Podcasts about medieval

In this week's story time, Summer tells the story of the ancient mystics that chose to brick themselves in cells, until death do they part from their bricks. The most famous anchoress, Julian of Norwich, is widely considered the first published female author in the English language. She may also have been the first feminist cat lady. Tune in! The post Medieval Mystics Behind Bricks appeared first on Sheologians.

What if Scotland's story began with a miracle in battle, a white cross in the sky, and a kingdom forged through war, faith and sheer ambition?Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Murray Pittock to race through medieval Scotland, from the Saltire's legendary origins to Picts, Gaels, Vikings and the rise of Alba. They trace how a patchwork of peoples became a nation.MOREViking Siege of DumbartonListen on AppleListen on SpotifyOrigins of Scottish IndependanceListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So often, we see the homes – and lives – of peasants represented as drab and empty. But the reality is bright, busy, fashionable, and colourful. This week, Danièle speaks with Luis Almenar Fernández about how peasants stored and cooked their food, how they used food culture to build relationships, and the beautiful, fashionable objects to be found in a medieval home.This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

Margaret continues talking with Kaveh Hoda about the complicated history of homosexuality and homoeroticism in one of the most important empires of the medieval era. Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41299403https://www.thecollector.com/osman-i-ottoman-founder/https://islamichistory.org/osman-gazi/https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/jmurj/vol9/iss1/4/https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/homosexuality-ii/https://www.webology.org/data-cms/articles/20220528061731pmwebology%2019%20(2)%20-%20670%20pdf.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6074556/https://yoksis.bilkent.edu.tr/pdf/files/10.1177-0363199013519126.pdfhttps://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/164086https://www.juancole.com/2025/12/literature-societies-homoerotic.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really made a royal bastard, and could illegitimacy be a path to power as much as a barrier?Dr Eleanor Janega is joined by Lauren Johnson, author of Margaret Beaufort; Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker to dive into the scandalous world of medieval illegitimacy. They trace how the label of “bastard” developed, why it could upend inheritance, how an explosive accusations could turn the tables of power and how royal children born outside marriage still rose to command armies, influence kings, and reshape dynasties.This is a story of sex, power and succession, all the good stuff!MOREThe Anarchy: Disruptive WomenListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWhat Happened to the Princes in the Tower?Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Jangea. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, plus early-access ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan McMaken reviews a new book on the political institutions of the Middle Ages, 'The Medieval Constitution of Liberty: Political Foundations of Liberalism in the West.' We find that it is in the Middle Ages that we find the origins of modern notions of political freedom, representative government, political decentralization, and limits on state powers. In practice, the politics of the "Renaissance" and the "Enlightenment" were steps in the wrong direction.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan McMaken reviews a new book on the political institutions of the Middle Ages, 'The Medieval Constitution of Liberty: Political Foundations of Liberalism in the West.' We find that it is in the Middle Ages that we find the origins of modern notions of political freedom, representative government, political decentralization, and limits on state powers. In practice, the politics of the "Renaissance" and the "Enlightenment" were steps in the wrong direction.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Margaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about the complicated history of homosexuality and homoeroticism in one of the most important empires of the medieval era. Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41299403https://www.thecollector.com/osman-i-ottoman-founder/https://islamichistory.org/osman-gazi/https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/jmurj/vol9/iss1/4/https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/homosexuality-ii/https://www.webology.org/data-cms/articles/20220528061731pmwebology%2019%20(2)%20-%20670%20pdf.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6074556/https://yoksis.bilkent.edu.tr/pdf/files/10.1177-0363199013519126.pdfhttps://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/164086https://www.juancole.com/2025/12/literature-societies-homoerotic.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mercury Retrograde, London Walks & Astrology Through HistoryIn this special episode of The Awake Space, Laurie records her final podcast from London while walking through Chelsea and visiting the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum. Rather than a traditional studio episode, this is a reflective conversation about Mercury retrograde, navigating life's unexpected twists, and understanding astrology through the lens of history, culture, and philosophy. Along the way, Laurie shares personal updates, observations from her trip, and a fascinating exploration of how astrology evolved alongside science, art, religion, and society. Why Mercury retrograde is often misunderstoodNavigating disruptions, delays, and changing plansPersonal reflections from Laurie's time in LondonFamily concerns and embracing life's unfolding cyclesUpdates on upcoming Awake Space events and programsA walking tour through Chelsea and the Victoria & Albert MuseumThe connection between astrology, astronomy, and navigationHow astrology evolved from ancient civilizations through the RenaissanceThe role of philosophy, science, religion, and culture in shaping astrological practiceMercury retrograde often gets blamed for everything that goes wrong, but Laurie argues that its real function is redirection, revision, and review. The frustrations and delays are invitations to adjust course rather than reasons to panic. Sometimes Plan B turns out to be better than Plan A. Whether dealing with travel disruptions, family concerns, or changing circumstances, Laurie reflects on viewing life through the lens of cycles rather than labeling experiences as good or bad. The challenge is not avoiding obstacles but learning how to meet them. Astrology is not frozen in ancient times. Laurie explores how modern astrology developed through centuries of observation, mathematics, philosophy, and cultural exchange, particularly through the contributions of scholars in the Islamic world, Renaissance Europe, and later scientific thinkers. The way astrology is practiced today reflects the eras that came before us. Just as art, science, religion, and politics evolved, astrology evolved alongside them. Understanding that history provides important context for interpreting astrology in the modern world. From the Industrial Revolution to artificial intelligence, societies face recurring challenges around technological change. Laurie draws parallels between historical transitions and today's rapidly changing world, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and discernment. 00:00 Welcome from London and St. Luke's Church02:00 Personal reflections on travel, family, and change05:00 Awake Space updates and upcoming events07:30 Why Mercury retrograde isn't the real problem10:20 Walking through Chelsea toward the V&A Museum14:25 How to navigate Mercury retrograde successfully22:50 Ancient astrology, Sumeria, and historical roots27:00 Entering the Victoria & Albert Museum30:00 Medieval manuscripts, scribes, and astrology's history40:00 Navigation instruments, astronomy, and astrology44:00 Evolution versus tradition in astrological practice48:00 Renaissance art and changing philosophies53:00 Industrialization, technology, and cultural shifts58:00 The Industrial Revolution and lessons for today01:03:00 Timekeeping, clocks, and changing worldviews01:07:00 Mercury, mythology, and astrological symbolism01:09:00 Why discernment matters in astrology01:11:00 Final reflections and closing thoughtsThe 2027 Year Ahead Presentation (rescheduled to July 11)The Awake Space CommunityVictoria & Albert MuseumSt. Luke's Church, ChelseaWilliam LillyGalileo GalileiCopernicusCarl JungRoberto AssagioliBenjamin DykesIn This EpisodeKey TakeawaysMercury Retrograde Is Not the VillainLife Happens in CyclesAstrology Is a Living TraditionHistory Shapes InterpretationAdaptation Is a Human SkillTimestampsMentioned in This Episode

