Memory Medieval Podcast

Taylor Kniphfer joins me today to discuss Wars of the Roses and how this period of warfare (also somewhat experienced separately throughout Europe) caused the medieval polity and monarchy to unravel. Stable systems (and secure monarchs) of monarchy were replaced by insecure monarchs and an unstable ruling class. It was a pivotal period, ending the medieval age and beginning a new one. A fascinating perspective from Taylor who is working on his PhD in the governance of the Dutchy of Lancaster during the wars.For more historical content from Taylor, please subscribe to his substack hereFor more historical content from me, please subscribe to my substack hereIf you are on X, I will add medieval content to your timeline thereThank you for listening. If you enjoyed, please share or leave a review at your convenience and consider becoming a paid supporter. My goal is to do this better, more frequently, and forever but I can only do so with your support! Look forward to the next episode on the Wars of the Roses with a special guest on the 17th of this month!

Slavery with extra steps? Professor Levi Roach joins me to discuss Feudalism. An hour goes quickly so we touch on three main points. Did Feudalism exist (the academic debate)? Was Feudalism just slavery? What was Feudalism like? If you would like to dive deeper and read his paper on Feudalism it is here

If you would like to check out his very excellent book on the Normans it is here

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Previous episodes of Just Feudal Things covered:

-The First Crusade- Myths, Misconceptions, and Modern Scholarship

-The Albigensian Crusade

-The Last Anglo-Saxon King, Harold Godwinson

Coming up, I will have a show with an expert on Richard III discussing evidence that perhaps he did not murder his nephews. New episodes on the 3rd and 17th each month!

Did Harold Godwinson have a legitimate claim to the throne of England? Did William the Conqueror? What was Anglo-Saxon culture like? Author Paula Lofting joins me to discuss the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, Harold Godwinson. You can check out Paula’s book on Harold Godwinson here

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If you have the resources and generosity to support the Memory Medieval project, you can become a paid subscriber on substack or X. If you are enjoying, it also helps if you engage with and share this podcast! Thank you to everyone who has supported my mission to bring epic medieval history to greater light.The previous episode of Just Feudal Things features Laurence Marvin and we discuss The Albigensian Crusade. The next episode will feature Professor Levi Roach and we discuss Feudalism.

Laurence Marvin, professor of history at Berry University, joins me to discuss the Albigensian Crusade. Who were the Cathars? What was the purpose of the Crusade? What did the French Kings stand to gain? We talk about the slaughter (and famous quote) of Beziers and what happens to Raymond Roger Truncaval.You can click here to purchase Laurence’s bookYou can click here to subscribe to my substack, which is the hub for the Just Feudal Things podcast and for the entire Memory Medieval project

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The previous episode was about Myths, Misconceptions, and Modern Scholarship on the First Crusade. The next episode will discuss Harold Godwinson. I am going to introduce a new benefit for paid substack subscribers, allowing you to ask questions that I will ask the guests on podcast episodes. So if you’d like to participate a bit in the conversation, that’s a little bonus for you. And thank you to everyone who is supporting my work, even those of you who simply like or share the content. Thank you!

The First Crusade is a massive subject. Dr. James Naus joins me to cover every single myth, misconception, and proper perspective that modern scholarship has revealed within the time that our very short discussion allowed. Were the crusaders cannibals? Did Alexios break his oath? Was Stephen of Blois a coward? Were the crusaders colonizers or attempting a land grab? Was Bohemond a villain? We cover it all! (Except Robert Curthose… we don’t get to him, unfortunately)

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If you’d like to support my efforts to continue producing ever more medieval history content, the paid subscriptions have been opened on substack. For those of you with the resources and generosity, your support is much appreciated, thank you. But for all of you, I will continue working to bring you the maximum amount of medieval history content. If you missed the last episode, it’s on Richard the Lionheart’s queen Berengaria. The next episode is on the Albigensian Crusade, our first returning guest!

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This episode is a biographical overview of Richard the Lionheart’s queen! Berengaria of Navarre. Why did they get married? What was their relationship like? What was her life like after Richard? Dr. Storey joins me to explore the life of one of the queens at the height of the Angevin Empire (and what happened to her).

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Just Feudal Things is a conversational podcast about medieval history featuring subject matter experts and enthusiasts. New episodes on the 3rd and 17th of each month. And of course I appreciate any feedback, questions, or letting me know what you think!

This is a comprehensive look at the Fourth Crusade from the Eastern Roman perspective. One of the medieval period’s worst tragedies. Join me as I talk with Andrew of Shadows of Constantinople and he walks us through the history of the Fourth Crusade, beginning centuries prior, all the way to the disaster of 1204. Was a clash between East and West inevitable? Many thanks to Andrew for this EPIC conversation that went for well over three hours!

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Let me know what you think in the comments and if you’re listening on a platform where you can leave a review, it would be much appreciated! New episodes of Just Feudal Things release on the 3rd and 17th of each month. Stay tuned, we may have a very interesting episode on a medieval queen later this month!

Eric Weiss is an instructor at Valiant School of Arms, specializing in sword fighting in the Italian/Bolognese tradition. We talk about what sword fighting was really like. How techniques developed. And HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) today as a discipline and exploration.

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Just Feudal Things is a conversational podcast about medieval history featuring subject matter experts and enthusiasts. If you have a moment to let me know what you think in a comment or if you can leave a review for the algorithm, it’s much appreciated!

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Next episode is the 10th episode and it is going to be a GIANT episode over 3 hours long!

I have a very fun episode for you today. I am speaking with Jan, a European game developer who is creating the game Knight’s Path. English is his second language so this is a pretty RARE English interview! When I ask people how they got into medieval history, some say books, others movies, but it seems more and more are saying games. I think it is important to support good projects across the spectrum because in a round about way, in preserves and promotes our history!

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The next episode will be on medieval swordfighting, specifically Italian in the 15th century.

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One of the largest medieval history accounts on X, Medieval Scholar joins me to talk about Henry V and various theories of history. Was Henry a great man? Was he an instrument of God? How should we look at history and how can we look at the life of one of England’s greatest warrior kings!To read the mentioned Aristocratic Fury post you can click hereTo follow Medieval Scholar on X you can click hereTo enjoy Medieval Scholar on his new substack you can click hereTo enjoy my substack you can click here To follow me on X you can click hereJust Feudal Things is a conversational podcast on medieval history featuring subject matter experts and enthusiasts. New episodes on the 3rd and 17th of each month! If you have a moment to leave a comment or review, it’s always appreciated to know what you think and hear any feedback, thank you!Apologies for the delay on the release of this episode, we actually had to go back and re-record twice due to unforeseen, random technical issues!