Best David as Nora Podcasts (2025)

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Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer 47:42

10h ago47:42

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One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication. And from that moment on, all bets are off. This week, Danièle speaks with Julie Singer about what medieval people thought about infancy in general, how literary children could be vehicles for truth an…

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Art Life with Douglas Ray Jaffe 47:55

3d ago47:55

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Today's guest is Douglas Ray Jaffe. An author, poet, and modern-day philosopher whose words challenge conventional thinking and offer profound insights into the human experience. His work delves deep into themes of existence, consciousness, and the intricate connections that bind us all. His book, “Who Is Douglas Ray? Lyrics, Writings, and Poems,” …

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Bonus - Tina Cahill & the death of David Walsh 21:44

3d ago21:44

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 June 2019. This is our first bonus episode to take place outside of Ireland, but involves an Irish couple living and working in Australia. Tina Cahill and David 'Motcha' Walsh met in Sydney after they both moved in 2013. Their relationship was turbulent and marked with violent incide…

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Vince Goes HAM About HAM Radio - Part 2 1:00:13

6d ago1:00:13

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Vince continues educating us on HAM Radio in this second part of our conversation. In addition to being a HAM Radio Enthusiast, Vince is also an inventor, brainstormer, and deep learner of the medical industry. Included here are resources to help you get started on your HAM Radio Journey... The American Radio Relay League -https://aarl.org/ HAMsphe…

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Vince Goes HAM About HAM Radio - Part 1 1:03:38

7d ago1:03:38

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Vince, a HAM Radio Enthusiast, inventor, brainstormer, and all around creative spirit, dives DEEP into the world of HAM Radio. Frequencies, channels, crystals, Amateur Radio laws, and a whole lot more intricacies are revealed! A perfect Inspirado Projecto episode for anyone desiring knowledge about HAM radio, and also for those who've been actively…

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Prester John with Chris Taylor 43:52

7d ago43:52

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A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Carmen Sandiego, Prester John was a man people searched the globe for, from Ethiopia, to Tibet, to the New World, never quite catching up to him in the end. So, who was Prester John and why were medieval …

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El Cid with Nora Berend 49:39

14d ago49:39

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In the centuries since his death, the famous El Cid has been the star of plays, romances, feature films, and even propaganda campaigns. But how does history compare to the hype? This week, Danièle speaks with Nora Berend about the real Rodrigo Díaz, the astonishing way his legend grew and changed over time, and how El Cid is still being used as a p…

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Bonus - Kilkenny City Cold Cases 27:53

17d ago27:53

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 5 May 2019. Two women were murdered in the 1980's in Kilkenny. They were unconnected, and unsolved. It would be years before the two murders were "rediscovered" by the Garda Cold Case Unit - the National Serious Crime Review Unit. Appeals for information were made to the public, and no…

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson 48:30

21d ago48:30

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To get a fuller picture of medieval queenship, it's time to head to the heart of Scandinavia to learn about the lives of the lesser-known medieval women who found themselves - intentionally or unintentionally - ruling a kingdom. This week, Danièle speaks with Caroline Wilhelmsson about the royal women of Sweden, how they became queens, and how they…

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Zombie Days with Jeremy Ambler 53:28

21d ago53:28

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Jeremy Ambler is a character actor from "Walking Dead" the "Wrong Turn" remake, "Pro Wrestlers VS Zombies", "The Road", soon to be in "Don't Let The Cat Out", and many more motion pictures! This interview occurs on 7-21-2024, at The Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia. The cosmic opportunity presented itself while Yachtley Crew was touring throu…

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Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud 54:28

28d ago54:28

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When we look back to medieval Europe, there are a handful legendary figures who stand out above the rest. Richard the Lionheart. Charlemagne. El Cid. And Frederick Barbarossa. A powerful emperor, focused crusader, and stubborn supporter in the middle of a papal schism, Barbarossa certainly made waves in the twelfth century, and left a lasting impre…

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Bonus - Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy 20:47

1M ago20:47

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This episode was initially released as a Patreon exclusive on 8th Sept 2019 In November of 1997, Eileen O'Shaughnessy went to work as normal. She drove a taxi in Galway City, and was one of the few women drivers in the country But on the night of the 30th of that month, Eileen's car was found abandoned in the city with blood all over the drivers se…

