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Memory Medieval Podcast
by Michael
The Just Feudal Things podcast is a conversational podcast with historians and subject matter experts. memorymedieval.substack.com
Episodes
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The intersection of History, Myth, and Narrative w/ Malcolm Guite -- Ep 33
Podcasts will resume! Probably at a pace of one per month now. Today I had a conversation with poet Malcolm Guite about his recently released book “Galahad and The Grail” and some related ideas on history, myth, and narrative. You can click here to order his book from Rabbit Room Press. And if…
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A Military Historian's look at the Third Crusade w/ John D Hosler -- Ep32
Richard the Lionheart Part 5 of 6. In this episode John D Hosler joins me to discuss a military look at the Third Crusade as well as his books The Siege of Acre and Third Crusade: New Interpretations. Look for the capstone episode coming up with Alex Petkas from Cost of Glory, comparing Richard…
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The best medieval history essays on THE WHOLE INTERNET
For all subscribers of the Memory Medieval Podcast.. Made this video to tell you about an exciting project I have been cooking up. If you like medieval history, you are going to want to take a look. Check out the publication here, Feigned Flight Magazine. Would love for you to subscribe to the...
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The grisly death (and life) of Saint Thomas Becket w/ Dr. Paul Webster -- Ep31
Dr. Paul Webster makes a return to the show from Episode 4 (where we discussed King John) to take a look at the terrible death and life of Saint Thomas Becket. After this episode we will get back into our series on Richard the Lionheart, two more episodes to finish the six part series!To check…
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The Life, Death, and Lore of Old English w/Wylfcen -- Ep30
Wylfcen joins me to give us an education on the life, death, and lore of the Old Enligsh language. Funnily enough, I did not know that Tolkien was a professor of Old English! I’m always doing so much on the Normans.. it’s only fair to do something special for all my Anglo-Saxons out there.. I…
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Richard the Lionheart part 4 w/ James Naus -- Ep29
Dr. James Naus joins me to discuss the complicated relationship between the Angevins (Richard the Lionheart) and the Capetians (Philip Augustus, one of Richard’s great rivals). Was Philip just insecure? Was he a bad crusader? It’s impossible to discuss Richard without also discussing his great...
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Richard the Lionheart part 3 w/ The Bazaar of War -- Ep28
Ben of The Bazaar of War joins me to take a deep dive into the life and military career of Saladin. I really wanted to understand why he is regarded as such a great commander while his results in the third crusade, despite “winning”, seemed so subpar. Really, he was the perfect foil to Richard.…
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Richard the Lionheart part 2 w/ J Stephen Roberts -- Ep27
J Stephen Roberts of Real Crusades History joins me to discuss Richard the Lionheart and what some of the hostile sources have to say about him. As J Stephen is one of the top history creators online, we also discuss his recently released historical fiction book and his other projects. How will…
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Richard the Lionheart Part 1 w/ John Gillingham -- MMP Ep26
This is the first in a six part series on Richard the Lionheart and what a way to kick it off than with the world’s top scholar! John Gillingham has written the seminal biography on Richard and is widely regarded as the top authority on Richard. In this episode, John joins me to discuss how we…
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Make Your Holiday Feast more Medieval! w/ Andrew Mitchell -- MMP Ep25
Andrew Mitchell is a history professor at Grove City College, a small liberal arts college in western PA where he teaches a recurring and popular history class on “Food and Feasting”. Grove City is one of only a handful of colleges in the country that do not accept federal funds!Thanks to the...
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The Insane Finances of Medieval Canterbury Cathedral w/ Luke Daly -- JFT Ep 24
Luke Daly joins me to discuss the insane, incredible, and very interesting finances of 13th century Canterbury Cathedral. A very interesting look into the economics and finances of medieval England and the medieval church. The perfect gift for the history enthusiast in your life - and with a...
