The Medieval Podcast

This week, Danièle speaks with Nicholas Morton about the one hundred year rise of the Mongol Empire in the Near East, why they were so effective, and why they pursued global domination. You can sign up for online courses from Medievalists.net at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/ You can support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possible by th...

This week, Danièle reads stories from the biographies of two of the Middle Ages' greatest knights, William Marshal and Boucicaut, as well as revisiting the famous Combat of the Thirty. You can help support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists You can get Danièle's digital downloads at http://www.danielecybulskie.com/shop This podcast is made pos...

This week, Danièle revisits her TEDx talk, History in Three Dimensions, five years later to reflect on what's changed in the field, to give you some of the footnotes, and to explore what couldn't be squeezed into eighteen nerve-wracking minutes. You can find out about Medievalists.net at https://linktr.ee/medievalists.net This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you!...

This week, Danièle reflects on the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, how it relates back to medieval royal funerals, and what traditional elements may be left behind in the future. You can join the online course Medieval Gender and Sexuality at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medieval-gender-sexuality This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find o...

This week, Danièle speaks with Meg Leja about the relationship between bodies and souls in medical thought in the early Middle Ages, why people were meant to care deeply for both, and where medieval people believed the soul to be located in the body. You can support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners li...

It's September: a time for fresh starts, as well as a time when every career and educational decision may seem large and looming. This week, Danièle shares the story of how her many false starts, successes, and failures led to her career as an indie medievalist. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possible...

This week, Danièle answers your burning medieval questions from social media and Patreon, covering everything from diapers, to sleep, to the mysterious Green Man. To learn more about the online courses from Medievalists.net, please visit https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/ This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medi...

As a teenage king, a crusader, and a bigamist, Philip Augustus' life story is filled with enough saintliness and scandal to satisfy the appetites of any medieval chronicler. This week, Danièle speaks with Cecilia Gaposchkin and Sean Field about the life of Philip II Augustus, as recorded by a contemporary monk. Check out the online course The Viking Age at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/ Ge...

Manuscript fragments, the lone survivors of medieval books which have been dismembered or destroyed, can be found in collections all over the world, and it takes some serious detective work to bring them back together. This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Lisa Fagin Davis about how fragments are tracked down and reassembled, and what we can learn from these forgotten treasures of the Middle Ages. Yo...

During the Middle Ages, the church was at the very heart of European society, but how did ordinary people interact with it in their daily lives? This week, Danièle speaks with Nicholas Orme about the churchgoing experience of everyday medieval people, how it changed over time, and what it was like to attend a medieval mass. To get your copy of Danièle's new digital download - 300+ Dirty, Sexy Word...

Medieval antisemitism flared up most famously and tragically during the Black Death when Jews were accused of deliberately poisoning wells, and thousands were executed for this wholly imagined crime. This week, Danièle speaks with Tzafrir Barzliay about what made well poisoning conspiracy theories so powerful, and how they started. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners...

Ever since the medieval period ended, people have been looking to the Middle Ages to find inspiration and a sense of cultural roots. This week, Danièle speaks with Matthew Vernon about the commonalities and kinship felt by African-American writers as they look back to the medieval past. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possib...

This week, Danièle speaks with Anastasija Ropa and Timothy Dawson about one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages: the horse. From a knight's trusty steed to the lowliest packhorse, these creatures were an integral part of medieval life and legend. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists to learn more. This podcast is made possible by the gen...

This week, Danièle speaks with Dr. Sarah Fiddyment about a mind-blowingly simple way of collecting biological information from parchment, what it can tell us, and what it reveals about how a late medieval birth girdle was used. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners...

This week, Danièle speaks with Shahzad Bashir about the absolutely massive tradition of medieval Persian poetry, what it has in common with modern hip-hop, and its impact on Persian culture from the Middle Ages to today. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like y...

This week, Danièle speaks with James Flexner about how, why, and just how far Oceanic peoples explored in the Middle Ages, as well as the ways in which we can learn about the rich history of this region. Thank-you to all of Medievalists.net’s patrons on Patreon.com for your support each month. You can also join by going to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This podcast is made possible by the g...

Survivors of time, neglect, and sometimes disasters, medieval manuscripts are the work of countless authors, scribes, artists, and craftspeople, many of whom remain anonymous. This week, Mary Wellesley shares the stories behind some of the most famous manuscripts of the Middle Ages and the hidden hands behind them. Thank-you to all of Medievalists.net’s patrons on Patreon.com for your support each...

In the Middle Ages, warfare meant tactics, strategy, and a hefty dose of cunning. This week, Danièle speaks with James Titterton about the place of deception in medieval warfare and the morality of tricking your enemies. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcas...

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. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreo...

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. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spr...

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. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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/ Th...

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/ This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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/ This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast