Dr. Sierra Lomuto discusses the racial construction of Mongols as "exotic allies," the 14th-century King of Tars romance, the modern weaponization of medieval symbolism, and racism in medieval academia. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/knightschool_">@knightschool</a>
Manuscript in episode cover art is a detail from King of Tars in the Auchinleck MS f.7ra, c. 1330s, National Library of Scotland copy.

Dr. Sierra Lomuto discusses the racial construction of Mongols as "exotic allies," the 14th-century King of Tars romance, the modern weaponization of medieval symbolism, and racism in medieval academia. Follow us on Twitter @knightschool Manuscript in episode cover art is a detail from King of Tars in the Auchinleck MS f.7ra, c. 1330s, National Library of Scotland copy.

Dr. Sierra Lomuto discusses the racial construction of Mongols as "exotic allies," the 14th-century King of Tars romance, the modern weaponization of medieval symbolism, and racism in medieval academia. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/knightschool_" rel="noopener noreferrer">@knightschool</a>
Manuscript in episode cover art is a detail from King of Tars in the Auchinleck MS f.7ra, c. 1330s, National Library of Scotland copy.

Race in Medieval Romances with Dr. Sierra Lomuto

Monthly doses of the global Middle Ages brought to you by students, for students. Join us as we chat with guest experts from around the world about their research interests. Follow us on Twitter @knightschool_

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Race in Medieval Romances with Dr. Sierra Lomuto

Race in Medieval Romances with Dr. Sierra Lomuto