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Want to buy a castle? Pendragon Foundation does w/ Nathan Hood -- JFT Ep 23
Nathan Hood, founder of the newly created Pendragon Foundation joins me on this episode of Just Feudal Things to discuss the sad state of castles (and historical sites) in Britain and what he is going to try and do about it. It’s a good opportunity to consider how the past shapes our lives now…
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Could the Mongols have conquered Europe? w/ Jack Wilson -- JFT Ep22
Jack Wilson (Mongol EXPERT) joins me to explore the history of European-Mongol conflict between the 1240s and 1280s and to use what we know of what did happen to inform the often-speculated question: Could the Mongols have conquered Europe?After you listen to the episode, let me know what you...
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Medieval Women Who Ruled w/ Dr. Elizabeth Norton - JFT Ep 21
I'm sorry, I made a mistake on the original upload and I need to reupload! Dr. Elizabeth Norton joins me to discuss some of the medieval women featured in her recent book “Women Who Ruled the World”. We discuss Empress Matilda, Charlotte of Cyprus, Tamar of Georgia, Isabelle the Catholic, and...
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The Truth about Medieval Warhorses w/ Dr Emma Herbert-Davies - JFT Ep 20
It’s been TWENTY episodes! In this exciting episode, Dr. Emma Herbert-Davies joins me to discuss the reality of medieval warhorses which was the focus of her very novel research. She poured over horse-keeping records from the reigns of Edwards I & II to discover many tricks of the trade, as well…
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The medieval "Great Books" with Dcn. Harrison Garlick -- JFT Ep 19
Deacon Harrison Garlick joins me to discuss the "great books" that affected the medieval mind and the great books that came out of the medieval period. We discuss Plato, Aristotle, Boethius, Cicero, The Song of Roland, Canterbury Tales, and more. Ever wonder why there aren't many "great books"…
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Real Historians vs Pop Historians, A Roundtable Discussion -- JFT Ep 18
This is a roundtable discussion between REAL HISTORIANS David Parnell and John D Hosler and POP HISTORIANS myself and Andrew of Shadows over Constantinople. You may have seen some online tension between pop historians/enthusiasts and "real" historians. I have experienced a bit of that myself (see...
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The Curious Case of "Historians" who ..hate history? -- JFT Ep18 prequel
This is a podcast response to a clique of substack "historians" who have publicly slandered me. Disclaimers: 1- Links below are for your educational purposes. Please do not give any hate comments or harass these people at all. In fact, if you'd like to “get revenge” on them, the best way is to...
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Psychopath or Misunderstood? Richard III w/Matt Lewis -- JFT Ep17
Matt Lewis joins me today to talk about Richard III, The Wars of the Roses, Bosworth Field, Richard’s early life, and some of his views on medieval history. I was unaware until recently that there may be much more to the case of the Princes in the Tower than meets the eye and Matt is maybe one of...
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Medieval Monarchy Unraveling w/ Taylor Kniphfer - JFT Ep16
Taylor Kniphfer joins me today to discuss Wars of the Roses and how this period of warfare (also somewhat experienced separately throughout Europe) caused the medieval polity and monarchy to unravel. Stable systems (and secure monarchs) of monarchy were replaced by insecure monarchs and an…
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Was Feudalism really just Slavery? w/ Levi Roach. JFT Ep15
Slavery with extra steps? Professor Levi Roach joins me to discuss Feudalism. An hour goes quickly so we touch on three main points. Did Feudalism exist (the academic debate)? Was Feudalism just slavery? What was Feudalism like? If you would like to dive deeper and read his paper on Feudalism it…
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The Last Anglo-Saxon King --JFT Ep14 w/ Paula Lofting
Did Harold Godwinson have a legitimate claim to the throne of England? Did William the Conqueror? What was Anglo-Saxon culture like? Author Paula Lofting joins me to discuss the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, Harold Godwinson. You can check out Paula’s book on Harold Godwinson here You can...
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The Albigensian Crusade with Laurence Marvin
Laurence Marvin, professor of history at Berry University, joins me to discuss the Albigensian Crusade. Who were the Cathars? What was the purpose of the Crusade? What did the French Kings stand to gain? We talk about the slaughter (and famous quote) of Beziers and what happens to Raymond Roger...
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Myths, Misconceptions, and Modern Scholarship of the First Crusade with Dr. James Naus
The First Crusade is a massive subject. Dr. James Naus joins me to cover every single myth, misconception, and proper perspective that modern scholarship has revealed within the time that our very short discussion allowed. Were the crusaders cannibals? Did Alexios break his oath? Was Stephen of...