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Medieval Magic: Reviving Buda Castle's Historic Festivity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-06-22-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Buda Várában, a nyári napforduló ünnepén, a várudvar életre kelt.En: In Buda Várában, during the midsummer festival, the castle courtyard came to life.Hu: Színes sátrak és zászlók lengedeztek a meleg nyári szélben.En: Colorful tents and flags fluttered in the warm summer breeze.Hu: Az emberek nevetése, kardok csörgése és a sülő hurka illata betöltötte a teret.En: The laughter of people, the clashing of swords, and the aroma of roasting sausages filled the air.Hu: A falak, melyek évezredek óta őrizték a történelmi titkokat, most tanúi voltak egy újkori kavalkádnak.En: The walls, which had guarded historical secrets for millennia, were now witnessing a modern-day spectacle.Hu: Ádám sétált végig a sátrak között, szemügyre véve mindent.En: Ádám walked through the tents, inspecting everything.Hu: Nagy figyelmet fordított a részletekre, hiszen számára a történelmi hitelesség volt a legfontosabb.En: He paid great attention to detail, as historical authenticity was the most important to him.Hu: A világoskék tunikájában, homlokára húzott bőrsapkával úgy tetszett, mintha a középkorból lépett volna elő.En: In his light blue tunic and leather cap pulled over his forehead, he looked as if he had stepped out of the Middle Ages.Hu: Mellette Zsófia, a lelkes színjátszó diák, ki boldogan lendítette kardját, és vidáman hívta a nézőket a következő előadásra.En: Beside him was Zsófia, a passionate drama student who cheerfully swung her sword and happily invited spectators to the next performance.Hu: Tamás, egy másik sátorban, serényen javította a páncélt, miközben oldalt szemmel tartotta a turistákat.En: Tamás, in another tent, was busily repairing armor while keeping an eye on the tourists.Hu: Ő mindent megtett, hogy a lehető legtöbb borravalót gyűjtse, hiszen gyűjtött a nagy hátizsákos utazására.En: He was doing his utmost to collect as much in tips as possible, as he was saving for a grand backpacking trip.Hu: Ahogy közeledett az este, feszült lett a helyzet.En: As evening approached, the atmosphere grew tense.Hu: Zsófia túlzott lendülettel játszotta szerepét, amit Ádám nem nézett jó szemmel.En: Zsófia was playing her part with excessive enthusiasm, which Ádám did not view favorably.Hu: Tamás csak remélte, hogy sikerül közös nevezőre hozni őket, miközben magára öltötte a lovagpáncélt.En: Tamás only hoped to bring them to a compromise as he donned his knight's armor.Hu: A nap már kezdett lejjebb ereszkedni, a távoli horizonton aranyszínű csíkot húzva.En: The sun was already beginning to descend, drawing a golden line on the distant horizon.Hu: - Zsófia, nem felejtheted el, hogy a történelmi pontosság a legfontosabb – mondta Ádám türelmetlenül.En: "Zsófia, you mustn't forget that historical accuracy is the most important," said Ádám impatiently.Hu: – A színjáték funkciója, hogy élővé tegye a múltat, nem pedig eltorzítsa.En: "The function of the play is to bring the past to life, not distort it."Hu: Zsófia csípőre tett kézzel válaszolt.En: Zsófia responded with her hands on her hips.Hu: – Én csak azt próbálom, hogy magával ragadjam a közönséget!En: "I'm just trying to captivate the audience!Hu: Ha unják, el se jönnek.En: If they're bored, they won't come."Hu: Tamás kettejük között állt.En: Tamás stood between the two of them.Hu: – Hé, srácok, nyugodjatok meg!En: "Hey, guys, calm down!Hu: Talán mindkettőtöket lehet kiszolgálni.En: Maybe it's possible to serve both of your needs.Hu: Ha a történetek izgalmasak, több látogató jön.En: If the stories are exciting, more visitors will come.Hu: És ha van egy kis izgalom, a történelmi részletesség sem vész kárba.En: And if there's a little excitement, the historical detail won't be lost."Hu: A naplemente előadás kezdetéhez közeledett.En: The sunset marked the approach of the evening performance.Hu: A kastély árnyékában gyülekeztek az emberek, várva az este fénypontját.En: People gathered in the shadow of the castle, waiting for the highlight of the evening.Hu: Ádám mély levegőt vett, és döntött.En: Ádám took a deep breath and decided.Hu: – Rendben – mondta.En: "Alright," he said.Hu: – Próbáljuk meg.En: "Let's try it.Hu: Egy kicsit engedek.En: I'll relent a bit.Hu: Legyen izgalmas, de közben ügyeljünk a részletekre.En: Let it be exciting, but let's pay attention to the details."Hu: Az előadás alatt Zsófia ügyesen játszotta a szerepét, érezhetően mérsékelte a túlzásokat.En: During the performance, Zsófia skillfully played her role, noticeably restraining her exaggerations.Hu: Tamás, a páncélja alatt, a legjobb harci jelenetet nyújtotta, amit a közönség valaha látott.En: Tamás, under his armor, delivered the best combat scene the audience had ever seen.Hu: Ádám figyelte, mosolyogva, ahogy a nézők tapsoltak.En: Ádám watched, smiling, as the spectators applauded.Hu: A nap végén Ádám megpihent a vár falainál, Zsófia és Tamás mellett.En: At the end of the day, Ádám rested by the castle walls, alongside Zsófia and Tamás.Hu: – Tudjátok, ez egész jól sikerült – ismerte el.En: "You know, this turned out pretty well," he acknowledged.Hu: – Lehet, hogy nem a pontos részletek a legfontosabbak.En: "Maybe the precise details aren't the most important.Hu: Azt hiszem, tanultam valamit tőletek.En: I think I learned something from you two."Hu: Zsófia bólintott.En: Zsófia nodded.Hu: – Művészet és történelem nem zárja ki egymást.En: "Art and history aren't mutually exclusive."Hu: Tamás boldogan koccintott velük egy pohár hideg borral.En: Tamás happily clinked glasses with them, a cup of cold wine in hand.Hu: – És így még a tippek is jobban csilingeltek a zsebemben!En: "And this way, the tips jingled better in my pocket!"Hu: Mindhárman nevettek, és a történelmi est sötétjében együtt élvezték a barátság és együttműködés örömét.En: They all laughed, and in the darkness of the historical evening, they enjoyed the joy of friendship and cooperation together.Hu: A várfalak közt az élet tovább burjánzott, és a múlt így kapott új értelmet a jövő felé vezető úton.En: Life continued to thrive within the castle walls, and thus the past gained new meaning on the path toward the future. 