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MAP#40: The Fairytale Keeper, Andrea Cefalo Interview
09/08/2013 Duración: 27minWhat if all the fairy tales we know and love came from one 15-year-old medieval girl? That is the premise of Andrea Cefalo's novel, The Fairytale Keeper. Today on the Medieval Archives Podcast we talk to Andrea about her books, how she came up with the idea and her love of the middle ages. We also discuss her second book in the series The Fairest of Them All and the Kickstarter campaign she started for the book. Listen to the episode now The Fairytale Keeper Synopsis: Adelaide’s mother, Katrina, was the finest storyteller in all of Airsbach, a borough in the great city of Cologne, but she left one story untold, that of her daughter, that of Snow White. Snow White was a pet name Adelaide’s mother had given her. It was a name Adelaide hated, until now. Now, she would give anything to hear her mother say it once more. A rampant fever claimed Adelaide’s mother just like a thousand others in Cologne where the people die without last rites and the dead are dumped in a vast pit outside the city walls. In an effort t
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MAP#39 – 7 Steps To Become a Historian
28/07/2013 Duración: 46minHow do you become a historian? I get asked that questions a lot. So today I'll answer it. We will look at 7 steps you can take to begin your journey through history. We'll also look at some of the jobs you can get as a historian. The list may surprise you. If you're a...MAP#39 - 7 Steps To Become a Historian is a post from: Medieval ArchivesThe post MAP#39 - 7 Steps To Become a Historian appeared first on Medieval Archives.Creators & Guests Medieval Archives - Host ★ Support this podcast ★
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MAP#38 – Medieval Archaeology News
12/07/2013 Duración: 30minI was first introduced to archaeology as a kid and up on the movie screen was a whip carrying, fedora wearing relic hunter. When Indiana Jones wasn't fighting Nazis or running for his life he was on a quest to gather ancient artifacts. Today on the Medieval Archives Podcast we are going to examine real life archaeology, not the fictional portrayal. Since the discovery of Richard III in the Leicester car park there have been numerous other medieval archaeology discoveries. Medieval knights, dungeons, Black Death skeletons and so much more! Please send any comments, suggestions or topic ideas to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes. Rate the Medieval Archives Podcast now! Listen to the episode now In this episode we discuss: Knights found in car parks Medieval dungeons unearthed Crusaders spreading leprosy Alfred the Great Black Death burial grounds And more... Here are the links to the stories we discuss: Medieval Knight remains found in Edi
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MAP#37 – Dr. Samuel Stokes and Eustace the Monk
25/06/2013 Duración: 38minDr. Samuel Stokes joins the Podcast for an interview about his music and medieval influences. For his doctorate dissertation in Music Theory, he composed a symphony inspired by Eustace the Monk, the 13th century pirate. In episode 3 of the Medieval Archives Podcast I covered Eustace the Monk. In this episode Dr. Stokes and I discuss his love of music and how it turned into wiritng songs, musicals and a symphony! Stick around after the interveiw, Dr. Stokes provided the second and third movement of his symphony for the podcast listeners to enjoy. It's fantastic, you won't want to miss it! Symphony No. 1 "Eustace the Monk" Composer: Dr. Samuel Stokes Conductor: Bethany Ring Performed by the LSU Philharmonia Orchestra Thanks to Dr. Stokes for joining the podcast! Please send any comments, suggestions or topic ideas to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes. Rate the Medieval Archives Podcast now! Listen to the episode now In this episode we disc
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MAP#36 – Popes Behaving Badly
14/05/2013 Duración: 43minThe Pope, the Bishop of Rome, successor of Saint Peter and leader of the Catholic Church. Pious men aspire to the chair and humbly accept the position. At least that's what we'd like to believe. But not all popes were righteous men, some weren't even Christian! In this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we are going to look at some of the worst Popes of the Middle Ages. I play a music clip during the episode provided by The History Teachers. They produce fantastic historical songs set to current and classic hits! Visit their sites and support their music. They are inspiring history students across the globe. Find The History Teachers on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/historyteachers, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/historyteacherz and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/historyteacherz. Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes. Rate the Medieval Archives Podcast now! Listen to the episod
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The Vikings Podcast #101: A Podcast is Coming
