How Two Medieval

How Two Medieval

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How Two Medieval episodes

  • Episode 35 - Contrasting Classical Reenactment

    Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the differences between Classical and Medieval impressions with their friend Ben of The Missouri Order of Moderately Civilized Knight Guys.


    We do briefly discuss white supremacy and coopted historical symbolism. 


    As always thanks to Paul Butler for allowing us the use of his music for our intro. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 35 - Authenticity Standards

    Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the errant living history community and the standards, or lack there of, which they share among them. 


    Show notes: 

    Days of Knights

    Deconstructing History

    La Belle Compagnie

    Josh Davis

    The SCA


    1 hr
  • Episode 33 - The Anthropology Perspective with Madeleine Smith

    Join Ari and Matt as they talk to special guest Madeline Smith of the Actually Interesting History podcast about the insights anthropology can lend to the study of the past and by extension living history impressions. 


    Show Notes: 

    Madeleine Smith, Actually Interesting History  

    Instagram 

    Podcast RSS


    A special thanks to Paul Butler for allowing us to use his music. 

    51 min
  • Episode 32 - H2M Reacts to The Green Knight and Last Duel Trailers

    Not only do Ari and Matt share their initial thoughts on these two films based only on their trailers, but they spend sometime discussing the complicated relationship between the medieval living history community and medieval themed movies produced by Hollywood. 


    Show Notes: 

    • The Could Be Worse comic referenced.
    • Paul Butler's Medieval Music
      • 52 min
    • Episode 31 - Event Cooking

      Join Ari and Matt as they provide an overview of cooking at events or when camping, which generally involves cooking over an open flame.


      Also a shout out to Mike Baker and his new podcast Deconstructing History.

      Thank you Paul Butler's Medieval Music for permission to use his music in our intro.

      1 hr 1 min
    • Episode 30 - Reenactorisms

      Join Ari and Matt as they tackle the touchy subject of reenactorisms and how they proliferate through the community. 


      Thank you Paul Butler's Medieval Music for permission to use his music in our intro. 

      1 hr 7 min
    • Episode 29 - Pilgrim Progress Challenge 2021 Aftershow

      Join Ari and Matt as they discuss their favorite events of the year: The Pilgrim Progress Challenge! They go into some of the work behind the scenes, as well as contrasting the evolution of the event from last year to this year, what went right, what can be improved upon, and a couple characteristic, charmingly roguish rabbit trails along the way.

      Paul Butler's Medieval Music

      51 min
    • Episode 28 - Medieval Urban Impressions Feat. Andrew of Popula Urbanum

      Join Ari and Matt as they talk to their special guest Andrew of Popula Urbanum and the Modern Medieval Man about his research into the urban culture of the high medieval. We discuss special considerations and terminology of the city, the realities of city life, and what one can really expect from the merchant class. 


      Show Notes: 

      Paul Butler's Music

      Andrew's YouTube Channel Popula Urbanum

      Modern Medieval Man on Instagram

      Modern Medieval Man on Facebook

      57 min

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    Join your hosts as they discuss the highs and lows of medieval living history and re-enactment. Through their personal experiences, and with a help from expert guests and friends, they walk you…