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THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK!! Army of Darkness Reaction — First Time Watching! The Road to EVIL DEAD BURN + 2028's Evil Dead Wrath CONTINUES as Andrew & Paige continue their Evil Dead journey with Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness, Sam Raimi's medieval horror-comedy adventure starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams! After the time-travel ending of Evil Dead 2, Ash is thrown into a world of medieval knights and castles, Deadites, chainsaws, magic, and the Necronomicon Book of the Dead as he tries to survive the past, battle Evil Ash, and somehow find his way back home. In this Army of Darkness reaction and Evil Dead 3 Army of Darkness reaction, Andrew & Paige react to Bruce Campbell fully becoming the iconic Ash Williams, the “This is my boomstick” scene, the Bruce Campbell groovy scene, Ash fighting tiny versions of himself, the Evil Ash vs Good Ash fight, Sheila, Henry the Red, the skeleton army, and Sam Raimi's shift from cabin-in-the-woods horror into full fantasy adventure comedy. From the practical makeup and stop-motion effects to the medieval battle, wild one-liners, and the Army of Darkness alternative ending, this Reel Rejects Army of Darkness watch-along celebrates one of the strangest, funniest, and most quotable cult classics in the Sam Raimi Evil Dead trilogy. Andrew & Paige also discuss how Army of Darkness compares to The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2, how Ash evolves from unlikely survivor to cocky hero, and why Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams remains one of horror-comedy's most legendary characters. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Seoul to Knight: Sujin and Jiho's Medieval Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 중세 시대 분위기가 물씬 풍기는 경사스러운 날, 수진과 지호는 호기심 가득한 얼굴로 주변을 둘러보았다.En: On a day filled with the atmosphere of the medieval era, Sujin and Jiho looked around with faces full of curiosity.Ko: 그들은 현대의 한국에서 온 친구들이다.En: They are friends from modern-day Korea.Ko: 그러나, 어떻게 된 일인지, 돌연 중세 시대의 마상 시합에 참가하게 되었다.En: Yet, somehow, they suddenly found themselves participating in a medieval jousting tournament.Ko: 장소는 캔들 조명이 은은하게 비추는 경기장이었다.En: The place was an arena dimly lit by candlelight.Ko: 긴 연회 테이블이 늘어서 있고, 중앙에는 기사들이 모의 전투를 벌이는 널찍한 흙 경기장이 있다.En: Long banquet tables were arranged, and in the center, knights were engaging in mock combat on a spacious dirt field.Ko: 여름의 더운 날씨 속에서도 수진은 강한 여장부처럼 보이려고 애썼다.En: Despite the hot summer weather, Sujin tried to appear like a strong woman.Ko: 그녀는 용감함을 증명하고 관중들을 감동시키고 싶었다.En: She wanted to prove her bravery and impress the audience.Ko: 그러나 속으로는 대중 앞에서 망신당할까 걱정이 되었다.En: However, she was inwardly worried about making a fool of herself in front of the crowd.Ko: 반면, 지호는 조심스럽고 논리적인 성격이었지만, 마음속 깊은 곳에서는 자신의 안전 구역을 벗어나고 싶었다.En: On the other hand, Jiho was careful and logical by nature, but deep down he wanted to step out of his comfort zone.Ko: 둘은 중세 갑옷을 입게 되었다.En: They both donned medieval armor.Ko: 갑옷은 몸에 잘 맞지 않고 웃기게 커서 움직이기조차 힘들었다.En: The armor didn't fit well and was comically oversized, making it difficult to move.Ko: 수진은 도전에 제대로 맞서보기로 결심했다. 그래서 지호에게 함께 해달라고 부탁했다.En: Sujin resolved to face the challenge properly and asked Jiho to join her.Ko: 지호는 망설였지만 끝내 수진을 돕기로 했다.En: Jiho hesitated but eventually decided to help Sujin.Ko: "뭐, 우리가 이길 수 있을까?" 지호가 물었다.En: "Do you think we can win?" Jiho asked.Ko: "우리는 노력해야 해!" 수진이 자신감 있게 대답했다.En: "We have to try!" Sujin replied confidently.Ko: 경기장에서, 긴장감이 고조되었다.En: In the arena, the tension was rising.Ko: 첫 대결이 시작되었다.En: The first match began.Ko: 두려움을 이긴 수진은 앞서 달려 나가며 상대를 겨냥했다.En: Overcoming her fear, Sujin charged forward, aiming at her opponent.Ko: 하지만, 갑자기 균형을 잃고 창을 떨어뜨렸다.En: But she suddenly lost her balance and dropped her lance.Ko: 지호는 그녀를 보며 당황했다.En: Jiho saw her and was flustered.Ko: 자신의 차례가 오자, 지호는 눈을 질끈 감고 달렸는데, 우연히 상대방의 방패에 충돌하며 상대의 무기를 떨어뜨렸다.En: When his turn came, Jiho closed his eyes tightly and ran, accidentally colliding with the opponent's shield, causing the opponent to drop his weapon.Ko: 예상치 못한 승리였다.En: It was an unexpected victory.Ko: 경기는 끝났다.En: The match was over.Ko: 수진과 지호는 경기장 한가운데에 서서 놀라움과 웃음을 감추지 못했다.En: Sujin and Jiho stood in the middle of the arena, unable to hide their surprise and laughter.Ko: 관중들은 크게 환호하며 그들을 영웅처럼 찬양했다.En: The audience cheered loudly, praising them like heroes.Ko: 그들은 뜻밖의 영웅이 되었다.En: They had become unexpected heroes.Ko: "우리가 해냈어!" 수진이 웃으며 말했다.En: "We did it!" Sujin said with a smile.Ko: "그래, 먼지가 많이 묻었지만, 정말 놀라운 경험이었어." 지호도 웃었다.En: "Yeah, we got a lot of dust on us, but it was truly an amazing experience," Jiho laughed as well.Ko: 그날을 계기로, 둘은 자신감과 새로운 도전에 대한 용기를 얻었다.En: From that day on, both gained confidence and courage to face new challenges.Ko: 예상치 못한 도전이었지만, 수진과 지호 둘 다 성장하는 기회가 되었다.En: It was an unforeseen challenge, but it became an opportunity for both Sujin and Jiho to grow.Ko: 그들은 그런 기억을 소중히 간직하게 되었다.En: They cherished the memory dearly. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: 분위기medieval: 중세arena: 경기장banquet: 연회jousting: 마상 시합combat: 전투armor: 갑옷oversized: 크게resolve: 결심하다hesitate: 망설이다opponent: 상대방collide: 충돌하다unexpected: 뜻밖의victory: 승리champion: 영웅praise: 찬양하다foresee: 예상하다opportunity: 기회cherish: 소중히 간직하다bravery: 용감함challenge: 도전dust: 먼지curiosity: 호기심sword: 무기dimly: 은은하게shield: 방패logical: 논리적인candlelight: 캔들 조명spacious: 널찍한inwardly: 속으로

