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The Daily Life of a Medieval King

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Published: July 12, 2025 11:03

Have you wondered what a medieval king did on a typical day? Thanks to Christine de Pizan, we have an account of what daily life was like for King Charles V of France.

Elephants and Ivory with John Beusterien

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Published: July 11, 2025 09:50

This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with John Beusterien about elephants and ivory in medieval China and Spain, including how elephants were put into service, and how ivory was used and traded across the world.

What is Hwæt? The Debate Behind Beowulf’s Opening Line

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Published: July 9, 2025 11:08

Discover the meaning of hwæt, the iconic first word of Beowulf, and explore the medieval and modern debates over how it should be translated.

A Medieval Exchange: Bayeux Tapestry to Visit Britain While UK Treasures Travel to France

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Published: July 9, 2025 00:43

Britain and France agree on historic cultural loan involving the Bayeux Tapestry, Sutton Hoo treasures, and Lewis Chessmen.

From Butter Penis to Fairhair: 517 Real Viking Nicknames

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Published: July 7, 2025 12:42

Discover 517 real Viking nicknames from the sagas, including bold, funny, and bizarre names like “Butter Penis” and “Fairhair.” Explore what these names reveal about Norse culture and identity.

Marked by Faith: Tattoos and the Christian Body in the Middle Ages

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Published: July 6, 2025 16:05

Tattoos in the Middle Ages? While often associated with criminals or pagans, these marks on the skin could also signal Christian devotion, sacred journeys, and personal identity in unexpected ways.

Famous Last Words from the Middle Ages

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Published: July 6, 2025 12:40

Discover the final words of medieval kings, popes, saints, and warriors—revealing how people in the Middle Ages faced death with faith, fear, or defiance.

The Roman Girl Rediscovered During the Renaissance

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Published: July 5, 2025 11:11

One of the key features of the Renaissance in Italy was a renewed interest in Ancient Rome. So when the perfectly preserved body…

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Published: July 4, 2025 14:05

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Captivity and Enslavement in the Late Medieval Aegean, with Alasdair Grant

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Published: July 3, 2025 22:46

A conversation with Alasdair Grant about the captivity and enslavement that many Greeks (Romaioi) experienced in the late medieval period, a period of state collapse during which they were subject to Italian and Turkish raids and attacks.