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Aug 1, 2024 45 min

Medieval Beards and Baldness with Joseph McAlhany

from The Medieval Podcast Hosted by Danièle Cybulskie

If we need proof of how wonderful both baldness and beards are, we need only to cast our eyes back to the Middle Ages, where people were writing rhetorical arguments, alliterative poetry, and even learned sermons on the virtues of masculine hair. This week, Danièle speaks with Joseph McAlhany about these hilarious medieval texts, why people wrote them, and how seriously we're supposed to take them. Learn more about Danièle's online course at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change 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

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