Podcasts about mediaeval

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 49:45

Welcome to the final episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we finish our discussion about the game before diving into some very serious fanfic! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Bluesky Starter Pack! https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Brian Saliba Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg Games/Tools discussed this episode: Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme: Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:02:04) - How does the character creation set up your expectations for play? (00:06:43) - What is the biggest flaw/strength of character creation in this system? (00:13:57) - Fanfic! (00:27:27) - Take it up a level! - How does one gather new accouterments? (00:35:40) - Episode Closer (00:37:30) - Call to Action (00:43:03) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914 Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Series 78.4 - Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Discussion)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 42:46

Welcome to the fourth episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we learn more about Brian before analyzing both the character sheets as well as how the character creation stacks up to other games! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Bluesky Starter Pack! https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Brian Saliba Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg Games/Tools discussed this episode: Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme: Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:35) - Reintroductions (00:09:30) - D20 for your thoughts? (00:10:53) - What character creation mechanic does Brian like to see in a system? (00:13:15) - What story does the character sheet tell in this game? (00:21:35) - How does the character creation for Monty Python stack up to other games? (00:32:39) - Call to Action (00:36:04) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914 Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Series 78.3 - Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Creation Concluded)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 59:10

Welcome to the third episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we finish making our characters! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Bluesky Starter Pack! https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Brian Saliba Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg Games/Tools discussed this episode: Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme: Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:53) - Accoutrement (00:15:17) - Indifference (00:20:03) - Death and Loony status (00:21:31) - Currency (00:22:55) - More flavor (00:25:29) - Names (00:30:57) - Recaps (00:35:02) - Spiffing Serious Ability (00:41:57) - Episode Closer (00:46:03) - Call to Action (00:52:28) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914 Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Series 78.2 - Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Creation Continued)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 55:20

Welcome to the second episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we start making our characters! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Bluesky Starter Pack! https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Brian Saliba Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg Games/Tools discussed this episode: Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme: Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:02:14) - How did the aesthetics of the game come together with a blend of public domain and custom art? (00:11:05) - Terms and Concepts (00:12:06) - Let's make some people! (00:17:54) - Class (00:22:07) - Traits and Mechanics (00:35:30) - Choosing Traits and/or Retainers (00:44:17) - Call to Action (00:48:37) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914 Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Series 78.1 - Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Creation)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 63:05

Welcome to the first episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we learn what this game is all about as well as quite a bit of detail about the game development experience with a licensed property. Character Creation Cast Patreon - Promo Code C3THANKS for 20% off! https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Bluesky Starter Pack! https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Brian Saliba Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg Games/Tools discussed this episode: Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme: Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:29) - Introductions (00:03:32) - What's in a game? - Core Concept (00:06:12) - What is the setting? (00:08:04) - What materials do we need to play? (00:10:58) - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore? (00:17:10) - What was it like creating a game with humor at the core? (00:22:30) - How does one create a game like this and still keep it open ended for players to explore on their own? (00:31:05) - What can characters do in this game? (00:32:53) - How does the licensing process work to make a game like this? (00:41:41) - How long was the game in development for? (00:47:08) - Call to Action (00:57:22) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914 Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In Conversation | Mediaeval Feasts and Foraging - with Annie Gray

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 40:41

Dan is joined by food historian Annie Gray, to take a culinary voyage back in time to the feasts of the Plantagenet courts, and for a peek inside a peasant's pantry. Along the way, Annie busts plenty of Mediaeval food myths and introduces Dan to the strange delights of the 'open arse fruit'. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted by Dan Jones and Annie Gray Producer - Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer - Suhaar Ali Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Eric Ryan and Jen Mistri Marketing - Kieran Lancini Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can mediaeval practices save the world?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 46:26

In a world of limited resources, people in the Middle Ages knew how to exploit the natural world in a way that was sustainable. Jason talks to Annette Kehnel about sustainability in the Middle Ages.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Conversation | Mediaeval sex and bishop brothels - with Diarmaid MacCulloch

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 30:15

This episode contains frequent references to sex. Dan Jones is joined by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of Lower than the Angels, for a look at the long and complicated relationship between the Church and our love lives. Who was Pope Gregory VII and why did he want to stop clergy from having sex? How have views on same-sex love changed over time? And why were bishops in charge of London's first brothels? Image Credit - Barry Jones A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted by Dan Jones and Diarmaid MacCulloch Producer - Georgia Mills Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Eric Ryan and Jen Mistri Marketing - Kieran Lancini Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell and Joshua Gibbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you make a mediaeval book?

