of Courtly Love by Andreas Capellanus is a twelfth-century guide to the ins and outs of medieval love affairs, from how to find love to how to keep it - and why maybe it’s best to avoid it altogether. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny about this fascinating book, and why it’s probably time to ditch some of its outdated dating advice. If you want to support this podcast and Medievalists.net, join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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51:15

Canossa, 1077: Emperor vs Pope, with Blair Apgar

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/04/22

When it came to power in medieval Europe, much of it rested in the hands of kings and popes. But what happened when they decided not to share it? This week, Danièle speaks with Blair Apgar about the dramatic clash of emperor versus pope at Canossa in 1077. To learn more about our Patreon, please visit https://www.patreon.com/medievalists To learn more about Danièle's Medieval Masterclass, please visit http://medievalmasterclass.com/

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46:34

John of Gaunt with Helen Carr

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/04/15

Diplomat, soldier, prince, adulterer. This week, Danièle speaks with Helen Carr about one of the most colourful and powerful figures of the late Middle Ages: John of Gaunt. To learn more about our Patreon, go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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37:58

Random Medieval Questions Answered

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/04/08

This week, Danièle reveals the answers to some questions asked by authors taking her Medieval Masterclass for Creators, including such varied topics as breastfeeding, shaving in the army, and how long it takes to make an arrowhead. You can join Danièle’s Medieval Masterclass at www.medievalmasterclass.com You can also help support the podcast and Medievalists.net through our Patreon – go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists to learn more.

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45:52

Medieval Warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael...

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/03/25

If there’s one thing the medieval period is known for, it’s warfare. But to get the full picture, it’s important that we push past stereotypical ideas and listen to the words that medieval people left behind. This week Danièle speaks with Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries about medieval warfare and how it was seen by the people who actually lived through it. You can find their book on our Amazon page - go to https://www.amazon.com/shop/medievalists?listId=9H1PB0M4X6A3

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42:15

Travel in the Middle Ages, with John F. Romano

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/03/18

A common myth about the medieval period is that no one traveled anywhere, but stayed in the place they were born until they died. This week, Danièle speaks with John F. Romano to find out what travel was really like in the Middle Ages. Check out our Amazon storefront at https://www.amazon.com/shop/medievalists

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36:25

Medieval Beer with Noëlle Phillips

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/03/11

Beer: it’s delicious, it’s nutritious, and it’s inseparable from ideas of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Noëlle Phillips about medieval beer: who was making it, who was drinking it, and how the brewing industry leans on the medieval world for its marketing today. See our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/medievalists

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57:16

100 Episodes: A Celebration

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/03/04

In celebration of the 100th episode of The Medieval Podcast, it’s a podcast party with all sorts of special guests from the first 100 episodes stopping in to tell us what they’ve been up to, and what they’ve learned since we last heard from them. Check out our bookshop at https://www.amazon.com/shop/medievalists

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35:57

Miracle Stories

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/02/25

It’s medieval storytime! This week, Danièle reads from Caesarius of Heisterbach’s Dialogue on Miracles, including the story of a sinful student, and the woman who took the baby Jesus hostage, as well as a few other fun tales from this thirteenth-century book for monastic novices. To sign up for Danièle's Medieval Masterclass, go to https://medievalmasterclass.com/

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45:04

Forgeries in the Middle Ages with Levi Roach

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/02/18

Over the past few years, the world has regularly been abuzz with claims of forgery and fake news. At some points in the Middle Ages, forgery was disturbingly common, often committed by the people we might least expect. This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Levi Roach about medieval forgery, and how to spot it. You can help support the podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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35:06

The Medieval Knight with Christopher Gravett

The Medieval Podcast ·

2021/02/11

Knights in the Middle Ages were expert horsemen, pious defenders of the church, property managers, courteous entertainers, reciters of poetry, military leaders, and stone-cold killers. This week, Danièle speaks with Christopher Gravett on what was knighthood, how one became a knight, and knights in the modern media. You can join Danièle’s Medieval Masterclass at www.medievalmasterclass.com

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