40 Best Medieval History Podcasts

1. Gone Medieval

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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit's podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, The Ancients, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www...MORE Hosts Matthew Lewis, Dr Eleanor Janega, Dr Cat Jarman
Producer/Network History Hit
Email ****@historyhit.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.1KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 114.1KInstagram 371.8K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Saga Thing

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Saga Thing is a podcast for people who love history, literature, Vikings and all things medieval. In each episode, the hosts review a saga from medieval Iceland and then dig in to categories for discussion, including: Best Bloodshed, Body Count, Notable Witticisms, Nicknames, Outlawry, Thingmen, and Ratings.MORE Hosts John Sexton, Andrew Pfrenger
Producer/Network Saga Thing
Email ****@bridgew.edu
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 597Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.7K Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. New Books in Medieval History

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150 channels and browse our 28,000 episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetworkMORE Host Marshall Poe
Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 9KTwitter 16K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story

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The Middle Ages—a time often dismissed, yet it is the crucible where the foundations of our modern world were forged. This era, full of brutal power struggles, explosive change, and unexpected alliances, laid the borders, cultures, and traditions we live by today. Through relentless research and gripping storytelling, this podcast resurrects the forgotten world of our medieval ancestors, unraveling the tangled web spanning innumerable stories. The modern world was never born in isolation—it was fought for, built, and connected across continents. Buy Me A Coffee: coff.ee/FWPodcastMORE Host Jonathon LaRosa
Producer/Network Jonathon LaRosa
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 28Twitter 68Instagram 2 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Bow and Blade

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Medieval warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston - talking about battles, sieges, and military history in the Middle Ages.
Hosts Michael Livingston, Kelly DeVries
Producer/Network Medievalists.net
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 47Facebook 262.7KTwitter 80.5KInstagram 13.4K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. History of the Papacy Podcast

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This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go. Support this showMORE Host Stephen Guerra
Producer/Network History of the Papacy
Email ****@atozhistorypage.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 676Facebook 848 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2013 Get Email Contact

7. We're Not So Different

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A mostly Medieval history podcast about how we've always been idiots patreon.com/wnsdpod welcometothecrusades.com
Hosts Luke Waters, Dr. Eleanor Janega
Producer/Network WNSD Pod
Email ****@eleanorjanega.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 304 Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Wittenberg to Westphalia

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A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Benjamin Jacobs
Producer/Network Benjamin Jacobs
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 309Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Medieval Death Trip

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On Medieval Death Trip, we feature a selected medieval text (often historical, occasionally literary) that touches on the odd, the gruesome, the unexpected, and similarly curious incidents, images, or ideas. In addition to presenting the text itself, each episode features commentary and musings upon that text.MORE Host Patrick Lane
Producer/Network Medieval Death Trip
Email ****@medievaldeathtrip.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 384Twitter 876 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Abbasid History Podcast

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An audio platform for the study of the pre-modern Islamic(ate) past and beyond. We interview academics, archivists and artists on their work for peers and junior students in the field. We aim to educate, inspire, perhaps infuriate, and on the way entertain a little too. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcastSuitable also for general listeners with an interest in geographically diverse medieval history.MORE Host Talha Ahsan
Producer/Network AbbasidHistoryPodcast.com
Email ****@abbasidhistorypodcast.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 1.1KTwitter 5.6K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Human Circus: Journeys in the Medieval World

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A narrative history podcast following the journeys of medieval travellers and their roles in larger historical events. Telling great stories, showing the interconnected nature of the medieval world, and meeting Mongols, Ottomans, Franciscans, merchants, ambassadors, and adventurers along the way.MORE Host Devon Field
Producer/Network D Field
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 263Twitter 1.5KInstagram 684 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. The Medieval Podcast

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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
Host Danièle Cybulskie
Producer/Network Medievalists.net
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 466Facebook 262.7KTwitter 80.5K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Medieval Archives

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The Medieval Archives podcast transports you back to an age of heroic kings, gallant knights and pious bishops. Separate fact from fiction and find out how the men and women of the middle ages really lived.MORE Host Gary Ekborg
Producer/Network The Archivist
Email ****@medievalarchives.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 435 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. 'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages

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Talking about popular conceptions of the Middle Ages and their historical realities. Join Richard Abels to learn about Vikings, knights and chivalry, movies set in the Middle Ages, and much more about the medieval world.MORE Host Richard Abels
Producer/Network Richard Abels
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 262.7KTwitter 80.5K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Boring History To Sleep