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 40:48

Sara Charles is a researched into books and manuscripts, who has learned all of the processes that went into making books in the Middle Ages. She joins Jason to talk about manuscripts books, and all thinks ink and vellum!Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was mediaeval armour for defence or for show?

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 43:50

Jason Kingsley, CBE, talks to armourer Toby Capwell about their time spent jousting against each other, how you know when to give up jousting and how armour worked in the Middle Ages.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many seasons were there in the mediaeval year? (The answer may surprise you!)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 35:13

In this episode, Jason talks to Eleanor Parker about her book Winters In The World: A Journey Through The Anglo-Saxon Year.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Do Olympic Winners Bite Their Gold Medals?

Stuff That Interests Me

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 6:08

I am now at the Edinburgh Fringe with Shaping the Earth, a “lecture with funny bits” about the history of mining. I'm then taking the show to London on October 9th and 10th to the Museum of Comedy. Please come if you fancy a bit of “learning and laughter”. The Edinburgh link is here. And the London link is here.ALSOIMPORTANT: somebody has been impersonating me on here and asking readers to message them on WhatsApp. Obviously it is not me. Don't engage. Stop engaging and block, if you have started. And DON'T send any money.“They don't give you gold medals for beating somebody. They give you gold medals for beating everybody.” Michael Johnson, sprinterWhy do Olympic winners bite their gold medals? The short answer is: for no other reason than a photographer just told them to. But the tradition of biting gold goes back a long way.You might have seen pirates in movies biting their coins too. While such hard-toothed individuals might inspire excitement in modern audiences, ordinary merchants and traders, indeed anyone handling money, used to bite their coins too: it was a rude test of the purity of the metal. Prospectors in the 19th-century gold rushes also used this method to differentiate between real gold and fool's gold? As well as scraping (to look for plate) or indenting to test softness, biting might involve a little bending too, using the teeth as a clamp to bend against. If the metal is soft and malleable, it was likely pure gold or silver. Hard and brittle, it could indicate that the coin was counterfeit or mixed with other metals. Too soft, however, and the coin was likely lead, coated with gold, a common counterfeit in the 19th century. (Lead is softer than gold). The method might expose crude forgeries, but it would by no means have been foolproof. Copper was added to gold coins from the Tudor period onwards, which would have made them harder, and the bite test that much less reliable, though in Mediaeval times biting might have worked better. Coins, such as Florence's florin, the standard of the day, were 24 carat, thin, and relatively soft. The bite test might have exposed forgeries.Weighing is more effective, and any merchant would have a set of scales, though perhaps not a pirate. The stamp of the issuer, ideally a reputable royal, also went a long way to certifying authenticity. For the prospectors of the gold rushes, however, who only required a simple differentiation between actual and fool's gold, the bite test would have been more dependable. We have always used our bodies to measure things.Looking to buy gold in these uncertain times? Then check out my recent report, and look no further than my recommended bullion dealer, the Pure Gold Company. Premiums are low, quality of service is high, and you get to deal with a human being who knows their stuff.What are gold medals made of?Today's Olympic winners needn't bother biting their gold. The last time an Olympic gold medal was made of solid gold was over a hundred years ago in 1912 in Stockholm.The gold medals at the 1896 Olympics in Athens, when the Games were first revived, did not contain any gold. They were made of silver and gilded with a thin layer of gold. The same happened at Paris in 1900.Things perked up for the athletes in 1904 at the St. Louis Olympics, when the gold medals were made of 12-karat gold (50% gold, 50% copper). There was a considerable upgrade in 1908 in London, when the gold medals were 22-karat gold, weighing almost an ounce (25g). This proved the peak. (Just as it was probably Britain's peak too). There were 109 gold medals handed out. That's over 100 ounces. Expensive!Steady debasement followed. At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics the gold medals were 18-karat gold. From 1920 in Antwerp onwards, the medals were back to gilded silver.Today the International Olympic Committee stipulates that modern Olympic gold medals must weigh at least 500 grams, and contain at least 6g of gold. Olympic gold medals remain largely of silver (93%), copper (6%), plated with about 6 grams of (a bit more than a 1/5 ounce) of gold. A gold medal is thus roughly 1% gold. At the 2022 Olympics in Tokyo, the metals to make the medals came from a recycling initiative. The Japanese handed in nearly 80,000 tonnes of electrical gadgets, including laptops, digital cameras, gaming devices and 6 million phones. The appliances yielded 32kg/1,000 ounces of gold, 3,500 kg/113,000 ounces of silver and 2,200kg of copper. (There is, I learn, about eighty times as much gold in one tonne of cellphones than there is a typical tonne of rock at a gold mine). All 5,000 medals were made from the recycled materials, which were identified using Vanta X-ray fluorescence analyzers, which can identify metals and accurately determine their karat value in a matter of seconds.Until next time,DominicCharlie Morris is one of my closest mates and he writes what I think is one of the best investment newsletters out there, in fact a suite of them. I urge you to sign up for a free trial. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

