Ranked #1
Medieval Sexuality with Eleanor Janega
Medieval Sexuality with Eleanor Janega
Sexuality was a huge part of medieval culture, from the rules about how and when to have sex, to the dirty jokes that fo... Read more
8 May 2019
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37mins
Ranked #2
Medieval Medicine with Winston E. Black
Medieval Medicine with Winston E. Black
What happened when someone got sick in the Middle Ages? Medieval medicine and healthcare might be two of the most misund... Read more
20 Nov 2019
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38mins
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Ranked #3
Medieval witches with Gemma Hollman
Medieval witches with Gemma Hollman
It’s the spookiest season, which means it’s the perfect time to investigate medieval witches. This week, Danièle speaks ... Read more
31 Oct 2019
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51mins
Ranked #4
Medieval Marriage with Ruth Mazo Karras
Medieval Marriage with Ruth Mazo Karras
What was marriage in the Middle Ages really like? Danièle is joined by Ruth Mazo Karras, Lecky Professor Of History at T... Read more
13 Feb 2019
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31mins
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Ranked #5
The Battle of Agincourt with Michael Livingston
The Battle of Agincourt with Michael Livingston
It was one of the most famous battles of the Middle Ages, and one that has been studied by many historians. Yet, we do n... Read more
20 Feb 2019
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39mins
Ranked #6
The Beowulf Manuscript
The Beowulf Manuscript
Beowulf may be one of the world’s most famous poems, but there’s a lot more to its manuscript than this poem alone. This... Read more
28 Aug 2019
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33mins
Ranked #7
Queens of Infamy with Anne Thériault
Queens of Infamy with Anne Thériault
In this first episode of 2020, Danièle connects with Anne Thériault, author of Longreads’ Queens of Infamy series, to ta... Read more
8 Jan 2020
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35mins
Ranked #8
Myths about the Middle Ages that are so very, very wrong!
Myths about the Middle Ages that are so very, very wrong!
This week, Danièle asked her listeners which myths about the Middle Ages really drive them crazy. From the Flat Earth to... Read more
12 Jun 2019
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41mins
Ranked #9
She-Wolves: Medieval Queens with Helen Castor
She-Wolves: Medieval Queens with Helen Castor
From the submissive to the scandalous, medieval queens held a huge amount of influence over the politics of the day. In ... Read more
24 Apr 2019
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42mins
Ranked #10
Why Is English So Weird?
Why Is English So Weird?
The English language is notoriously difficult to learn and to spell. In this episode, Danièle talks about the medieval r... Read more
7 Aug 2019
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35mins
Ranked #11
Crusaders with Dan Jones
Crusaders with Dan Jones
Who were the men and women who took up the cross and journeyed to Holy Lands? Danièle speaks with Dan Jones about his la... Read more
5 Nov 2019
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37mins
Ranked #12
Christine de Pizan
Christine de Pizan
She’s said to be the first professional female author, a champion of women, and the builder of The City of Ladies. She w... Read more
4 Dec 2019
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45mins
Ranked #13
Education in the Middle Ages
Education in the Middle Ages
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - time to go back to school! This week, Danièle takes a quick look at medieval ... Read more
4 Sep 2019
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32mins
Ranked #14
Questions and Answers about the Middle Ages
Questions and Answers about the Middle Ages
This week, Danièle answers questions sent to The Medieval Podcast by our listeners, including how did people get rid of ... Read more
13 Nov 2019
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38mins
Ranked #15
Medieval torture with Larissa ‘Kat’ Tracy
Medieval torture with Larissa ‘Kat’ Tracy
What was torture really like in the Middle Ages? Everyone knows, or thinks they know, that torture was an integral part ... Read more
17 Apr 2019
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37mins
Ranked #16
The Black Death and COVID-19 with Winston Black
The Black Death and COVID-19 with Winston Black
This week, with headlines turning once again to stories of the plague, Danièle catches up with Winston Black to talk abo... Read more
25 Mar 2020
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46mins
Ranked #17
Where to get your medieval fix - travel recommendations for medievalists
Where to get your medieval fix - travel recommendations for medievalists
It's vacation time and people are looking for places to visit. Danièle is joined by Peter to offer their picks for trave... Read more
31 Jul 2019
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36mins
Ranked #18
Disabilities in the Middle Ages with Kisha Tracy
Disabilities in the Middle Ages with Kisha Tracy
How did medieval people deal with physical and mental challenges? Danièle speaks with Kisha Tracy of Fitchburg State Uni... Read more
27 Feb 2019
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41mins
Ranked #19
Medieval Storytime
Medieval Storytime
The Middle Ages are full of amazing tales, both fictional and true. This week, Peter Konieczny joins Danièle to talk abo... Read more
10 Jul 2019
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37mins
Ranked #20
Arthurian Literature
Arthurian Literature
This week is all about King Arthur and his Knights - Danièle is joined by Peter Konieczny to discuss their favourite tal... Read more
12 Feb 2020
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44mins