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Knight's Proposal: Love Unfolds in a Medieval Seoul Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-22-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 중세 테마 레스토랑은 마치 성처럼 웅장했다.En: The medieval-themed restaurant in Seoul was as grand as a castle.Ko: 연한 조명 아래 긴 나무 테이블들이 놓여 있고, 웃음소리와 모형 칼이 부딪히는 소리가 들렸다.En: Dimly lit, long wooden tables were set, and the sounds of laughter and mock swords clashing could be heard.Ko: 그곳에 모인 사람들은 중세 기사들의 공연을 즐기고 있었다.En: People gathered there were enjoying a performance by medieval knights.Ko: 지훈은 기사 의상을 입고 있었다.En: Jihoon was dressed in knight's costume.Ko: 그는 긴장되었지만 뭔가 특별한 계획을 세우고 있었다.En: Although he was nervous, he had something special planned.Ko: 지훈의 옆에는 열정적인 친구 민수가 있었다. 민수는 지훈의 특별한 날을 도와주는 데 적극적이었다.En: Next to Jihoon was his enthusiastic friend Minsu, who was actively helping with his special day.Ko: "오늘 성공해야 해," 민수가 말했다.En: "You have to succeed today," Minsu said.Ko: 지훈은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jihoon nodded.Ko: 그의 마음속엔 혜진에게 멋진 청혼을 하고 싶은 생각뿐이었다.En: In his mind, he could only think about proposing magnificently to Hyejin.Ko: 혜진은 궁금하고 기대에 찬 눈빛으로 지훈을 바라보고 있었다.En: Hyejin was gazing at Jihoon with curious and expectant eyes.Ko: 그녀는 오늘이 왜 특별한지 몰랐지만, 지훈의 행동에서 뭔가 있을 것 같은 느낌을 받았다.En: She didn't know why today was special, but she had a feeling something was up from Jihoon's behavior.Ko: 공연이 시작되었다.En: The performance began.Ko: 지훈은 말을 타고 등장했다.En: Jihoon made his entrance on horseback.Ko: 관중들은 환호성을 지르며 그를 맞이했다.En: The crowd cheered to welcome him.Ko: 지훈은 롱스피어(긴 창) 대신 작은 상자 하나를 숨긴 채 준비하고 있었다.En: Instead of a longspear, Jihoon was secretly holding a small box.Ko: 마지막 순간이 다가왔다.En: The final moment arrived.Ko: 지훈은 말을 타고 중앙 무대로 나섰다.En: Jihoon rode to the center stage.Ko: 관중들이 그의 동작에 집중했다.En: The audience focused on his movements.Ko: 그리고 지훈은 말을 멈추고 상자를 열었다.En: Then Jihoon stopped his horse and opened the box.Ko: "혜진아," 지훈이 큰 소리로 말하며 그녀에게 다가갔다.En: "Hyejin," Jihoon called loudly as he approached her.Ko: 그는 작은 반지를 그녀에게 내밀었다.En: He offered a small ring to her.Ko: "나와 결혼해 줄래?"En: "Will you marry me?"Ko: 혜진은 놀라움과 기쁨으로 눈을 크게 떴다.En: Hyejin's eyes widened with surprise and joy.Ko: "네, 지훈!" 그녀는 밝게 웃으며 대답했다.En: "Yes, Jihoon!" she answered with a bright smile.Ko: 관중들이 환호성을 지르며 두 사람을 축복했다.En: The audience erupted with cheers, blessing the couple.Ko: 지훈은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Jihoon sighed in relief.Ko: 그의 마음은 이제 확신으로 가득 찼다.En: His heart was now filled with certainty.Ko: 혜진과 함께 특별한 순간을 나눈 그는 더 이상 두렵지 않았다.En: Sharing this special moment with Hyejin, he felt no more fear.Ko: 중세 성 같은 레스토랑은 이제 그들에게 행복한 추억의 장소가 되었다.En: The restaurant, like a medieval castle, had become a place of happy memories for them. Vocabulary Words:medieval: 중세themed: 테마grand: 웅장한dimly: 연한mock: 모형clash: 부딪히다knight: 기사nervous: 긴장된costume: 의상enthusiastic: 열정적인succeed: 성공하다curious: 궁금한expectant: 기대에 찬magnificently: 멋지게performance: 공연horseback: 말을 타고cheered: 환호성을 지르다longspear: 롱스피어(긴 창)audience: 관중surprise: 놀라움certainty: 확신fear: 두려움memories: 추억propose: 청혼하다gaze: 바라보다entrance: 등장center stage: 중앙 무대movements: 동작widened: 크게 떴다blessing: 축복하다