BONUS EPISODE - A Guide To Mediaeval England

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 46:08

In this bonus episode, Charlie Higson welcomes back one his previous guests, Matt Lewis, who originally joined Charlie back on Episode 22 to make the case for 'Dick The Bad', unsurprising as Matt is chair of the Richard III society.Now though, Matt goes all mediaeval on us as he talks about his newest book, The History Hit Guide To Mediaeval England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 5 | Bonus: Beasts at feasts

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 27:06

To mark the launch of season 5, we are dishing out a free sample of This is History Plus. Each week Dan and producer Georgia explore strange tangents and delicious Medieval gossip. This episode serves up some of the most excessive Mediaeval shopping lists and feasts including an out-of-place porpoise and several thousand chickens. Plus, why Robert the Bruce killed someone in a church, and was Edward II a jock or a nerd? This Is History Plus also includes hours of interviews with celebrated historians, the entire backlog of main episodes ad-free and the chance to ask Dan your questions. You can try it out with a seven day trial: head to historypod.com or click ‘try free' on Apple podcasts. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Presented by Dan Jones and Georgia Mills Producer - Dom Tyerman Assistant producer: Harry Gordon Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Marketing - Kieran Lancini Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEO Yourself! Are you ready to Get Sh*t Done?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 46:23

Today we're talking about motivation, inspiration, and just generally the power to actually get things done. Whether it's cash flow or weight loss, stuff needs doing, and if you can't finish it, why bother starting? We discuss our experiences with managing family life, setting boundaries, and prioritising self-care, and also dig into our fascination with Mediaeval Britain. We get into the challenges of scaling entrepreneurial ventures while maintaining a personal touch, emphasise the importance of continuous improvement and learning to remain successful, and offer insights on how to balance personal and financial goals.

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Episode 150: Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme

The Story Told RPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 60:47

Kim leads the gang through a riotious romp and review of the new Monty Python RPG avaliable for preorder now! Pick up the game here! Want to join the conversation? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/gPVH7a9 We are also affiliates with Fan Roll Dice by Metallic Dice Games: Follow this link: https://fanrolldice.com and enter the promo code STORYTOLD10 to receive 10% off your order! To help support the show, share it, or rate and review on your podcast service of choice. To support us financially, please donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thestorytold Website: https://www.thestorytoldpodcast.com Instagram: @thestorytoldpodcast Twitter: @storytoldpod Email: thestorytoldpodcast@gmail.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thestorytoldpodcast Follow Fools Moon Entertainment across social media in the links below: Instagram: @foolsmoonentertain Twitter: @foolsmoonei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foolsmoonentertainment/ Our music is composed by James Horan. To contact him regarding composition, send him an email: jhoran99@optonline.net

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A Trip To Medieval France And The City Of Angouleme

