The mystical floating city has inspired many generations and continues to be one of the most visited cities for good reason. Tourists are drawn to a stunning blend of gothic and renaissance architecture, the open-air markets, the infamous gondolas, and the glistening turquoise waters. Here we explore the events which put Venice on the map in our journey into the history of this great maritime empire. You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Appl...
Feb 18, 2023•7 min
Welcome all to another podcast interview! In this episode, I am joined with four-time best-selling author Sharon Bennett Connolly. Within this episode, we discuss Sharon's incredible work with medieval women, as well as her journey to become a fantastic author. Enjoy! You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Goodpods: bit.ly/3d2x0r9 Thank you ever so much for watching,...
Jan 28, 2023•43 min
The mystical floating city has inspired many generations and continues to be one of the most visited cities for good reason. Tourists are drawn to a stunning blend of gothic and renaissance architecture, the open-air markets, the infamous gondolas, and the glistening turquoise waters. Here we explore the events which put Venice on the map in our 3-part journey into the history of this great maritime empire. You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ...
Jan 14, 2023•12 min
The mystical floating city has inspired many generations and continues to be one of the most visited cities for good reason. Tourists are drawn to a stunning blend of gothic and renaissance architecture, the open-air markets, the infamous gondolas, and the glistening turquoise waters. Here we explore the genesis of the city and begin our 3-part journey into the history of this great maritime empire. You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple...
Jan 07, 2023•8 min
Welcome all to another podcast! The last episode we explored the Age of Justinian and the policies he set forth that would impact the cultural and spiritual identity of Europe. Today, we turn towards Gregory as someone who grew up in this age and was not only influenced by it but also sought to uphold its policies. You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Goodpods: bit...
Nov 19, 2022•17 min
Welcome all to another podcast! The Age of Justinian is a historical milestone marking a transition between antiquity and the middle ages. This century-long period say the rise of a distinctly new cultural entity - one which was a fusion of Christianity, Greek, and Roman. Let's explore Byzantium! You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Goodpods: bit.ly/3d2x0r9 Thank y...
Nov 12, 2022•22 min
Welcome all to another podcast! William of Norwich was an English boy whose disappearance and killing was, at the time, attributed to the Jewish community of Norwich. It is the first known medieval accusation against Jews of ritual murder. In this video we explore his life, murder, and the sketchy attempts to use the story of William for monetary gain... You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Musi...
Oct 29, 2022•13 min
Welcome all to another podcast! In the midst of the black death, Petrarch, a beloved poet, was contemplating the anxiety and sorrow of the plague and his own life. In today's episode, we are exploring the influences on Petrarch's life in his writings as well as diving into some of his latin. Enjoy! You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Goodpods: bit.ly/3d2x0r9 Thank...
Oct 23, 2022•18 min
Welcome all to another podcast! Whilst many histories of the Middle Ages begin with the end of a former world, if we reframe our perspective around one of the greatest and well-known contemporary saints and church fathers in this period, then a vastly different understanding of the birth of the Medieval Era arises. Enjoy! You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Goodpo...
Oct 15, 2022•40 min
Welcome all to another podcast interview! In this episode, I am joined with ethnohistorian, archaeologist, and co-founder of SES Explore, Dr. Alicia Colson. Within this episode, we discuss Alicia's incredible work with indigenous cultures, the importance of perspective, and adventure. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Alicia's socials: Twitter: @SES_Explore & @colson_alicia SES Explore: https://www.ses-explore.org/ You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi...
Oct 09, 2022•51 min
Welcome all to another podcast interview! In this episode, I am joined with bestselling author and creator of 'All Things Tudor' magazine, Deb Hunter. Within this episode, we discuss Deb's inspirational journey, what it takes to be a bestselling author, and how to build a brand of 35,000 members. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Deb's socials: Twitter: @ThingsTudor & @TheDebATL All Things Tudor podcast and Magazine: https://allthingstudor.com/ You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones...
Sep 30, 2022•34 min
Welcome all to another podcast interview! In this episode, I am joined with award-winning buildings archaeologist, Dr. James Wright. Within this episode, we discuss James' journey to becoming an archaeologist, stone masonry, and myths about castles. Enjoy! Be sure to check out James' socials: Twitter: @jpwarchaeology You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Goodpods: b...
Sep 24, 2022•50 min
The Queen's funeral was a remarkable event, but did you know know that it was steeped in Medieval tradition? With that in mind, I wrote this short article about the funeral of Edward III in the 14th century to show just how similar they were. Full Article Here: https://www.medievallatin.com/post/the-death-of-a-monarch-a-thousand-years-of-tradition You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: http...
Sep 20, 2022•9 min
Welcome all to another podcast interview! In this episode, I am joined with maritime archaeologist, scuba diver, and marine conservationist, Alicia Johnson . Within this episode, we discuss Alicia’s journey to becoming a maritime archaeologist, the importance of cultural heritage, and promoting education and opportunities for women. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Alicia's socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AloofNerd Instagram: @aloofnerd Twitter: https://twitter.com/aloof_nerd You can also...
