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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the middle ages but were afraid to ask! Two professional medieval historians answer questions from the audience about anything and everything to do with t... more
FAQs about Medieval History for Fun and Profit:How many episodes does Medieval History for Fun and Profit have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
November 04, 2017Episode 14: Best Medieval part 2: DhuodaThe mini-series “Who was the best medieval?” continues with Dhuoda – ninth-century wife, mother, and towering intellectual....more37minPlay
October 21, 2017Episode 13: JusticeHow fair was what passed for a criminal justice system?” How could the concern for justice be so universal, yet exclude so many people? Were lords less likely to be convicted than poor people? (And what about pigs or butterflies?) Listen and find out....more39minPlay
October 01, 2017Episode 12: Humour“What did they find funny?” We turn to the silliest side of the middle ages – and also the nastiest…...more35minPlay
September 02, 2017Episode 10: SlavesDid they have slaves? We’re used to seeing slaves in films and books set under the Roman empire; not so much in those set in medieval Europe – but is this misleading?...more33minPlay
August 19, 2017Episode 9: Best Medieval part 1: Henry the Young King"Who was the best medieval?” What better way to settle this once and for all than with a dedicated (and intermittent) mini-series? First up in this high-stakes competition is Henry the Young King (1155-1183)....more25minPlay
August 06, 2017Episode 8: Pets“Did they have pets? Or just animals to munch on?” The truth about cats and dogs – and monkeys and elephants and polar bears…...more35minPlay
July 08, 2017Episode 6: Time Travel“If I got into a time machine and appeared in contemporary clothes talking the way I talk, would I automatically be burned as a witch?” Not necessarily, though that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t have other things to worry about. Listen to our survival advice and gain peace of mind for your next medieval time-travel adventure....more32minPlay
June 25, 2017Episode 5: Extreme SportsWas battle a bit like modern-day sport?” Find out what it took to be a medieval knight, and how best to show off your skills....more32minPlay
June 11, 2017Episode 4: Swearwords“What were the best swearwords?” Before you get out that Latin slang dictionary, find out what you’re getting into, and the true cost of rudeness in the middle ages…...more35minPlay
May 28, 2017Episode 3: Smell“How badly did it smell, really?” Find out about one of the least savoury aspects of the middle ages. Sensitive souls: you have been warned....more31minPlay
FAQs about Medieval History for Fun and Profit:How many episodes does Medieval History for Fun and Profit have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.