Life in Rural France

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 33:31

You've probably never heard of it, but Angouleme is the capital of the Charente region in southwest France, and if you're a fan of history, art and architecture then it's one to put on your French bucket list. You almost feel like you're stepping back in time as the architecture is a fusion of Mediaeval and Renaissance, with a bit of Parisian glamour thrown in for good measure.It can trace its history all the way back to the Iron Age but it was Isabella of Angouleme who really put the town on the French map.So join me as we take a step back in time and discover this hidden gem in the depths of rural France.For full notes and details on today's episode follow the links below:The Notorious Isabella of AngoulemeThings To Do In The Town Of AngoulemeThe Comic Strip Festival In AngoulemeThe Best Restaurant In AngoulemeI'm Kylie Lang, owner of Life in Rural France, a travel blog dedicated to helping others explore & discover all that France has to offer. On the blog, you'll discover sections covering:City Guides - everything you need to know about visiting cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Rouen, La Rochelle and many more.Moving to France - lots of resources to help you plan your move from visas and insurance to sim cards and watching TV.French Travel News - discover what's happening in France, from festivals and events to the latest deals and offers.If there is anything you'd like to know about living in France, the French culture or the history of this wonderful country, feel free to DM me on Instagram @lifeinruralfrance

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Echoes Podcast: Trio Mediaeval Interview

Interview Podcast – Echoes

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024

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Cardinal Richelieu and the Table Knife

The Retrospectors

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 11:20

Disdain for bad table manners reportedly led 17th Century Machiavelli Cardinal Richelieu to insist that knives should be flattened at his table on 13th May, 1637 - revolutionising dining etiquette. While some Mediaeval habits such as spitting and urinating at the table had largely disappeared by this era, finger-licking and the use of knives as toothpicks had persisted, and Richelieu's irritation with such behaviours supposedly spurred him to action (although: it was probably *also* convenient for the baddie from ‘The Three Musketeers' not to have a load of sharp knives in his guests' pockets…) In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly trace the evolution of dining customs, from communal bowls to individual plates and utensils; question whether the polite use of toothpicks at the table has actually ever been solved; and explain why a Royal edict in 1699 popularised the table knife across France… Further Reading: • ‘Rhodri Marsden's interesting objects: The table knife' (The Independent, 2015): https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/rhodri-marsden-s-interesting-objects-the-table-knife-10229114.html • ‘Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things' (Chartwell Books, 2016): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Panati_s_Extraordinary_Origins_of_Everyd/utroDAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=knife+%2B+richelieu&pg=PA80&printsec=frontcover • ‘How To Sharpen A Knife' (Gordon Ramsay, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBn1i9YqN1k Love the show? Support us! Join

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The Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1409-1530, by Oscar Browning. Part I.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 115:06

Italy from 1409 to 1530 is synonymous with the Renaissance, but this was also the age of the condottieri, Italian captains of mercenary companies and multinational armies who fought in the service of city states, monarchs, and the Pope. Some like Ludovico Sforza in Milan seized power and founded dynasties in their own right. The merchant princes of the Medici family reached their apogee in Lorenzo the Magnificent in Florence, but faltered in the Papacy; Leo X proved no match for Martin Luther, and Clement VII was powerless to avert the sack of Rome in 1527. Venice lost her overseas empire to the Turks, while proud King Francis I, defeated by the Emperor Charles and a prisoner in Madrid, was eventually forced to relinquish all hope of Italian conquest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1409-1530, by Oscar Browning. Part II.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 108:17

Italy from 1409 to 1530 is synonymous with the Renaissance, but this was also the age of the condottieri, Italian captains of mercenary companies and multinational armies who fought in the service of city states, monarchs, and the Pope. Some like Ludovico Sforza in Milan seized power and founded dynasties in their own right. The merchant princes of the Medici family reached their apogee in Lorenzo the Magnificent in Florence, but faltered in the Papacy; Leo X proved no match for Martin Luther, and Clement VII was powerless to avert the sack of Rome in 1527. Venice lost her overseas empire to the Turks, while proud King Francis I, defeated by the Emperor Charles and a prisoner in Madrid, was eventually forced to relinquish all hope of Italian conquest.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1409-1530, by Oscar Browning. Part III.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 104:42

Italy from 1409 to 1530 is synonymous with the Renaissance, but this was also the age of the condottieri, Italian captains of mercenary companies and multinational armies who fought in the service of city states, monarchs, and the Pope. Some like Ludovico Sforza in Milan seized power and founded dynasties in their own right. The merchant princes of the Medici family reached their apogee in Lorenzo the Magnificent in Florence, but faltered in the Papacy; Leo X proved no match for Martin Luther, and Clement VII was powerless to avert the sack of Rome in 1527. Venice lost her overseas empire to the Turks, while proud King Francis I, defeated by the Emperor Charles and a prisoner in Madrid, was eventually forced to relinquish all hope of Italian conquest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1409-1530, by Oscar Browning. Part IV.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 89:24

