The Medieval Podcast

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 g...

26 Maj 202230min

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 e...

19 Maj 202231min

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 gen...

12 Maj 202234min

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’ h...

5 Maj 202247min

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.t...

28 Apr 202236min

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/Thi...

21 Apr 202257min

This week, Danièle speaks with Barbara Newman about the self in the Middle Ages, how others could shape and transform a person inside and out, and how a medieval person's idea of self reflected their ...

7 Apr 202255min

This week, Danièle recommends some newly-released books on the Middle Ages, covering essay collections, a standout new sourcebook, some primary sources, and a biography of one of her favourite medieva...

31 Mars 202224min