Maryann Walters is back to take us beyond Brussels and into the heart of Belgium, a country often overlooked by travelers but packed with history, culture, and character.We explore Flanders and its legendary cobblestone cycling routes, including the famous Tour of Flanders, before heading to Ronse, a border town where French and Flemish cultures meet. Along the way, Maryann explains the differences between Flemish and Dutch, how Belgium's history shapes modern identity, and why friendships here tend to run deep.We also cover the practical side of life in Belgium, from housing and transportation to food, beer, and the country's famously social lunch culture. Finally, we visit the Ardennes and Dinant, where castles, cliffs, and the River Meuse reveal one of Belgium's most beautiful regions.Subscribe, share with a fellow traveler, and leave a review if Belgium just moved up your bucket list.Map of Belgium Support the showPlease download, like, subscribe, share a review, and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/HostsCarol Springer: https://www.instagram.com/carol.work.lifeKristen: https://www.instagram.com/team_wake/ If you can, please support the show or you can buy us a coffee. 

Luke and Seth talk about how a New York Times article argued we are sliding back into the Dark Ages, "disenchantment" and "re-enchantment," and the role of angels, demons, and spiritual forces in our day to day lives.

Recorded on steamy summer's evening in the John Abel Room of Grange Court, welcome to Three Ravens Live @ Leominster Festival!While Hereford might try to steal all the glory - literally in some cases - "Lemster" was just as grand a place in the Medieval era, famed most of all as a market town rich in wool. This recording, made on Thursday 11th, explores that historic rivalry, along with the tale of Jenny Pipes, the last English woman sentenced to the ducking stool, demon dogs such as the Hound of Hergest, a diverse range of ghosts including a seven foot big boy, Herefordshire's history of helpful witches, and a very large Civil War siege engine called 'The Sow.' From the county's legacy in apple growing and cider making to the haunted doll kept not too far away from a church bell stolen by a mermaid, there's so much to talk about - and that's not mentioning Eleanor's performance of local legend The Dragon of Mordiford!A Q&A session with our live audience follows, in which we end up telling yet more stories, including one in which we ourselves were haunted, we hope you enjoy the episode, and heartily encourage everybody to visit Leominster!Speak to you again on Monday for the penultimate episode of our Bonus Series Forgotten Melodies, all about Nature Songs, featuring new versions of The North County Maid, Wild Mountain Thyme, and The Tree Song by us!Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England or Wales' 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of a traditional story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county - and Live Shows come out on Saturdays.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his new book The Public House in Central Europe: Inns, Tavern, and Alehouses in Cracow during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (Lexington Books, 2024), Peter Dobek takes us into the daily life of the medieval tavern in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Cracow. This is the ‘Golden Age' of Poland Lithuania and the crepuscule between the Medieval and Early Modern Periods. The taverns were the public space where different categories of people mixed: travelers, merchants, diplomats, clerics, prostitutes, gamblers, and rogues. This book a time machine: Dobek writes social history as attentive and detailed narrative. We learn about the economy of the petty entrepreneur, the special roles of Jews in medieval Poland, the gray areas where prostitution and gambling thrived. Dobek's prose is lively, his research impressive, and his conclusions important. Peter Dobek is a scholar of medieval Europe particularly medieval Poland with a focus on public houses (inns, taverns, and ale houses). He received his PhD from Western Michigan University in 2019. In addition to other publications, his book is the Public House in Central Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In his new book The Public House in Central Europe: Inns, Tavern, and Alehouses in Cracow during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (Lexington Books, 2024), Peter Dobek takes us into the daily life of the medieval tavern in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Cracow. This is the ‘Golden Age' of Poland Lithuania and the crepuscule between the Medieval and Early Modern Periods. The taverns were the public space where different categories of people mixed: travelers, merchants, diplomats, clerics, prostitutes, gamblers, and rogues. This book a time machine: Dobek writes social history as attentive and detailed narrative. We learn about the economy of the petty entrepreneur, the special roles of Jews in medieval Poland, the gray areas where prostitution and gambling thrived. Dobek's prose is lively, his research impressive, and his conclusions important. Peter Dobek is a scholar of medieval Europe particularly medieval Poland with a focus on public houses (inns, taverns, and ale houses). He received his PhD from Western Michigan University in 2019. In addition to other publications, his book is the Public House in Central Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In his new book The Public House in Central Europe: Inns, Tavern, and Alehouses in Cracow during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (Lexington Books, 2024), Peter Dobek takes us into the daily life of the medieval tavern in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Cracow. This is the ‘Golden Age' of Poland Lithuania and the crepuscule between the Medieval and Early Modern Periods. The taverns were the public space where different categories of people mixed: travelers, merchants, diplomats, clerics, prostitutes, gamblers, and rogues. This book a time machine: Dobek writes social history as attentive and detailed narrative. We learn about the economy of the petty entrepreneur, the special roles of Jews in medieval Poland, the gray areas where prostitution and gambling thrived. Dobek's prose is lively, his research impressive, and his conclusions important. Peter Dobek is a scholar of medieval Europe particularly medieval Poland with a focus on public houses (inns, taverns, and ale houses). He received his PhD from Western Michigan University in 2019. In addition to other publications, his book is the Public House in Central Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

In his new book The Public House in Central Europe: Inns, Tavern, and Alehouses in Cracow during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (Lexington Books, 2024), Peter Dobek takes us into the daily life of the medieval tavern in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Cracow. This is the ‘Golden Age' of Poland Lithuania and the crepuscule between the Medieval and Early Modern Periods. The taverns were the public space where different categories of people mixed: travelers, merchants, diplomats, clerics, prostitutes, gamblers, and rogues. This book a time machine: Dobek writes social history as attentive and detailed narrative. We learn about the economy of the petty entrepreneur, the special roles of Jews in medieval Poland, the gray areas where prostitution and gambling thrived. Dobek's prose is lively, his research impressive, and his conclusions important. Peter Dobek is a scholar of medieval Europe particularly medieval Poland with a focus on public houses (inns, taverns, and ale houses). He received his PhD from Western Michigan University in 2019. In addition to other publications, his book is the Public House in Central Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his new book The Public House in Central Europe: Inns, Tavern, and Alehouses in Cracow during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (Lexington Books, 2024), Peter Dobek takes us into the daily life of the medieval tavern in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Cracow. This is the ‘Golden Age' of Poland Lithuania and the crepuscule between the Medieval and Early Modern Periods. The taverns were the public space where different categories of people mixed: travelers, merchants, diplomats, clerics, prostitutes, gamblers, and rogues. This book a time machine: Dobek writes social history as attentive and detailed narrative. We learn about the economy of the petty entrepreneur, the special roles of Jews in medieval Poland, the gray areas where prostitution and gambling thrived. Dobek's prose is lively, his research impressive, and his conclusions important. Peter Dobek is a scholar of medieval Europe particularly medieval Poland with a focus on public houses (inns, taverns, and ale houses). He received his PhD from Western Michigan University in 2019. In addition to other publications, his book is the Public House in Central Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LONDON LIVE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2084541 How many Human Bones is too many to have in your home? If you answered anything other than ‘one', take yourself straight to jail because that was a trick question. And yet for one curious homeowner in Northumberland, England, even getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night is almost impossible without also tripping over a human femur. That's because Chillingham Castle, one of Britain's most haunted buildings, has a dark medieval paranormal history of death, torture, and deceit. And while the house has been restored over the years, they have made sure to leave its bone pit intact...Time for Kit and Rory to investigate! Become a commune member to get access to bonus episodes: ⁠https://thisparanormallife.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Secret Society Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Official TPL Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by Philip Shacklady Researched by ⁠Ewen Friers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could you see this Facebook scam coming? I have a medieval dating issue... My Mom's therapist made her realize life is more than being a caretaker...  MOM-TENT Become a Certified Fan! Help support the podcast and get our Thursday show, More Mama's Boy! OR upgrade your support here!  Adopt An Episode! Want to show us a little extra love? Adopt an Episode and get a personal shoutout in an upcoming show! This episode was adopted by the amazing Claudia G. of San Diego  Thank you!! A special thank you to our Boy-lievers for your extra support of our show: Tabatha W, Candy Z, Marci H, Eileen F, Rachelrose S, Donald S, Queen Pam, Erin D, Alexandra T, Deb S, Julie B, Carly C, Karissa R, Sue W, Lucino C, Lisa H, Kayla S, Karen W, Tina U, Lety S, Julia M, Michele K, Angela P, Meghan D and Abby L! Listen to my other podcast, “Kramer and Jess Uncensored”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer follows a group of pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury Cathedral. Join their pilgrimage in the ICC Book Club to read and discuss what is undoubtedly one of the greatest works of Medieval literature.

