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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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46:31

Not an Ordinary Rabbit

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/01/21

As we begin the Year of the Rabbit in the East, we explore the fantastical history of the rabbit in the West, from jousting rabbits in manuscript illustrations to the Rabbit Woman of Godalming. 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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36:13

Believing in Dragons

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2023/01/07

This our first of several planned episodes on the most famous of all fantastic creatures. 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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45:05

Nature's Darling

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/12/24

We examine the Halcyon, which nests at the winter solstice with magical effect. 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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47:31

The First Dog

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/12/10

Meet the English mastiff, the creature who made "dog" into the generic English term for all domestic canines. 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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43:46

Real Bears of London

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/11/26

Guest expert Caitlin Mahaffy talks to us about Bearbaiting in Elizabethan London. 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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29:25

Similar Simians

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/11/12

Apes and Monkeys were present in households throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance as well as being represented in literature and art. 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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33:37

Manticore or Man-Tiger?

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/10/29

Our first look at a truly fantastical hybrid creature as it moves from bestiary to natural history to art and literature. 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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33:58

Tyger-Tiger

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/10/15

The tiger begins as the most real of all fantastic beasts and ends as the most fantastic of all real beasts. How and when did this happen? 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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39:07

Strange Fish

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/10/01

In this episode we take on sea monsters, monstrous fish, whales, and and sea fishing. 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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1:35

Episode 101 - Teaser

Real Fantastic Beasts ·

2022/09/24

Join us as we explore the world of medieval and Renaissance animals, real, fantastic, and fantastically real. We believe that learning about animals in history and literature and art helps us understand our place among our fellow creatures today. 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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