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Struggling with insomnia or just need something calm to fall asleep to? 'Boring History to Sleep' is the perfect podcast to help you relax and drift off while listening to real historical facts. Each episode is told in a slow, soothing voice, with a monotone pace designed to quiet your mind and help you sleep deeply.We explore the dull, uneventful — yet oddly fascinating — parts of history: daily life in Medieval Europe, ancient Roman routines, how people survived without electricity, and much more...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The History of Byzantium

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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Robin Pierson
Producer/Network thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6.7KFacebook 12.4KTwitter 13.2KInstagram 8.6K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since May 2012 Get Email Contact

17. Memory Medieval Podcast

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The Just Feudal Things podcast is a conversational podcast with historians and subject matter experts. memorymedieval.substack.com
Producer/Network Michael
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period

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Explore the rich tapestry of medieval life and culture in France, with insights drawn from across Europe. This engaging account delves into various aspects of daily life, including private rituals, culinary traditions, hunting practices, games, clothing styles, social privileges, justice systems, and more. With over 400 contemporary illustrations enhancing the narrative, this book brings history to life. Please note that sections 27 and 28 on punishments may be unsettling for sensitive readers. (Summary by Ruth Golding)MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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19. A Slice of Medieval

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Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
Hosts Derek Birks, Sharon Bennett Connolly
Producer/Network Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
Email ****@derekbirks.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 224 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. The Court Jester

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The Court Jester is a storytelling podcast that dives into the sauciest, funniest, and most outrageous stories of the Middle Ages. Hosted by medievalist and humour scholar Kleio Pethainou, each episode brings you a real tale from medieval literature—fabliaux, fables, legends, and more—featuring scandal, fart jokes, sex, tricksters, and chaotic peasant drama. Think rude jokes, wild mishaps and the messiest love triangles you've never heard of (but absolutely should)...MORE Host Kleio Pethainou
Producer/Network Kleio Pethainou
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. The Wanderer Anglo Saxon History, mythology, Folklore and religion

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Welcome to The Wanderer: The Anglo-Saxon Podcast, where the echoes of the past meet the voices of today. Journey through the myths, legends, and beliefs that shaped early medieval England as we explore folklore, religion, and history from an Anglo-Saxon perspective. From the wisdom of wyrd to the haunting beauty of Old English poetry, each episode delves into the rich tapestry of a world both mysterious and familiar. Step into the mead hall, listen to the tales of old, and wander through history with us.paypal.me/EnglishFightingArtsMORE Host Frank Docherty
Producer/Network Frank Docherty
Email ****@icloud.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 64 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. The Medieval Irish History Podcast

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Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. ****@gmail.com Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University & Taighde Éireann. Views expressed are speakers' own. Production: Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva. Logo design: Matheus de Paula Costa Music: Lexin_MusicMORE Host Dr Niamh Wycherley
Producer/Network The Medieval Irish History Podcast
Email ****@mu.ie
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 80 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. SMART AS FUCK! THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF USELESS KNOWLEDGE ?

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Welcome to SMART AS FUCK! — the podcast that's basically a high-speed car crash with a library cart. If you've ever thought, 'I want to know a lot of weird shit that will never make me money, get me laid, or help me survive the apocalypse' — congratulations, you're home. Every week, we rip the bandaid off history, science, art, philosophy, pop culture, and the deepest back alleys of the human brain, shoving centuries of 'wisdom' directly into your earholes with the subtlety of a drunk guy doing karaoke at a funeral...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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24. Invisible Threads

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Everything is connected, but most connections remain hidden. Journalist Maya Patel uncovers the surprising links between seemingly unrelated events, people, and phenomena. How did a medieval plague influence modern urban planning? What connects a 1970s song to today's tech billionaires? Each episode follows one invisible thread through history, science, and culture, revealing the intricate web that shapes our world in ways we never imagined.MORE Host Maya Patel
Email ****@jamx.ai
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25. The Scholarly Pilgrim - History of the Camino de Santiago

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Why did the Camino de Santiago develop and what was it like as it became one of the top European pilgrimages in the Middle Ages, laying the foundation for thousands of pilgrims to still walk it today? Historian John Seasholtz will discuss people, places and power in communities along the medieval pilgrim roads to Santiago de Compostela. The podcast should be of interest to modern-day pilgrims or anyone with a curiosity to learn more about the history of pilgrimage, medieval Europe and Spain during a formative time in our human experience...MORE Host John Seasholtz
Producer/Network John Seasholtz
Email ****@scholarlypilgrim.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 131Facebook 145 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. Saving History