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Andy Kaufman Portal with Frank Nora and John Carl Pepe - Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Part 4 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

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John Carl Pepe and Frank Edward Nora join me for the "Crisis on Infinite Podcasts #4" aka "The Andy Kaufman Portal". We capture synchronicities, geeking out about Andy Kaufman Lives and Stephen Maddox. Even though this is the first time ever meeting in person, we have a great rapport from knowing eachother online for the past 15 or more years! This…

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The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin 1:03:07

1M ago1:03:07

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Though he’s remembered as the man who united the two royal houses of England, Henry Tudor was more than just the red rose of Lancaster: he was also the red dragon of Wales. This week, Danièle speaks with Nathen Amin about Henry Tudor's Welsh ancestry, how generations of royals and rebels shaped him, and how he managed to claim the English throne de…

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Andy Kaufman Vortex with Frank Nora and John Carl Pepe - Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Part3 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

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John Carl Pepe and Frank Edward Nora join me for the "Crisis on Infinite Podcasts #3". This is the first time I met John and Frank in person. We've known eachother several years through following the Andy Kaufman Lives phenomenon. This was recorded on 7-17-2024 while I was on tour with Yachtley Crew stopping through New Jersey to play at the Mayo P…

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Andy Kaufman Curiosity with David J Diaz 56:03

1M ago56:03

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David J Diaz and I discuss the Andy Kaufman rabbithole on 4-9-2025. We also deep dive into his Gibraltar LIVE Music Society, his DJD Photography business and other unexpected discoveries! Also, Phil Donlon, Blythe Baines, and Rob Broski stop by to say hello! Here's our episode with David J Diaz – January 14, 2019 on episode “Yachtley Gibraltar” of …

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Bonus - The Killing of Tom O'Gorman 22:15

1M ago22:15

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This episode was first released as a Patreon exclusive on 7th October 2018 This is the story of the shocking killing of Tom O'Gorman by his lodger, Sevario Bellante, who suffered from schizophrenia. Bellante had recently been weaned off his medication under medical supervision, and on medical advice to do so, but this would have tragic results. The…

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Gibraltar Music and Andy Kaufman with David J Diaz 54:49

2M ago54:49

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David J Diaz, a fellow Andy Kaufman enthusiast, joins us to talk about founding the Gibraltar Live Music Society, snapping photos for DJD Photography, and what it's like to collaborate with MTV! You can find David J Diaz on Instagram http://instagram.com/d_j_d_photography , he's also on flickr https://t.co/uBxgkryZBo , his Gibraltar Live Music Soci…

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Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero 48:12

2M ago48:12

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When we think about the joys of modernity, perhaps one of the images that comes to mind is hospitals. But, believe it or not, hospitals were also a fundamental part of the medieval world. Catering to the sick, the poor, and the needy, hospitals were institutions many medieval people could rely on in their most desperate moments. This week, Danièle …

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The Medieval Writings of Jean Bodel with Lynn Ramey 44:15

2M ago44:15

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When it comes to influential writers of the Middle Ages, there are big names that are probably familiar to a lot of us. But who was it who influenced them? It’s time to get to the deep cut of medieval literature, and look at a writer whose worked crossed genres from epic, to drama, to heartfelt notes, to raunchy humour. This week, Danièle speaks wi…

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Golden State Visions with Martin Schmidt 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Anytime Yachtley Crew stops to play in Monterey at The Golden State Theatre, I make sure to interview local Historian, Renovationist, Sock Monkey creator, and Returning Champion, Martin Schmidt. This marks his fifth interview for Inspirado Projecto and takes place on 2.27.2025. We get to learn more about his latest restoration efforts with co-creat…

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Medieval Africa with Luke Pepera 41:52

2M ago41:52

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Although it’s the cradle of our species, and a land as rich in culture as it is legendarily rich in resources, retellings of African history often place their focus heavily on the transatlantic slave trade. While this is valuable, too narrow a focus can make it easy to lose sight of how incredibly powerful, interconnected, and respected African peo…