Italy from 1409 to 1530 is synonymous with the Renaissance, but this was also the age of the condottieri, Italian captains of mercenary companies and multinational armies who fought in the service of city states, monarchs, and the Pope. Some like Ludovico Sforza in Milan seized power and founded dynasties in their own right. The merchant princes of the Medici family reached their apogee in Lorenzo the Magnificent in Florence, but faltered in the Papacy; Leo X proved no match for Martin Luther, and Clement VII was powerless to avert the sack of Rome in 1527. Venice lost her overseas empire to the Turks, while proud King Francis I, defeated by the Emperor Charles and a prisoner in Madrid, was eventually forced to relinquish all hope of Italian conquest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1409-1530, by Oscar Browning. Part V.

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 90:33

Italy from 1409 to 1530 is synonymous with the Renaissance, but this was also the age of the condottieri, Italian captains of mercenary companies and multinational armies who fought in the service of city states, monarchs, and the Pope. Some like Ludovico Sforza in Milan seized power and founded dynasties in their own right. The merchant princes of the Medici family reached their apogee in Lorenzo the Magnificent in Florence, but faltered in the Papacy; Leo X proved no match for Martin Luther, and Clement VII was powerless to avert the sack of Rome in 1527. Venice lost her overseas empire to the Turks, while proud King Francis I, defeated by the Emperor Charles and a prisoner in Madrid, was eventually forced to relinquish all hope of Italian conquest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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003 Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme

Adventure Awaits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 73:40

After a 2 month hiatus, we are back for the finale! What's in the cave!? Editing & Sound Design byKevin

New Year's Eve in Tuscany, 5 smart choices - Ep. 163

What's Up Tuscany English

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 26:32

We come back after a little Christmas break trying to answer one of the most annoying questions ever: "what are you doing on New Year's Eve?". While it looks quite harmless, it has the potential to unleash a world of pain, both to your sanity and your beleaguered wallet. I've made so many mistakes trying to follow the party imperative that I pretty much gave up completely on this tradition, choosing to spend the last hours of the year mostly at home. As not many people ascribe to this rather austere fashion, I was wondering if it was indeed possible to have a great time in Tuscany without breaking any further the proverbial bank. Happy to report that there are indeed quite a few interesting options available that you might still be able to book if you're already in this neck of the woods. This explains why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you all over this remarkable region to give you five smart choices for a New Year's Eve to remember for a long time.If you listen to the full episode you will find that we tried to cater to all sorts of people. If you're a history buff like yours truly, you might be able to attend a real Mediaeval banquet, organised in an ancient abbey that is just a trebuchet throw away from Monteriggioni, one of the most outstanding walled towns in Italy. If the whole idea of spending a night wearing potentially silly costumes, looking at court jesters or magicians playing some tricks doesn't sound particularly appealing, don't fret: we've got you covered. Are you in love with the paranormal? Why don't you have your party in an ancient castle that is said to host the restless soul of a famous commander, murdered brutally centuries ago in Florence? While we don't really believe in this kind of things, people say that this very pretty castle actually experiences strange phenomena, from sabre rattling to sounds of chains quite regularly. Who knows? You might be able to actually meet old Baldaccio d'Anghiari.In the last three chapters we will provide you with a wealth of information on how to spend a perfect New Year's Eve if you have quite specific needs. If you're a discerning traveller that appreciates some quality time in a quiet and refined locale, we've got the right place for you: a 14th century monastery that has been recently converted into a B&B. You know what the best part is? This cloister is very close to the mysterious and fascinating Etruscan town of Volterra, which has many things to explore in its cramped alleys. If you can't resist the call of the crowd, why don't you head to Lucca, which truly shines in the time between Christmas and Epiphany. From gourmet meals in Piazza Anfiteatro to the historic Christmas market that offers the best products of this land, you'll also be able to celebrate 2024 twice in just a few minutes. Want to know why? Listen to the episode, it's really a fun little oddity.While I would advise you to head to the Teatro del Giglio for their New Year's Eve concert and dinner, if you're more inclined to have some wholesome fun, nothing better than heading to Leghorn. Here you'll find pretty much anything you might want: from a laughter-filled vernacolo show at the Teatro Quattro Mori to a very fancy cenone in a five star hotel that is just on the Terrazza Mascagni, where you can see the amazing fireworks on the sea. Probably the best way to spend your night is to wander downtown, jumping from a bar to some great quick food options. Just be sure to be in Ardenza the next morning to witness the first swim of the year of the sea-crazed Livornesi. Whatever you choose, I hope your 2024 will be full of peace, good fortune and health. After all we've been through, we all need a lucky break.Email: podcast@larno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.itTwitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscanyLINKS TO SOURCEShttps://www.chiostrodellemonache.com/https://www.castellodisorci.it/https://www.medievalitaly.it/https://www.capodannissimo.com/toscana/capodanno-a-firenze/https://www.ghpalazzo.it/https://www.teatrodelgiglio.it/it/news/dettaglio/concerto-di-capodanno-2024/BACKGROUND MUSICPipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)Incompetech - Leopard Print ElevatorPipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - Blue Hope New SkyPipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original InstrumentalAll released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commonshttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commonshttp://www.pipechoir.com/