Sep 17, 2022•50 min
In this episode of the #houseofthedragon podcast, me and #gameofthrones expert Ben are discussing episode 3, its relation to the books, and the history of deer parks! I hope you enjoy! You can also listen to this podcast and my other ones on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3EQ05 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3TVaPDP Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Bz0OFg Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeDaly99 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...
Sep 11, 2022•32 min
Welcome to my new mini-series where I interview fascinating professionals from the world of History. Kicking off this series is Jem Duducu, author of 'The Sultans: The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Rulers and Their World' and 'Forgotten History'. In this episode, we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of publishing and writing history books. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Jem on his Twitter: @JemDuducu Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these socials: Twitter: https://twit...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min
I am back after a hiatus for another episode of the podcast. Whilst away I have been focusing on my Master's Dissertation and wanted to talk about my research and findings. As such, in this episode we will be looking at the treasurer accounts of Canterbury Cathedral c.1213 - 1230 and picking it apart to understand the priory and its relation to the world around it. Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeDaly99 Spotify: https:/...
Sep 09, 2022•36 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of the podcast, we are looking at the lives of Medieval women and men, but within that, we are looking at the opportunities and prospects of peasants, merchants, Ecclesiastes, and kings; understanding what it meant to be a woman in the Medieval Era, and exploring what it meant to be a second son or third son to a noble in a bid to understand whether social mobility in this period was fluid, or strict. Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these socials: Twi...
Sep 09, 2022•22 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of the podcast, we are taking a step back to understand medieval history as a subject - one which many of us study, yet not many of us really know much about. To do so we are venturing forth into the victorian era to discover how medieval history emerged and why. Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeDaly99 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60m0y8YfJUHJzKytR9GN5a LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke...
Sep 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to the next episode of our new mini-series on the #houseofthedragon ! In this episode, me and game of thrones expert Ben are talking about the show and the new episode, discussing how it relates to the books, and discussing powerful #medieval women and comparing this to Rhaenyra. Timestamps: 0:00 Discussing the Episode 03:00 In the Books... 14:07 Dragonwatch 16:58 Powerful Medieval Women 30:44 Character of the Week Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these social...
Aug 31, 2022•35 min
In this episode of the podcast, we are looking at a type of kingly succession different to the typical 'born to rule' hereditary type we commonly see in the Medieval world. To do this, we are using a variety of contemporary sources to unlock the structure of electoral succession within the Holy Roman Empire which lasted a thousand years all the way until the 1800s. Thank you ever so much for watching, be sure to follow me on these socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeDaly99 LinkedIn: https:...
Aug 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of the podcast, we are looking at the multicultural medieval world by taking a trip along the Silk Road with Ibn Fadlan, a 10th Century Muslim who recorded his interactions with the cultures he met, specifically the Rus Vikings. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, then be sure to read the following: - Brink Stefan; Price, Neil. The Viking World. Routledge, 2011. - Franklin, Simon; Shepard Jonathan. The Emergence of Rus, 750-1200. Longman History, 1996. - Franklin,...
Aug 30, 2022•23 min•Ep. 5
For this very exciting episode, we are diving into my medieval hero - Abbot Suger of St-Denis. Listen to discover how Suger was able to bolster the prominence of his abbey whilst shaping ideas of Frankish feudalism, the nation-state, and Capetian kingship. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, then be sure to read the following: - Suger. “The Deeds of Louis the Fat.” in Selected Works of Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis, translated by R. C. Cusimano and J. Moorhead. Washington, D.C.: The...
Aug 30, 2022•29 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to a new mini-series on the #houseofthedragon! In this episode, me and game of thrones expert Ben are talking about the show and the new episode, discussing how it relates to the books, and comparing the tournament scenes of the episode to actual #medieval tournaments. There is also a showcase of my armour as we compare the #gameofthrones armour to real historical armour. Head to Twitter for pictures from Rene's Tournament Book! Timestamps: 0:00 Discussing the Episode 10:05 In the Books....
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Today's episode is one dear to me as this is my area of expertise and interest. The episode focuses on Medieval English Pilgrims and seeks to answer a few questions: Who were these pilgrims? What did pilgrims donate and offer shrines? How did pilgrims worship in this era? In what ways do we research pilgrims? As always, thank you for listening and check out below a selection of sources to delve into if you're interested, followed by my social media links. - Woodruff's article in Archaeologia Can...
Aug 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 3
For today's episode, we are moving away from conquest, and towards political unions and the concept of 'Composite States'. In doing so we will be using the Kalmar Union (1397 to 1523) as a case study to explore the topic. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, then be sure to read the following: - Elliott, J. H., ‘A Europe of Composite Monarchies’, Past & Present 137 (1992), pp. 48–71 - Koenigsberger, Helmut G. 'Composite States, Representative Institutions and the American Revo...
Aug 20, 2022•24 min•Ep. 2
For our opening episode, we are looking at the origins of English Imperialism, and the question of England's place within the British Isles, here across the long span from the 1180s through to the 1320s. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, then be sure to read the following: - John Gillingham, "The Beginnings of English Imperialism", Journal of Historical Sociology Vol. 5 No. 4 December 1992 - Gerald of Wales, Journey Through Wales - Gerald of Wales, The History and Topography of...
Aug 20, 2022•20 min•Ep. 1