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Andy Kaufman Lives with Frank Nora Pt2 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Andy Kaufman faking his death is a theory tracing back to May 16, 1984. I met Frank Nora online in early 2000, through our mutual investigations into this mystery. Websites like andykaufmanlives.com, various Twitter accounts, and forums grew communities around the phenomenon. This is the first time Frank and I met in person, 7-17-2024, before Yacht…

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Ladies-in-Waiting with Caroline Dunn 49:35

2M ago49:35

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Although they’re often presented as a sort of living, breathing set decoration, the women at aristocratic courts in the Middle Ages served many different functions, from the practical to the ceremonial. Educated and influential, these women served as ambassadors not only of their gender, but often of their families, and places of origin, as well. S…

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Andy Kaufman Lives with Frank Nora Pt1 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

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Frank Nora (Host of Overnightscape Underground Podcast) and Curt Eric Clendenin discuss Andy Kaufman faking his death. A theory they learned on andykaufmanlives.com in the early 2000s. They also talk about AI, strange sounds heard in the skies, synchronicities and other paranormal anomalies. This interview was recorded 7-17-2024, on the Yachtley Cr…

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Global Ships with Amanda Respess 44:43

3M ago44:43

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When it comes to intercontinental trade in the Middle Ages, the Silk Road seems to get all the love. But the movement of people and goods between kingdoms and continents was made possible in large part by water. This week, Danièle speaks with Amanda Respess about ships and shipbuilding in the medieval world, what we know about early global trade ro…

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Buddhist Poet-Monks in Medieval China with Thomas J. Mazanec 44:55

3M ago44:55

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Last week was all about Christian monks, but naturally, there were a whole lot of monks in different traditions across the medieval world. And some of them were even poets. This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas J. Mazanec about the Buddhist poet-monks of medieval China, why they chose to write poetry, and why their art was so controversial. You can…

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How to Live Like a Monk in Stressful Times 31:46

3M ago31:46

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It's safe to say that this moment in history is proving to be a stressful one, leaving many of us feeling anxious and unsettled. This week, Danièle revisits some of the science-backed tools and strategies medieval monks used to help them stay mentally healthy in tough times. Check out Danièle's book How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Mode…

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Henry III with David Carpenter 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

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Although he’s one of the longest-reigning monarchs in English history, he tends to be largely forgotten when it comes to top ten lists. He’s not even in the top three most popular Henrys. Sandwiched between his father, Bad King John, and his son, the “great and terrible” Edward I, Henry III was a pious, peaceful, family man – for better and for wor…

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Sexy Medieval Songs with Elizabeth Eva Leach 46:08

4M ago46:08

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It's almost Valentine's Day, which means that sexy playlists are being created all over the world to help people communicate their steamiest and most heartfelt emotions - just like they did in the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabeth Eva Leach about sexy medieval songs, who was singing them, and how they served as inspiration in th…

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Muslims in the Kingdom of Jerusalem with Ann Zimo 43:59

4M ago43:59

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After the Christian conquest of Jerusalem in 1099, scholarship tends to focus on the Muslim populations outside of the newly established crusader kingdoms. But what happened to the Muslim people who remained within? How did they interact with the new culture and laws imposed upon them? And how much of a dealbreaker was a person’s religion in real l…

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Medieval Iceland with Sverrir Jakobsson 48:35

4M ago48:35

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It’s a storied island with a rich saga tradition. A land of ice and fire. But rarely do we hear of how Iceland went from being a stouthearted farming settlement to one of the most respected nations on Earth. This week, Danièle speaks with Sverrir Jakobsson about what life in Iceland was like in the early Middle Ages, how it became linked to the kin…

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Dowager Queens of Korea with Alban Schmid 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Though they're often overlooked, the dowager queens of Korea were the one of the most powerful legitimizing forces behind the throne. This week, Danièle speaks with Alban Schmid about how Korea was ruled in the late Middle Ages, its relationship to Ming China, and the power wielded by the women at the top. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Pa…

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Medieval Eastern Europe with Florin Curta 45:05

4M ago45:05

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If you browse the shelves of your local bookstore, it may seem like Eastern Europe basically didn’t exist until the Soviet Union. Fortunately, Medieval Studies is slowly widening the lens to give us a bigger and better picture of what went on beyond the invisible borders of west versus east. This week, Danièle speaks with Florin Curta about why it’…