Modern UFO reports are often associated with the 20th century, but strange objects in the sky have been recorded for hundreds of years. Medieval chronicles describe unusual celestial events, mysterious lights, and unexplained phenomena that left witnesses searching for answers. Centuries later, some researchers and UFO enthusiasts have pointed to curious details in medieval and Renaissance artwork, arguing that certain paintings appear to depict objects that resemble modern ideas of UFOs.In this episode, we explore reports of strange sightings from the Middle Ages and examine some of the most famous examples of alleged UFOs in historical art. We'll look at the historical context behind these accounts, the explanations offered by historians and art experts, and why these images continue to fuel debate today.Are these records evidence of something extraordinary, misunderstood natural phenomena, religious symbolism, or examples of modern interpretations being applied to ancient works? Join us as we investigate the fascinating intersection of history, art, folklore, and the enduring mystery of unidentified objects in the sky.SourcesArtnet article: Is There a UFO in That Renaissance Painting? A burials and beyond article: Aliens Over Nuremberg Wikipedia and Public Domain review Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support the show

In episode 251 of Theology In Particular, Daniel and Drew are joined again by Dr. Chuck Rennie, Pastor of Sycamore Baptist Church in East Moline, IL, and Academic Dean and Professor of Systematic Theology at IRBS. Dr. Rennie introduces us to the life and work of Bonaventure, a medieval theologian who sought to exemplify the marrying of theology and piety.   Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.  

Today, we think of the seven deadly sins as outdated definitions of moral flaws prohibited by the church. But as this Long Read written by Peter Jones reveals, these vices were originally conceived to provide medieval solutions to universal human problems. Today's feature originally appeared in the May 2026 issue of HistoryExtra Magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prof. Matthew Gabriele hosts the American Medieval podcast.  /u/Steelcan909 talks to him about his work as a podcaster, the importance of the Medieval world to contemporary America, pop culture, and more!  58min.

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book:  Weird Medieval Guys:  How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

It's the local watering hole. The place where business is done, and moments are celebrated. And it's the place where you can literally see a man about a horse. It's the medieval pub. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Dobek about the public houses of medieval Krakow, what they looked like inside and out, and what they actually had on tap.This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

While I'm busy packing up the last bits of the Rat's Nest and closing out a busy school year, I thought I'd share a feed drop from one of my favorite podcasts, Weird Medieval Guys! It's a great time, and folks who like a heavy dose of silly alongside their design talk will definitely enjoy it.While it's not normally a design-specific show, this episode covers a large swath of the evolution of western type history, starting way before the inception of modern western movable type and culminating in World War II—with ample Gothic distractions along the way. Olivia and Aran are excellent researchers and genuinely joyful to listen to. Fontroversy fans, I think you're going to like this one!You can find more episodes of the Weird Medieval Guys Podcast and subscribe at: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Overcast / Castro / RSSSubscribe to the Weird Medieval Guys SubstackRead the Weird Medieval Guys book at: Bookshop.org / Amazon / WaterstonesCome back in two weeks for the continuation of Did I Do That? Season 8—see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contrary to the myth that kings routinely ruled over cowed subordinates by "divine right" in the Middle Ages, civil governments of the period faced countless institutional obstacles to the exercise of power.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/medieval-europeans-paved-way-freedom-west

Contrary to the myth that kings routinely ruled over cowed subordinates by "divine right" in the Middle Ages, civil governments of the period faced countless institutional obstacles to the exercise of power.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/medieval-europeans-paved-way-freedom-west

Everything we think we know about women and power in the medieval world is missing a few key details. Like the fact that there were exactly two female sheriffs in medieval England, and that their lives were directly tangled together in the most dramatic way possible. Nicholaa de la Haye held Lincoln Castle through multiple sieges, was appointed Sheriff of Lincolnshire by King John in one of his final acts, and helped turn the tide of a French invasion in 1217, all while in her sixties. A French chronicler called her "a very cunning, bad-hearted and vigorous old woman." She won anyway. Ela of Salisbury inherited one of the greatest titles in England at age nine, used a clause from Magna Carta to refuse remarriage, paid the king to serve as Sheriff of Wiltshire, showed up at the exchequer in person to do the job, and eventually founded Lacock Abbey before becoming its Abbess. Oh, and their husbands knew each other. Ela's husband is literally the man who tried to steal Nicholaa's castle. The history of women doing so-called men's work is not a modern story. It's just a story we haven't been told loudly enough. Katherine Fenkyll episode I linked to at the end: https://youtu.be/QggqaYpPbe4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when we assume our modern educational institutions and traditions of debate sprung from a vacuum, dismissing the Middle Ages as an uncritical era blinded by faith? Kenyon College's Assistant Professor of History, Dr. Alex Novikoff, joins host PJ Wehry to discuss the overlooked intellectual vibrancy and argumentative spirit of the medieval world. Dr. Novikoff explores the history and impact of these practices in his book, The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice and Performance. They examine how the scholastic love of debate wasn't just confined to the ivory tower, but became a performative, public spectacle that deeply shaped medieval culture and laid the foundations for how we learn, argue, and graduate today. In this conversation they explore: How the pervasive myth of the uncritical, tradition-bound "Dark Ages" ignores a historical reality where medieval thinkers used rigorous argumentation as tools to penetrate the universe's deepest mysteries. The intellectual genealogy of debate, tracing how the 12th century recovered and repurposed the dialectic and logic of ancient figures like Aristotle.The lasting pedagogical impact of charismatic teachers like Anselm of Beck, who utilized a question-and-answer dialogue format to shape a whole generation of students. The surprising realization that the modern university system, from the concept of a faculty guild to the pageantry of caps, gowns, and hooding ceremonies, is a direct inheritance of medieval clerical and scholastic culture. How the structure of scholastic disputation escaped the classroom to influence broader cultural expressions, from the dramatic tension in literature to the resolution of voices in early contrapuntal music.This is a conversation for anyone interested in intellectual history, pedagogy, and the humanities who wants to understand the ancient roots of our modern academic institutions and the enduring value of engaging with alternative perspectives.Make sure to check out Dr. Novikoff's book: The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance

Today I read and elaborate on an article by the late Dr. Gary North titled, "The Little Things in Life." He wrote this in 1979 but it is as relevant today as when he wrote it. In it he talks about the often overlooked foundation for the cultural growth of the Medieval era (500 A.D. to 1500 A.D.): God's law. Although not perfect at all, it was a time of flourishing after the fall of the Roman Empire. Even though there was much illiteracy and doctrinal dispute, Dr. North points out that there was much cohesion when it came to the basic ethical standards of Scripture, and how families teaching those to their children gave rise to what we know as Christendom. I conclude with a few thoughts of how Christians can lay the foundation for Christian culture again today.  The Little Things of Life - Dr. Gary North Rented Virtue (article on the Quakers mentioned by Aaron Renn)

Comment accéder aujourd'hui au chant grégorien… tel qu'il a été noté il y a plus de 1000 ans dans les premiers manuscrits ? Script: Gisèle Clément, CIMM. https://cemm.www.univ-montp3.fr/fr/annuaire_recherche/gisèle-clément et https://cimmducielauxmarges.org/photos-2018/4-gisele-clement/ Merci aux musiciens que l'on entend dans la vidéo : Merci à : Ensemble Les Chantres du Thoronet, dir. Damien Poisblaud Denis Cardinaux Jean Delobel Lionel Desmeules Geoffroy Dudouit François Nolle Damien Poisblaud Frédéric Richard Patrick Sabatier Nicolas Vinçotte 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:29 - Le chant grégorien pour les médiévaux 00:03:32 - La clé du chant grégorien : les modes 00:04:40 - Accéder au grégorien aujourd'hui 00:06:42 - Les manuscrits notés du chant grégorien 00:08:20 - Méthode pour passer des manuscrits à une vocalité crédible 00:12:30 - L'importance de l'espace dans le chant grégorien 00:13:29 - Comment accéder au chant grégorien aujourd'hui Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: -CIMM – Centre International de Musiques Médiévales https://cimmducielauxmarges.org -Troubadour https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troubadour -Musique médiévale https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musique_médiévale -Poésie médiévale française https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poésie_médiévale_française -Société française d'ethnologie, Journées d'étude, 27 au 29 septembre 2024, La Ciutat-Pau https://ethnomusicologie.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JETUS-24-Resume-des-communications.pdf -Annie Dennery, Les notations musicales au Moyen Âge, dans la revue Médiévales, année 1982, p. 89 - 103 -Henry Derrick, The Listeners Guide to Medieval & Renaissance Music, New York, Facts on File, 1983 -Vincent Arlettaz, Musica Ficta : Une histoire des sensibles du xiiie au xvie siècle, Liège, Editions Mardaga, coll. « Musique-Musicologie », 2000 -Françoise Ferrand, Guide de la musique au Moyen Âge, Paris, Fayard, 1999 Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire #moyenage #musique #chantgregorienHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We're growling, purring and hissing our way into this month's Magic and Medicines episode to talk all about Familiars and Animal Magic!We start by talking about animistic beliefs in early societies, along with associations of animals with particular deities, before diving into Medieval and Renaissance ideas about witches' familiars documented in witch trial materials.With Vinegar Tom, Sacke-and-Sugar and Pecke-in-the-Crowne frolicking about our feet, we explore beliefs about how familiars might be summoned - and whether or not they are really something far more sinister than a magical companion. There's a bit of Jungian psychology, of course, and an eclectic selection of beliefs from around the world - but are appearances of animals within spiritual practices really just symbols to assist us with self-development?Moving into the 21st century, we discuss neo-shamanism, power animals, and how domestic pets can be spiritually comforting to practitioners of magic and spirituality today, before rounding out the conversation by looking to the future with digital familiars and AI companions!We really hope you enjoy the episode, and we will speak to you again on Thursday with The Golden Branch, a longer Lang tale!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Did Freemasonry come from the Medieval Operative Masons?In this episode of Masonic Muscle: The Origin War, we examine Theory #7 from the 12 origin theories of Freemasonry: the claim that modern speculative Freemasonry developed from the operative stone masons of the Middle Ages.This is probably the most widely repeated explanation of Masonic origins.But is it proven?Or have Masons repeated it so many times that it now feels like settled history?This episode asks:Did Freemasonry truly evolve from medieval operative masons — or is the transition from operative craft to speculative fraternity more complicated than we were told?We discuss:the Operative Mason Theorymedieval stone masons and cathedral buildersguilds, lodges, charges, tools, and craft identitythe Regius Manuscript and the Old Chargesthe operative-to-speculative transition theoryaccepted or “non-operative” MasonsElias Ashmole and early speculative evidencethe difference between resemblance and proofwhy this theory is powerfulwhere this theory becomes difficultwhy Masons must stop confusing repetition with evidenceThis theory matters because it is the one many Grand Lodges, lodges, websites, and Masonic books present as the normal explanation:Operative stone masons became speculative Freemasons.Simple.Clean.Comfortable.But history is rarely that clean.If Freemasonry truly came from operative masons, then we need to examine the documents, the lodge records, the Old Charges, the ritual evidence, and the historical gaps.If the theory is true, it should be able to survive serious questions.And if it is incomplete, then Masons need to have the courage to say so.A Mason should not be afraid of uncertainty.He should be afraid of lazy certainty.Have an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, or source recommendation?Write to me at:masonicmuscle357@gmail.comFollow Masonic Muscle:Instagram: @masonicmuscleTikTok: @masonicmuscle357We give you more light — but no light weights.