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Selecting a Ghost: The Ghosts of Goresthorpe Grange (1883)

Doings of Doyle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 53:49

This episode, we return to a different incarnation of Goresthorpe Grange in ‘Selecting A Ghost' from December 1883. You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Selecting_a_Ghost And read the show notes here: https://www.doingsofdoyle.com/2023/12/46-selecting-ghost-ghosts-of.html. Listen to the podcast on your podcaster of choice. The episode will be released on our YouTube channel in the next few hours, with closed captions shortly after. And if you are enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating or review on your podcaster of choice, or sponsor us on PayPal or Patreon. Thank you! Synopsis After making his fortune in the grocery business, Argentine D'Odd has developed a raft of social pretension and acquired property and ancestry to match. He now lives in a moated Mediaeval castle, with his own coat of arms and a carefully chosen gallery of instant ancestor portraits. All his new and venerable home lacks is a resident ghost, and now his wife's resourceful cousin, Jack Brocket, has met a man in a pub who can remedy that defect… Next time on Doings of Doyle 2023 was an eventful year for Conan Doyle scholarship. We take a look at some of the highlights and look forward to 2024. Acknowledgements Thanks to our sponsor, Belanger Books (www.belangerbooks.com), and our supporters on Patreon and Paypal. Image credits: Thanks to Alexis Barquin at The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopaedia for permission to reproduce these images. Please support the encyclopaedia at www.arthur-conan-doyle.com. Music credit: Sneaky Snitch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Coming up on This is History Plus

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 4:56

While Dan is typing as fast as he can, getting Season 4 of Dynasty to Die For to your ears, there are some very exciting episodes to tide you over on this This is History Plus. Here's a short teaser for some of the things coming your way. Learn all about dastardly farting pirates, how to be a mindful monk of the middle ages, and the best way to celebrate Christmas, Mediaeval style. To sign up, just visit ‘This is History' on Apple Podcasts and click ‘try free' at the top of the page to start your free trial today or visit thisishistorypod.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

002 Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme

Adventure Awaits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 96:00

We continue our little adventure in the world of Monty Python. Editing & Sound Design byKevin Robbins

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Buonconvento, is it Tuscany's prettiest village? - Ep. 160