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Early English Queens with Matthew Firth 49:09

5M ago49:09

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Most of us could probably come up with a few names of the kings who ruled in England in the centuries before the Norman Conquest, but the queens? Maybe not. We know they existed, but it can be hard to figure out much else about them – or whether later medieval notions of what queenship actually is even fit. This week, Danièle speaks with Matthew Fi…

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Fixing the Liturgy with CJ Jones 44:18

5M ago44:18

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There’s a pretty common myth that medieval women had no agency in their lives; that they were quiet and subservient, and accepted the status quo without thinking too hard about it. The reality, of course, was much different - even for those with the strictest rules: nuns. This week, Danièle speaks with CJ Jones about Dominican nuns, their theologic…

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2024: The Medieval Year in Review 40:18

5M ago40:18

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2024 has been another wild ride in politics and medieval studies. This week, continuing tradition, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net about what’s been happening in the world and in the field this year. You can support this podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

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In Defense of Women with Margaret L. King 49:51

5M ago49:51

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One of the favourite pastimes of certain thinkers throughout history has been to demonstrate the supposed inferiority of women, something both modern people and people of the past have resisted with spicy arguments of their own. These days, we tend to use science and statistics to help us lend weight to our positions. But what did people lean on in…

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Best Medieval Books of 2024 54:21

6M ago54:21

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Medieval Studies has no shortage of amazing books coming out each year, but which ones are the best of the best? This week, Danièle continues the annual tradition of listing her top five book recommendations of 2024 alongside those of Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net. This year's list is: Beards and Baldness in the Middle Ages, translate…

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The House of Condulmer with Alan Stahl 52:30

6M ago52:30

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There’s a general impression of the Middle Ages that wherever you started out in life is where you ended up. But with a few business smarts, the right connections, and a willingness to play fast and loose with ethics, sometimes a person could rise to the very gates of heaven. This week, Danièle speaks with Alan Stahl about life in one of the riches…

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A Holy Blueprint with Karl Kinsella 44:29

6M ago44:29

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One of the clearest and most enduring legacies of the Middle Ages is the beautiful buildings left behind. Many of these buildings were devoted to God, using blueprints that no longer exist. But one of the most famous – and famously confusing – sets of architectural instructions was set out in the Bible, itself. This week, Danièle speaks with Karl K…

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Ibn Sina and Biruni with S. Frederick Starr 47:44

6M ago47:44

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Experimenting, translating, and philosophizing about physics and metaphysics, biology and geology, two great thinkers from Central Asia stand out both for their achievements, and their completely opposite points of view. This week, Danièle speaks with S. Frederick Starr about the work and the lives of Ibn Sina (aka Avicenna) and Biruni, their contr…

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The Otherworld with Lisa Bitel 47:27

7M ago47:27

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A place of supernatural encounters both incredibly good and spectacularly bad, the Otherworld featured in stories and songs throughout the Middle Ages, especially on the storied isle of Ireland. This week, Danièle speaks with Lisa Bitel about what the Otherworld was like, why Otherworldly beings were interested in humankind, and where we find these…

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Bad Chaucer with Tison Pugh 47:56

7M ago47:56

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When it comes to classics of literature, it can feel like there’s a lot of pressure to nod along with the crowd and say that some authors are just brilliant, full stop. But sometimes even great literature isn’t so great. This week, Danièle speaks with Tison Pugh about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Ta…

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Medieval Riga with Kevin O'Connor 52:16

7M ago52:16

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Across the world, there’s no shortage of contested sites where local identities, national identities, and international politics clash, often with high stakes for the people who live there. One of these places is the storied capital of Latvia: Riga. This week, Danièle speaks with Kevin O’Connor about medieval Riga, its tumultuous place as a trading…

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The Green Ages with Annette Kehnel 46:12

7M ago46:12

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New and high-tech solutions for a sustainable future are being proposed on the daily, but what if some of the best ideas actually reside in the past? This week, Danièle speaks with Annette Kehnel about the way medieval communities shared, recycled, and even upcycled. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalis…

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