The Medieval Podcast

De: Medievalists.net
  • Sumário

  • All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
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Episódios
  • Ibn Sina and Biruni with S. Frederick Starr
    Nov 21 2024
    Experimenting, translating, and philosophizing about physics and metaphysics, biology and geology, two great thinkers from Central Asia stand out both for their achievements, and their completely opposite points of view. This week, Danièle speaks with S. Frederick Starr about the work and the lives of Ibn Sina (aka Avicenna) and Biruni, their contributions to science and culture, and the reason they outright despised each other.

    You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists
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    48 minutos
  • The Otherworld with Lisa Bitel
    Nov 14 2024
    A place of supernatural encounters both incredibly good and spectacularly bad, the Otherworld featured in stories and songs throughout the Middle Ages, especially on the storied isle of Ireland. This week, Danièle speaks with Lisa Bitel about what the Otherworld was like, why Otherworldly beings were interested in humankind, and where we find these enchanting stories.

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    47 minutos
  • Bad Chaucer with Tison Pugh
    Oct 31 2024
    When it comes to classics of literature, it can feel like there’s a lot of pressure to nod along with the crowd and say that some authors are just brilliant, full stop. But sometimes even great literature isn’t so great. This week, Danièle speaks with Tison Pugh about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.

    You can support this podcast on Patreon. Go to www.patreon.com/medievalists

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    48 minutos

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