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Richard the Lionheart's Queen (Berengaria) - JFT Ep11 w/ Dr. Gabby Storey
This episode is a biographical overview of Richard the Lionheart’s queen! Berengaria of Navarre. Why did they get married? What was their relationship like? What was her life like after Richard? Dr. Storey joins me to explore the life of one of the queens at the height of the Angevin Empire (and...
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Devastating Tragedy, The Fourth Crusade GIGA-EPISODE!! JFT Ep10 w/ Shadows of Constantinople
This is a comprehensive look at the Fourth Crusade from the Eastern Roman perspective. One of the medieval period’s worst tragedies. Join me as I talk with Andrew of Shadows of Constantinople and he walks us through the history of the Fourth Crusade, beginning centuries prior, all the way to the...
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Medieval (Italian) Sword fighting - JFT Ep9 w/ Eric Weiss of Valiant School of Arms
Eric Weiss is an instructor at Valiant School of Arms, specializing in sword fighting in the Italian/Bolognese tradition. We talk about what sword fighting was really like. How techniques developed. And HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) today as a discipline and exploration. You can check…
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Upcoming medieval-inspired game! JFT Ep8 w/ Jan of Knight's Path
I have a very fun episode for you today. I am speaking with Jan, a European game developer who is creating the game Knight’s Path. English is his second language so this is a pretty RARE English interview! When I ask people how they got into medieval history, some say books, others movies, but it...
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Great Man or Instrument of God? Henry V! JFT7 w/ Medieval Scholar
One of the largest medieval history accounts on X, Medieval Scholar joins me to talk about Henry V and various theories of history. Was Henry a great man? Was he an instrument of God? How should we look at history and how can we look at the life of one of England’s greatest warrior kings!To read...
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Painting Dante's Inferno - JFT6 w/Eric Armusik
In this episode I am joined by Eric Armusik to discuss Dante and his enormous artistic project in progress, 40 large canvas paintings of Dante’s “Inferno”. We will discuss an artists perspective of history and historical art, what goes into attempting faithful renditions, and how Eric has been...
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5th Crusade (gone wrong) and medieval military insurgency!
Today I am joined by professor Laurence Marvin to discuss the 5th crusade and medieval military insurgency. Professor Marvin has written the first book-length account of the 5th crusade in over 40 years! He also wrote a chapter in the medieval military strategy book that we covered in the first...
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Was King John evil or..? Just Feudal Things Ep4
Dr. Paul Webster and I discuss whether King John was bad, unlucky, or misunderstood. It's certainly a wild time in English history! We also dive into the basics of Magna Carta and even English Parliament. Follow me on X https://x.com/MemoryMedieval Follow Dr. Paul Webster on X...
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JFT Ep3, The Medieval Roman Empire
Professor David Parnell joins me to help me understand the medieval Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire. Being a non-expert, I have ran up against a lot of confusion in my own reading. We talk about how power works and evolved from the Empire of antiquity. How the army evolved. The relationship of...
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What was medieval music like?
In this episode of Just Feudal Things, composer Robert W Rust walks us through medieval music. What was it like? How did it evolve? What roles did it play in society? Along with a clever story or two.Follow Robert on X at http://x.com/rwalterrust Just Feudal Things is a conversational podcast on...
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Just Feudal Things #001
Just Feudal Things is a new conversational podcast on medieval history featuring enthusiasts and subject matter experts. In this first episode I discuss medieval military strategy and warfare with expert historians John D Hosler and Daniel P Franke. They have just released a new comprehensive…
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"Duelling Stories of the Sixteenth Century"
Before releasing the first episode of Memory Medieval, I wanted to iron out my process, make sure all the tools work, and get a little sea legs under myself. So I set out to record an audiobook first.An audiobook that has never been recorded before!So it is my pleasure to bring to you “Duelling...
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The Just Feudal Things podcast is a conversational podcast with historians and subject matter experts. memorymedieval.substack.com
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Memory Medieval Podcast is created and hosted by Michael.
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