The Real Middle Ages podcast

In this episode we take a look at Normandy before the arrival of the northmen and introduce some key figures of the Normans including Rollo. The 885 siege on Paris Haesting takes Luna A Statue of Rollo

In this episode we begin a new series call A Norman Foundation. In this episode we explore the Norman myth and the creator of the main text, Dudo of St Quentin.

We finally conclude the Origins of the Rus series with a final episode that includes some final thoughts, a Q&A and a new tradition.

Vladimir returns to Kiev and converts the Rus to his new religion. Vladimir watches as the people of Kiev are baptized. Pechenegs raid Rus merchants. Rus Soldiers during the later 10th century. A map of the Kieven Rus territory. The solid red line was the borders of Vladimir's realm in 1015 when he died.

This is part one of a two part Halloween special on Witchcraft, sorcery and magic in the middle ages. In this episode we take a look at the story of how Pope John XXII was the target of a group of assassins who tried using magic as their murder weapon. Pope John XXII. Pope John XXII and his papal court. A map of southern France. The papal palace at the city of Avignon.

In this episode we take a look at the Rus state after the death of Svyatoslav. The warrior prince left three sons to inherit his lands and affairs quickly devolved into civil war.

In this episode we take a look at the many military campaigns of Prince Svyatoslav. Svyatoslav and the Rus invade Bulgaria. Svyatoslav and the Byzantine Emperor John meet in person. Svyatoslav killed by the Pechenegs on the Dnieper.

In this episode we look at the second half of Olga's regency as she converts to the Eastern Orthodox Christianity. An artists interpretation of Olga being baptized Olga meeting with Constantine VII

In this episode we take a look at the successor to the Rus throne after the murder of Igor. A more modern depiction of Olga. Olga watching while the Derevlian nobles were burned in a bath house. Olga when she first comes upon Igor's body.

In this episode we take a look at the second half of Igor's reign as he tries to hold together the Rus after the loss to the Byzantines.