What's Up Tuscany English

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 26:35

After spending almost three years talking about my wonderful homeland, some of you might wonder how a one man band seems always able to find reasonably interesting topics. The process is a lot messier than I'd like but sometimes it borders sheer madness. This week, for example, I had scheduled a completely different episode but decided against it. I tossed the notes I had already taken and started staring at the map, looking for inspiration. A name immediately attracted my attention, a weird but auspicious name of a little town near Siena. I had been there years ago and found it very pretty but I had no idea it was hiding so many interesting things. This is why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Buonconvento, what many consider one of Italy's prettiest villages and tell you everything there is to know about this small but very quirky hamlet.If you listen to the full episode you will learn how, for a hot minute, this town had all the eyes of Europe on it due to the mysterious death of an emperor and how, centuries ago, the famous writer Boccaccio immortalized forever the crazy tale of a cheeky and very unfaithful servant. Then I will walk you downtown to discover the secrets of the town hall, the funny clock tower that looks like a smaller replica of Siena's Torre del Mangia and why this Mediaeval town is so full of Liberty-style buildings, Italy's answer to Art Nouveau architecture. In the following chapter I will tell you about the outstanding museum that hosts some of Italy's greatest sacred art masterpieces and a smaller barn conversion that is dedicated to the life of regular farmers of the past. If you're into the spooky side of life, I will guide you to a beautiful villa on a nearby hill that, according to many locals, is haunted by the ghost of its owner.In the final chapters I'll tell you about a small pastry shop nearby that, since 1959, has become a must stop for sweets lovers everywhere. As Queen Elizabeth II was a great fan of their cookies, they have built quite a following overseas but some of their unique creations are so good that it's worth travelling there so that you can taste them out of the oven. Last but not least, I'll let you know about a very interesting day trip through the Orcia and Arbia Valleys with historic locomotives, an incredible hotel that was built from restoring an abandoned village and, at least as far as I'm concerned, one of the best restaurants around. While its name is odd, "The Crazy Count", the food they serve is out of this world, especially the local cheese. The Val d'Arbia is nowhere near as popular as some other parts of Tuscany but it has so much to offer. Think about going there next time you plan your next visit.Email: podcast@larno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.itTwitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscanyLINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)https://www.tuscanypeople.com/buonconvento-di-nome-e-di-fatto/https://www.finestresullarte.info/viaggi/buonconvento-luogo-felice-crete-senesihttps://www.tuscanysweetlife.com/province/provincia-siena/buonconvento/https://siviaggia.it/borghi/borgo-buonconvento-toscana/217877/https://www.ledolcezzedinanni.com/https://www.pieveasalti.it/https://www.trenonatura.terresiena.itinfo@visionedelmondo.it / +39 0577 48003BACKGROUND MUSICPipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)Incompetech - Leopard Print ElevatorWayne John Bradley - Pick You UpMike Chino - Calm and HarmonyWUFO - Hyde ParkPipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original InstrumentalAll released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commonshttps://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmonyhttps://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-parkhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commonshttp://www.pipechoir.com/

Radicofani, the home of the Tuscan Robin Hood - Ep. 159

What's Up Tuscany English

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 20:15

One of the best things you can do in Tuscany is just to take your vehicle and drive without a real destination in the back roads of this amazing land. The least you will find is many charming villages, vistas to die for and, maybe, a place where you can get great food without breaking the bank. Sometimes, though, Lady Luck throws you a very juicy bone. I came to this little village near Mount Amiata absolutely by chance, as I was driving through the Brunello region with my motorbike. When I saw that lonely, imposing tower in the distance, I had to turn and see what it was all about. That was a very lucky detour as it allowed me to learn a lot about this special part of my region and get to know better one of the most fascinating characters of our region.While his name was made popular back in the 1980s by leading Italian politician, Bettino Craxi, who used it as a nom de plume while writing his caustic editorials, this fellow was a real character. A former nobleman, when the powerful in Siena ganged up against him, stealing all his wealth and power, he struck back by becoming one of the most feared highwaymen ever. He had a heart of gold, though, as he never robbed poor people and frequently gave some of the loot to the people of his town. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Radicofani to tell you everything there is to know about Ghino di Tacco, Tuscany's answer to Robin Hood and the town that never forgot him.If you listen to the full episode you will learn how his sad tale was just an episode of the bloody struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy, how the people of Radicofani came to appreciate this gentle brigand and how a completely random act of kindness saved Ghino di Tacco from the hangman and turned him into a staunch defender of the Pope. After telling you his tale and legend, I will walk you through the imposing fortress that he stole from the Papacy and how it now hosts a very interesting museum that comes with a 100% working Mediaeval catapult. While from the top of the mast you can have outstanding views of the two most charming valleys of this region, the town of Radicofani has a lot to offer. This mandatory stop on the famous Via Francigena is a real Mediaeval gem, has some seriously pretty churches and an ancient post station that the Medici turned into a small palace. If you're into the dark and mysterious parts of life, don't forget to stop at Bosco Isabella, a Romantic garden that is full of charm but also hosts many secretive rites from the Italian Masonic Order.While very small, just over a thousand inhabitants, Radicofani is very much alive and comes with several festivals sprinkled across the year. While in June you can learn about ancient artisans, the main event is in September, when the Palio will see youngsters carrying a heavy barrel across town running like mad men. This is a seriously special village that is becoming more and more popular with foreigners. What's not to like? The countryside is amazing, the food is great, you can get real Brunello at almost bargain prices and enjoy some peace and quiet. Next time you think about coming to visit us, think about Radicofani and the Valdichiana. You will absolutely love it.Email: podcast@larno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.itTwitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscanyLINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)https://www.raffaellabonsignori.it/blog/?ghino-di-tacco--un-bandito-gentiluomo-e-la-fortezza-di-radicofanihttps://www.chiarentana.com/it/blog/ghino-di-tacco-una-storia-di-altri-tempi-133https://www.valdorciamiata.it/radicofani/https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/fortezza-radicofani/https://www.visititaly.eu/it/luoghi-e-itinerari/radicofani-cosa-vedereBACKGROUND MUSICPipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original InstrumentalAll released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commonshttps://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commonshttp://www.pipechoir.com/