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Journey through medieval Europe's most extraordinary stories, from legendary knights and epic battles to royal scandals and forgotten heroes. Explore Crusades, Viking raids, castle sieges, Norman conquests, and the Black Death. Discover Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart, Crusades, and medieval kings and queens who shaped history.Host Monte Schumacher, medieval historian and castle restoration expert, brings 1,000 years of European history to life with expert analysis.New episodes monthly.Where medieval Europe's greatest stories come alive.MORE Host Monte Schumacher
Email ****@savingcastles.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Crown & Kingdom: The Kings of England

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Crown & Kingdom: The Kings of England the British history podcast telling every English monarch's story in chronological order. From Æthelstan to Charles III, each episode reveals the triumphs, scandals, and betrayals that shaped the English monarchy and British history. Discover the human drama behind legendary rulers: Henry VIII's break with Rome, medieval power struggles, and royal scandals across centuries. This royal history podcast turns monarchs from timeline names into complex figures whose reigns forged an empire. Perfect for history enthusiasts seeking compelling royal stories.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

28. Govan Early Medieval

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Govan Early Medieval is an archaeology and history podcast about early medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum is a world-class collection of dozens of Viking-Age carved stones from the lost 'Dark Ages' Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde and is open 7 days a week from April until November, 11am-4pm, with free entry.MORE Producer/Network Govan Early Medieval
Email ****@thegovanstones.org.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Domesday Delving

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Domesday Delving is a journey back in time to explore the hidden histories of England's towns and villages as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. From the lives of local peasants and the roles of medieval churches to the power struggles between lords, each episode offers an engaging and in-depth look at a different location in medieval England. Whether you have a personal connection to a place or are simply curious about the past, Domesday Delving brings history to life with vivid storytelling and expert insights.Episodes are uploaded weekly on Tuesdays. MORE Host Claire Stephen-Walker
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30. Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast

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Sarah Ifft Decker, a medieval historian, explores how movies, tv, and books depict the medieval world. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do they tell us about how modern people think about the medieval past?MORE Host Sarah Ifft Decker
Producer/Network Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 64Twitter 389 Avg Length 134 min Format Extended Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

31. The History of Vikings

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A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner.Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofVikingEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: ****@thehistoryofvikings.comMORE Host Noah Tetzner
Producer/Network Noah Tetzner
Email ****@thehistoryofvikings.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 599Twitter 13.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

32. How Two Medieval

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Join your hosts as they discuss the highs and lows of medieval living history and re-enactment. Through their personal experiences, and with a help from expert guests and friends, they walk you through lessons learned in the hobby and set you on the right path to success.MORE Hosts Ari, Matt
Producer/Network Ari & Matt
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 1.5K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Medieval Me: Opening the Doors of Medieval History

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Open the doors to medieval history! Discussions on history of the medieval period of the world, specifically Europe and Scandinavia. Hosted by Wendy Jordan, MPhil (Master's) in archeology from Cambridge University (UK) and BA in history from the University of Oklahoma. Produced by RDG Communications.MORE Host Wendy Jordan
Producer/Network Wendy Jordan
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

34. Scotichronicast

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The podcast which discusses all things relating to medieval Scotland.
Host Kate Buchanan
Producer/Network Kate Buchanan
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 580 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. History of the Copts

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The History of the Copts Podcast is a narrative history of Roman and Medieval Egypt through the eyes of its native population, the Copts. The Podcast is a part of @copticvoiceus a 501C(3) non-profit with the mission to help forge a global Coptic identify.MORE Host Jonathan Adly
Producer/Network History of the Copts podcast
Email ****@historyofthecopts.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 44Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2013 Get Email Contact

36. Trobár Talks

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The members of medieval music ensemble Trobár talk all things medieval.
Hosts Allison Monroe, Elena Mullins, Karin Weston
Producer/Network Trobár - Allison Monroe, Elena Mullins, Karin Weston
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 841Instagram 464 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

37. Edward the First

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Dive into the world of one of the most influential medieval monarchs in this installment of the Twelve English Statesmen series. Explore the reign of Edward I, a ruler whose actions were either fueled by a profound dedication to his subjects welfare or a relentless quest for personal power. Responsible for kick-starting the unification of the United Kingdom, Edward I left an indelible mark on the countrys landscape through the imposing castles dotting the countryside. This podcast invites you to view history through his lens.MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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38. Tribal Custom in Anglo-Saxon Law

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Dive deep into the fascinating transformation of law during the early medieval era in England. Discover how tribal customs and practices significantly shaped the later Anglo-Saxon legal systems in this captivating study. (Summary by progressingamerica)MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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39. My Medieval Mayhem

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The podcast where Jan-Michael and Marcel Losada entertain, inform, and educate our audience about medieval history and literature.
Hosts Jan-Michael, Marcel Losada
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