Robert the Devil is a supernatural medieval legend that inspired a 19th-century French opera, which incorporates key elements from a seminal Gothic novel.  The opera and legend are substantially different but both interesting. We begin with Giacomo Meyerbeer’s 1831 opera, Robert le diable, which gained notoriety for a ballet sequence in Act III, which portrays an attempted seduction of the hero, Robert, Duke of Normandy, by the ghosts of corrupted nuns, freshly risen from their crypts. The scene is not found in the original legend, but as we learn, was borrowed from a particularly sensationalistic early Gothic novel,The Monk, written by Matthew Gregory Lewis in 1764.   We also learn that Meyerbeer's chief librettist, Eugène Scribe later went on to crib another storyline from Lewis’ The Monk for the 1854 opera by composer Charles Gounod, La nonne sanglante (“the bloody nun”). Rendering of cloister set for Paris Opera premiere. Along the way, we learn how Robert le diable helped save the financially imperiled Paris Opera after its royal subsidy had been withdrawn following the July Revolution of 1830.  Along with public curiosity about the scandalous ballet, ticket sales owed much to the 19th-century equivalent of special effects — flashy and innovative stagecraft (new gaslight design, trapdoors, floating will-o-the-wisps, etc.) and a spectacular set replicating a ruined gothic monastery. Hans Christian Andersen, George Sand and Frédéric Chopin lavishly praised the production. Honoré de Balzac and Alexander Dumas worked mentions of the opera into their novels. Edgar Degas painted not one but two renderings of the Ballet of the Nuns. Edgar Degas’ rendering of the “Ballet of the Nins” The opera also gave birth to a new style of ballet, one linked to Romanticism's interest in the supernatural: ballet blanc, “white ballet” named for the innovative long, flowing skirts that lent themselves to wafting movements suggestive of misty wisps moving in the darkness. The opera’s 1847  London premiere was attended by Queen Victoria and featured superstar soprano Jenny Lind as Robert’s sister.  Traffic came to a standstill as unruly spectators mobbed the streets hoping for  glimpse of either celebrity. The second half of our episode tells the original story of Robert the Devil.  It first appeared around 1250, sketched out in short form by the Dominican monk, Étienne de Bourbon, in a collection of exempla, or moral tales intended to be used by priests in their homilies.  A couple decades later, details were filled out in a longer, anonymous  poem, preserved in France's National Library. Then by the late 14th century, it was rendered as a miracle play in “Forty Miracles of Our Lady,” commissioned by a guild of Parisian goldsmiths. By 1500, the story had arrived in Britain. That year, Wynkyn de Worde, assistant to pioneering London printshop owner Thomas Caxton, issued a chapbook prose translation hewing close to the French 14th-century poem. I found the Wynkyn de Worde text reproduced in a handsome 1904 volume complete with line illustrations, decorative initials, and borders reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts books of William Morris.  As promised in the episode, here is the link to that book: Robert_the_Deuyll.pdf.  (Visit the show notes on the Bone and Sickle website if you can’t click link). As for the  story itself, it’s best you enjoy it without spoilers as told by Mrs. Karswell.  It’s full of demonic wrath, battles, court intrigue, miracles, pathos, and a very and prolonged peculiar penance.  All told in charming 16th-century language with all the little sound-design extras you’ve come to expect from Bone and Sickle.

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to geneticist Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou about two papers, Ancient DNA evidence for the history of the Albanians and Uniparental analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals genetic continuity from the pre-Medieval era. He is an entomologist and evolutionary biologist specializing in insect morphology, biomechanics, bioacoustics, systematics, and taxonomy. Born in Greece, Davranoglou earned a B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology from Imperial College London (2012–2015) before completing a DPhil (2015–2020) in insect morphology and biomechanics at the University of Oxford under supervisors Graham Taylor and Beth Mortimer. He is currently a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (with support from the John Fell OUP Fund), where he investigates the evolutionary origins of sound production in hemipteran insects. He also serves as Curator of Hemiptera and a senior researcher at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv. Over the course of the episode Razib and Davranoglou cover the intersection of history, archaeology and genetics. Who are the Greeks of the Mani peninsula, south of Sparta? Are they particularly "genetically pure" compared to other Greeks, and what is their connection to the ancient Greeks? How do Albanians differ from other Balkan populations and what are their deep origins? The podcast explores genetic results that demystify the demographic history of the southern Balkans, and two of the deeply indigenous peoples to the region.

Welcome to a warm summer's evening in a Medieval barn, complete with twilight birdsong, for Three Ravens Live @ Chiltern Open Air Museum!Set across 45 acres of the Chiltern Hills, "COAM" rescues endangered historic buildings and reconstructs them at its picturesque site - one where a working historic farm and traditional craftspeople continue Buckinghamshire's old folk occupations and ensure they live on in the modern day. Learn more here.This recording, made last Saturday evening, is a celebration of not just COAM and the Chiltern Hills but the entire county of 'Bucks' - a place once ruled over by the pagan king Cymbeline, through which Woden dug a very big ditch, and where Little Witches might hypnotize your sheep before hippy-hopping away over the nearest hedgerow...From the county's ancient gold and silver mints at Aylesbury to the furniture makers of High Wycombe - at least two of whom stuck around after death - local delicacies including the Buckinghamshire Bacon Badger to Augustinian monks catching devils in their shoes, Bucks might not have a particular reputation for being folky, but that's only because the county's people have been keeping quiet about it! Including performances of traditional folk songs Green Bushes and The Barley Mow by Ben and Eleanor, and Eleanor's haunting live performance of local folktale A Promise Kept with dramatic live underscoring, it's an evening to remember, interrupted by a pigeon and topped off with a Q&A session with our lovely live audience!We really hope you enjoy it, and will speak to you again on Monday for the penultimate episode of our Bonus Series Magic and Medicines, all about Familiars and Animal Magic!P.S. We recorded a whole second episode after the audience went home, during which we explored the museum's historic buildings and searched for ghosts between midnight and 2am. We still have work to do to edit it all together, but that decidedly spooky recording will be coming out on the Three Ravens Patreon during July!Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England or Wales' 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of a traditional story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county - and Live Shows come out on Saturdays.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The powerful Vršovci family rose to prominence in medieval Bohemia, only to face a brutal and bloody downfall. In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Blood in Bohemia explores the massacre that nearly erased the clan from history and helped strengthen the rule of the Přemyslid dynasty.

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Who survives when medieval deaths are turned into Top Trumps? In this riotous made up game of Foolish Fatalities, Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis rank the most ridiculous ends of the Middle Ages, from a latrine disaster and Henry I's fatal fish, to a king laughing himself to death and a ghoulish deadly bite delivered by a severed head. Expect gore, gossip, and (at least) one unforgettable toilet death.MOREThe White Ship DisasterListen on AppleListen on SpotifyJames II and the Deadly Black DinnerListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, produced by Amy Haddow and Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week plus ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚔️Sir Graelent is too beautiful for his scruplesAt least that's what the queen thinks. Good thing she doesn't have the power to wreck his whole life if he doesn't love her. Oh, wait...