01/03/2013 Duración: 13minWelcome to the premiere episode of the Vikings Podcast! I’ve put together a brief episode to introduce the actors and the characters they play. There are a few sound clips from the show and the show format is discussed. Vikings premieres on 03 March 2013 on The History Channel USA & Canada. Find the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vikings-podcast/id611038251?mt=2 Vikings Synopsis: The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods, legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors' Listen to the episode now Cast of Characters: Character Actor Ragnar Lothbrock ... Travis Fimmel Lagertha ... Katheryn Winnick Rollo ... Clive Standen Earl Haraldson ... Gabriel Byrne Siggy ... Jessalyn Gilsig Floki ... Gustaf Skarsgå
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MAP#35 – Richard III: Lost and Found
20/02/2013 Duración: 45minThe medieval-verse was all abuzz the last couple of weeks about an exciting archaeology find. Back in August 2012 the University of Leicester started a search for the lost remains of King Richard III. Richard was killed during the Battle of Bosworth, the final major battle of the Wars of the Roses. King Richard's death is significant for a few reasons. He was the last King of England to die in battle and his death marks the end of the medieval period. The victor at Bosworth, Henry Tudor, starts the dynasty of the smae name that would last for over 100 years! In this episode we will look at the history of Richard and find out how the youngest of four brothers rose to throne of England. We also examine the controversies that surround him including the Princes in the Tower and if he was a disfigured hunchback. But the real exciting part is the dig in Leicester! We'll listen in to the DNA test announcements and the description of his wounds at Bosworth. Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievala
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MAP#34 – Medieval Zombies
31/10/2012 Duración: 24minIt's that time of year again. The full moon is out and the night gets a little spookier. But have no fear, we are here to help you make it through the Halloween season. And what better way than to talk about flesh eating zombies! Now I haven't gone completely mad. We will look at two examples of how the dead walked the earth in medieval times and a historian who recorded numerous episodes of the undead. Grab a pumpkin ale, turn the lights down low and let's explore the medieval zombie apocalypse. If you would like more Halloween episodes you can listen to the Haunted Castle series or last years Dracula episode. Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes. Rate the Medieval Archives Podcast now! Listen to the episode now In this episode we discuss: The Draugr The Revenant William of Newburgh The Raven Night of the Living Dead And more... Get your free audio book from Audible.com at: http://www.medievalarch
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MAP#33 – Blood Sisters: Author Sarah Gristwood interview
08/10/2012 Duración: 32minSarah Gristwood, the acclaimed author, joins us for an interview about her new book Blood Sisters: The Hidden Lives of the Women Behind the Wars of the Roses. Most of the history of the Wars of the Roses is written through the eyes of the kings and men who fought the battles. In Blood Sisters, Sarah takes a look at the influence and impact of the women involved. It is a fascinating book which offers a fresh perspective and a glimpse into the lives of the women of the medieval era and how they help shape history. Whether you're a Yorkist or Lancastrian you are sure to enjoy this episode! You can find Sarah and her books on the following websites: Sarah Gristwood's Website: http://www.sarahgristwood.co.uk/ Sarah's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/sarah.gristwood.1 Perseus Book Group: http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/perseus/index.jsp If you want to take a tour that follows the Wars of the Roses or events during the Tudor era, Sarah recommends Alison Wier Tours. Check them out at http://www.alisonweirtours
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MAP#32 – Medievalists.net Interview
01/10/2012 Duración: 01h05sI'm excited to have Peter and Sandra on from Medievalists.net. We covered all sorts of topics, including their love for other historical periods and the state of history programming on television. We even managed to get a Honey Boo Boo reference in, yikes! (I apologize now for including that link...) I guess it's safe to say we had a great time during the interview. I hope you enjoy it as well. A big thank you to Peter and Sandra for coming on the podcast! Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes. Rate the Medieval Archives Podcast now! Listen to the episode now In this episode we discuss: How Peter and Sandra met How they found a love for the Middle Ages Their thoughts on Game of Thrones, medieval based video games and medieval entertainment The state of history based television The possible discovery of Richard III And more... Medievalists.net on the internet Medievalists.net eMail: medievalists.net@
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MAP#31 – Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages
23/09/2012 Duración: 27minThe Middle Ages conjures images of wise, warrior Kings and beautiful Queens. Well this episode we are going to shatter that image! Get ready to dive into the crazy world of insane kings and diabolical madmen. Years of inbreeding the royal blood is bound to have an effect sooner or later. We'll investigate kings, queens and counts that went bat crazy during their reigns. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievalarchives.com Listen to the episode now In this episode you'll discover: The King who thought he was made of glass The Queen who embraced her died husband nightly The crusading Prince who tortured and displayed his victims The insane King who laughed and sang while a battle was raging And more... Get your free audio book from Audible.com at: http://www.medievalarchives.com/AudibleOffer Download the MP3 and listen to it on your favorite MP3 player. Subscribe to the feed so you do not miss a single episode. The music was provided by Tim
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MAP#30 – Peasant’s Revolt of 1381
14/08/2012 Duración: 23minWhen Adam delved and Eve span, Who then was the gentleman? The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was one of a number of popular revolts in late medieval Europe and is a major event in the history of England. Led by Wat Tyler the peasant's rose up against the ruling class. Were they successful? Or did they fail and meet the executioners axe? Find out in the latest episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast Get your free audio book from Audible.com at: http://www.audibletrial.com/MedievalArchives You can listen to the episode below. Or download the MP3 and listen to it on your favorite MP3 player. Subscribe to the feed so you do not miss a single episode. The music was provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.com Use the links below to download the .mp3 audio file, subscribe directly to iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed. Direct Download | iTunes | RSS Feed ★ Support this podcast ★
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MAP#29 – Pillars of the Earth 8: “The Work of Angels”
16/05/2012 Duración: 35minThe mini series comes to an end. Will they finish the cathedral or will Waleran block all attempts? Will Jack find out the truth about his father? Everything gets answered in the final episode! Join us as we finish our trip through The Pillars of the Earth. This week we recap/review episode eight "The Work of Angels" of the Starz Original series The Pillars of the Earth. Set in the the 12th century The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of King Stephen's reign over England and the 19 year period of Anarchy. Pillars of the Earth Synopsis This epic tale of passion and greed begins when a mysterious secret disrupts the succession to the English crown and an unlikely member of King Henry's family takes the throne. A power struggle between Henry's daughter, Maud, and nephew, Stephen, causes England to be torn by war as battles rage for the rightful heir. Meanwhile, Bishop Waleran Bigod and the Hamleigh family manipulate the conflict to satisfy their own ruthless ambitions. Within this tumultuous setting, Prior P
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MAP#28 – Dan Snow Interview
27/03/2012 Duración: 23minDan Snow, historian and award winning TV presenter takes a few minutes out of his busy schedule to talk to the Medieval Archives. Trained in the hallowed halls of Oxford University, Dan ventured into TV for a WWII Documentary and hasn't looked back. His past medieval documentaries explored 1066 and The Battle of Hastings, Norman Walks through Norman castles of Britain and the filthy streets of medieval London. Currently he is the host of Battle Castles, a documentary series focusing on six medieval castles and their history. Battle Castle can be seen Thursday nights on History Television Canada and will be airing on the BBC later this year. In this episode you will discover: Dan's Favorite historical period and movie Dan's Favorite Battle Castle location His crazy experience's filming historical documentaries And much more... All historians will want to hear this episode! I would like to thank Dan for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit with the Medieval Archives Podcast. It was a great interview an
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MAP#27 – Battle Castle Interview: Sean F. White
12/03/2012 Duración: 25minBattle Castle, the outstanding castle documentary series, explores the medieval history of six castles. Today we have an interview with Sean F. White, the Director of Photography for Battle Castle. I talk with Sean about filming the castles and the siege engines in action. We also cover how the re-enactments were filmed. In this episode you will discover: The role of the Director of Photogrpahy His approach to visually capturing the castles The adventurous side of Sean as he films the castles The secret location where they filmed the re-enactments Which episode was filmed in 3D And much more... It's another great interview you won't want to miss! A big thanks to Sean for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with the Medieval Archives podcast Connect with Battle Castle today! Battle Castle Website Battle Castle Facebook fan page Battle Castle Twitter profile Battle Castle Youtube channel Connect with Sean F. White Sean's Web Page Sean's Twitter Profile Sean's Facebook page You can listen to the episode