001 Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme

Adventure Awaits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 101:30

We try out a new game that Chris helped Kickstart! Editing & Sound Design byKevin Robbins

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Animals in Literature

OxPods

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 23:32

Literature is full of talking animals, from modern works like Paddington to Middle English works like The Owl and The Nightingale. But why do writers create non-speaking animals that speak? And why employ animals in literature at all? In this episode of OxPods, English Language and Literature undergraduate Chloe Smith interviews Dr Eleanor Parker, a Lecturer in Medieval English Literature at Brasenose College, Oxford, whose research focuses on literature in England in the centuries before and after the Norman Conquest. They discuss how Mediaeval poets wrote about animals and how understanding human-animal dynamics can influence how we treat our planet in the present.

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What is the digital mediaeval?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 37:34

Jeremy Silver is the CEO of Digital Capital, and he believes that we are living in our 'digital mediaeval period'. He joins Jason today explain what he means by that, what problems it poses, and what we need to do to move to a 'digital renaissance'.Producer - Natt TapleySound - Pete DennisPhoto by Bingqian Li: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-near-castle-and-scaffolding-16105790/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep Story 272 - A Mediaeval Burglary

Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 36:29

Tonight's reading comes from A mediaeval burglary. This is a lecture that was delivered at the John Rylands library on the 20th January, 1915. It explores a royal burglary that took place in England during the turn of the 13th Century. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep. "Bore You to Sleep" stands as your trusted sleep podcast, offering tranquil narration and soothing bedtime stories to ensure you experience a tranquil slumber. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all who generously shared their kind words of gratitude with me this week, whether through our website or their favored podcast app. The most rewarding part of this podcast is connecting with listeners who have found it to be of great benefit. A special appreciation is in order for our Spotify listeners who participated in the Episode Q&A. On our most recent episode, Episode 271, I express my sincere gratitude to Paige, Magen, Dreamwater, Joseph, and Miss Manda for their delightful comments. I also want to acknowledge everyone else who left comments on previous Spotify episodes throughout the week. I'm equally grateful for the unwavering support from our existing Patrons on Patreon. My ultimate goal is to maintain this podcast as a free resource for all, and it's the support from our listeners through Patreon and Spotify that empowers me to continue delivering episodes to those in need. If you're interested in becoming a patron or sponsor, please visit Boreyoutosleep.com, where you can contribute. Whether your monthly contribution is $1.00 or $5.00, it plays a significant role in helping me provide more episodes to those who rely on them. Should you find this podcast beneficial, kindly subscribe, as it contributes significantly to the podcast's success. Furthermore, consider sharing the podcast with a friend and leaving a review in your podcast app – even a brief sentence can have a profound impact. Feel free to connect with me at Boreyoutosleep.com. I'm actively present on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @BoreYouToSleep, and you can locate me on Facebook by searching for the Bore You to Sleep Podcast. Leaving a review or sharing the podcast with a friend serves as an excellent way to express your gratitude and help others discover the serenity of our content. These actions are the highest forms of compliments I can receive. In the meantime, I invite you to recline, unwind, and savor the enchanting readings. Warmly, Teddy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boreyoutosleep/support

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Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century, by Edwin Benson. Part II.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 72:01

A short and gentle overview of mediaeval life in a large city. It lightly covers the class structure of society, local government, guilds, pageantry and punishment. The author has an easy, rhythmic style which leaves the reader wanting to find out more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century, by Edwin Benson. Part I.