Wittenberg to Westphalia

Today we finally look at the peasantry. After more than a year of promising, here we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about Gregory. Not that Gregory, the other one. Well, ok, there were sixteen Gregories. At least, sixteen that were popes. Though I guess there were also two anti-popes. You know what? Stop being a pedant and just listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the phenomenon of monasticism in Early Medieval Europe. Its's actually a pretty crazy story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we begin to discuss the clergy, one of the three great classes of the middle ages, by looking at the basic hierarchy of the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one...guys I have to be honest. It is mostly about refuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 1 of a very special crossover with Raven from The Tiny Vampires Podcast. It should be a ton of fun, and Part B will be in your feed at the same time or shortly thereafter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we discuss the soldiers of the middle ages, where they came from, how they fought, and where they were going. Spoilers: mostly into crushing debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here it is, the esoteric, theoretical discussion of warfare over one thousand years ago that you never knew you wanted. Edited by Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we discuss which came first, the chicken of the knight, or the egg of Feudalism. Also I say some unkind things about military history in the popular press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Travis Dow goes to Wittenberg, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long wait and innumerable technical difficulties, here is the October Podiversiarry Show: the life and times of highly influential historian, Marc Bloch. Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are buying a house, and that costs money. I would appreciate some help in getting across the line. In addition to the usual methods, my wife sells quality knitwear that maybe you would want to buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we finish our look at the development of the feudal system of the nobility in the middle ages. Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discuss the origins of feudalism in the middle ages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode, Ben n Trav talk about life, girls, the battle of Augsburg, their feelings, and whether or not the middle ages really existed. Features extra content from special guest Der Buddler. Edited as always by the Dank Knight, Andrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out this sample of a new show! Also, why not take our survey? I need money https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/OX7nLd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They don't call him Otto the Great because of his standing crust pie recipe if you catch my meaning, although it was legendary. There is a reason Adelheid liked him so much. Pro tip fellas, learn to make a good meat pie and you will never be lonely. because even if it doesn't work out, you will have pie. And really, what has a lady done for you lately that was as good as a pie? In my case the answ...

In today's episode a bloody civil war comes to an unexpected climax. Fun Easter egg: Shout out if you can spot the name I did incorrectly throughout the entire episode and (hopefully) managed to awkwardly replace in post! Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Berengar II begins his tragic downfall, damsel in distress Adelheid rescues her damn self, and Otto knocks some heads together, because that is what the Otto do. Please see the show notes for an essay I wrote on Liutprand of Cremona that is longer than the episode itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we follow the early career of Henry the Fowler's son Otto. Otto seems like a pretty bright kid, I think he might be going places. In this episode he goes to West Frankia, Denmark, and Bohemia. Nice little trip if you have the time off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we discuss events between the death of King Arnulf and the death of Henry the Fowler. Henry did not get his name due to an unfortunate swimming pool incident, nor for pranks involving chickens. Just to clarify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As central power in Italy dissolves, Liutprand is confronted with his worst fear: icky smelly girls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we look at the life and times of Berengar of Friuli, and answer that age old question: was he the schlemiel, or the schlimazel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we enjoy a script Andrew wrote for me. Andrew is bringing the smackdown on the Phantom Time Hypothesis; semicolons also appear in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I sit rocking my child to sleep, we take time out to say goodbye to the Guideschi. We ask questions, like, why did they fall, what happened to them, and, remember Alice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.