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MAP#26 – Battle Castle Interview: Nicole Tomlinson
06/03/2012 Duración: 01h08minBattle Castle, the outstanding castle documentary series, explores the medieval history of six castles. Today we have an interview with Nicole Tomlinson, writer for Battle Castle. I talk to Nicole about writing for the series and how she approached the research process. We also cover how the castles were picked, castles that were left out, and their use of social media. In this episode you will discover: Nicole's favorite castle Where she would like to explore next A castle visit cut short due to political uprisings The man who sold his condo to build siege weapons And much more... You won't want to miss this episode! I would like to thank Nicole for taking the time to visit with the Medieval Archives Podcast. It was a great interview and she is a wonderful person. Connect with Battle Castle today! Battle Castle Website Battle Castle Facebook fan page Battle Castle Twitter profile Battle Castle Youtube channel You can listen to the episode below. Or download the MP3 and listen to it on your favorite MP3 playe
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MAP#25 – Pillars of the Earth 7: “New Beginnings”
28/02/2012 Duración: 38minEngland is gripped by war, political stirfe and treachery. And in the midst of it all a towering cathedral, a beacon of love and hope is erected. Will Philip raise again after being removed as prior? Will Aliena be able to find Jack in France? And will work continue on the cathedral after the collapse? Join us as we continuing our trip through The Pillars of the Earth. This week we recap/review episode seven "New Beginnings" of the Starz Original series The Pillars of the Earth. Set in the the 12th century The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of King Stephen's reign over England and the 19 year period of Anarchy. Pillars of the Earth Synopsis This epic tale of passion and greed begins when a mysterious secret disrupts the succession to the English crown and an unlikely member of King Henry's family takes the throne. A power struggle between Henry's daughter, Maud, and nephew, Stephen, causes England to be torn by war as battles rage for the rightful heir. Meanwhile, Bishop Waleran Bigod and the Hamleigh f
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MAP#24 – Christy English Interview
03/01/2012 Duración: 40minIt's 2012! I hope you all had a safe and happy new year. We are kicking off the new year with an interview with Historical Fiction author Christy English. Christy is a writer of historical fiction centering on Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alais of France, and the Plantagenets of the 12th Century. Her latest book is To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. During the interview we discuss her novels, her love of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the challenges of writing about a historical figure. We also discuss her writing process and her favorite authors. It is a fantastic interview! Click the links below to visit her website or buy her books. Website: ChristyEnglish.com Books: To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine Twitter: @ChristyEnglish You can listen to the episode below. Or download the MP3 and listen to it on your favorite MP3 player. Subscribe to the feed so you do not miss a single episode. The opening music was provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.com
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MAP#23 – Christmas Special
19/12/2011 Duración: 01h01minMerry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the Medieval Archives! It's the holiday season and the Medieval Archives Podcast is bringing you an episode jam packed with holiday music! The intro is short, but if you want to skip right to the music go to minute 1:30. Thanks for subscribnig to the podcast this year! There...MAP#23 - Christmas Special is a post from: Medieval ArchivesThe post MAP#23 - Christmas Special appeared first on Medieval Archives. ★ Support this podcast ★
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MAP#22 – ‘Witchcraft’ Pillars of the Earth Episode 6
13/12/2011 Duración: 33minLove, marriage and lose during the Anarchy. Waleran continues his quest to become the Archbishop of Canterbury and William Hamliegh tries to become the Earl of Shiring. Aliena faces a tough decision that involves the future of Richard and the promise she made to her father. Jack and Alfred are at odds and Ellen uses her powers to help Jack. Join us as we continuing our trip through The Pillars of the Earth. This week we recap/review episode six "Witchcraft" of the Starz Original series The Pillars of the Earth. Set in the the 12th century The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of King Stephen's reign over England and the 19 year period of Anarchy. Pillars of the Earth Synopsis This epic tale of passion and greed begins when a mysterious secret disrupts the succession to the English crown and an unlikely member of King Henry's family takes the throne. A power struggle between Henry's daughter, Maud, and nephew, Stephen, causes England to be torn by war as battles rage for the rightful heir. Meanwhile, Bishop