Black Death Recap
In this episode, I provide a complete recap of the Black Plague story arc from beginning to end in a highly condensed format. This episode covers the scientific nature of Yersinia Pestis, the spread o...
15 Maj 202018min
Episode 126: The Long Shadow
In this episode we examine in more detail the short and long-term consequences of the plague. The Black Death has been credited with bringing about the end of the Middle Ages, which, as we will see, i...
8 Maj 202053min
Supplemental: Medieval Leisure and Sport
In this bonus episode we look at games, sports and tournaments in the Middle Ages. Check my newest historical fiction novel on Alexander the Great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087PJ5S9N
1 Maj 202018min
Episode 125: The Flagellants
In this episode we finish our historical story arc for the Black Death. Last time, we watched as the first cycle of plague died out on the Russian Steppe. But, this time we cover the Flagellants - one...
24 Apr 202026min
The Great (Medieval) English Bake Off
Today we take a look at food, cooking, and baking in the Middle Ages. We are going to focus on England and France because the types of food available would have varied so much by region that it would ...
15 Apr 202017min
Episode 124: The End of the Line
In this episode, we continue to follow the Black Death as it ravages medieval Europe. In 1348 the Black Plague hits London and devastates its population. From their the plague moves to Scotland and I...
10 Apr 202023min
Supplemental: Let's Get Gothic!
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4 Apr 202028min
Supplemental: Let's Build a Cathedral!
While we all shelter in place, I thought I would put out a few fun supplemental episodes on cultural topics that I have not been able to fit into the narrative. This first episode in the series looks ...
29 Mars 202024min
