In this episode we wrap up our discussion of the European economy by looking at the recovery of the 800s, and the surprising commodity that underpinned this earliest European economic system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2019•52 min•Season 3Ep. 52
In this episode we talk about manors and do a little bit of a walking tour of Europe. So basically I am recapping the entire podcast but from an economic perspective. Look they can't all have pirates. Actually this one has pirates. So that's cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2019•44 min•Season 3Ep. 51
The long anticipated start to my discussion of the medieval economy. Contains a surprising number of obscure indie songs from the oughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019•46 min•Season 3Ep. 50
In this deeply exciting episode you will be titillated and amazed by a story of high drama. Adventure, pathos, good confronting evil, the excitement of a new love. That, or I drone on about how computers have changed historical research for 40 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 49
No episode this month probably. But check out the Agora feed for a crossover! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2018•5 min
A recording of a talk I gave at the Sound Education Conference. If you can, please check out the website for a PDF of the slide show: http://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2018•37 min•Season 3Ep. 48
After five years, we have finally done it! we are having a Q&A. In retrospect now I am a little nervous about a few of the topics, but hopefully you will all enjoy this. Please don't light me on fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Since the founding of the United States, in every generation, in every field of business, politics, sports and society, we’ve watched in shock as corruption, deceit and desire bring down heroes, titans and those we thought we could trust. In the aftermath, we’re left with too many questions, how did this happen? Who is to blame? American Scandal, a new podcast from Wondery, will answer these questions. They tell the stories of America’s biggest scandals, the who, how and why, to discover what ha...
Oct 02, 2018•17 min
In this episode we delve into the things that really affected the daily lives of the rural peasantry of the middle ages, and dispel some of the grimdark myths that surround them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 47
I am speaking at a thing! Plz Come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2018•3 min
A few months ago a new podcast called American Innovations came out it and gave me a different outlook on how the science and technology we use today came to be. Hosted by popular science author Steven Johnson. He’ll tell you the stories behind DNA, the mapping of the human genome...the rise of the personal computer...artificial intelligence...and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2018•9 min
Today we finally look at the peasantry. After more than a year of promising, here we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 46
This episode is about Gregory. Not that Gregory, the other one. Well, ok, there were sixteen Gregories. At least, sixteen that were popes. Though I guess there were also two anti-popes. You know what? Stop being a pedant and just listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 45
In this episode we look at the phenomenon of monasticism in Early Medieval Europe. Its's actually a pretty crazy story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 44
In this episode we begin to discuss the clergy, one of the three great classes of the middle ages, by looking at the basic hierarchy of the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 09, 2018•31 min•Season 3Ep. 43
This one...guys I have to be honest. It is mostly about refuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2018•45 min•Season 3Ep. 42
This is part 1 of a very special crossover with Raven from The Tiny Vampires Podcast. It should be a ton of fun, and Part B will be in your feed at the same time or shortly thereafter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2018•54 min•Season 3Ep. 42
In today's episode we discuss the soldiers of the middle ages, where they came from, how they fought, and where they were going. Spoilers: mostly into crushing debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Here it is, the esoteric, theoretical discussion of warfare over one thousand years ago that you never knew you wanted. Edited by Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2018•58 min•Season 3Ep. 40
In today's episode, we discuss which came first, the chicken of the knight, or the egg of Feudalism. Also I say some unkind things about military history in the popular press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2017•40 min•Season 3Ep. 39
In today's episode, Travis Dow goes to Wittenberg, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2017•16 min•Season 3Ep. 38
After a long wait and innumerable technical difficulties, here is the October Podiversiarry Show: the life and times of highly influential historian, Marc Bloch. Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2017•57 min•Season 3Ep. 37
We are buying a house, and that costs money. I would appreciate some help in getting across the line. In addition to the usual methods, my wife sells quality knitwear that maybe you would want to buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 04, 2017•5 min
In this episode we finish our look at the development of the feudal system of the nobility in the middle ages. Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 08, 2017•46 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Today we discuss the origins of feudalism in the middle ages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2017•26 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this very special episode, Ben n Trav talk about life, girls, the battle of Augsburg, their feelings, and whether or not the middle ages really existed. Features extra content from special guest Der Buddler. Edited as always by the Dank Knight, Andrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Check out this sample of a new show! Also, why not take our survey? I need money https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/OX7nLd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2017•14 min
They don't call him Otto the Great because of his standing crust pie recipe if you catch my meaning, although it was legendary. There is a reason Adelheid liked him so much. Pro tip fellas, learn to make a good meat pie and you will never be lonely. because even if it doesn't work out, you will have pie. And really, what has a lady done for you lately that was as good as a pie? In my case the answer is "finally got the baby to sleep" but I am sure some of you don't have ladies as awesome as Di i...
Jun 30, 2017•46 min
In today's episode a bloody civil war comes to an unexpected climax. Fun Easter egg: Shout out if you can spot the name I did incorrectly throughout the entire episode and (hopefully) managed to awkwardly replace in post! Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2017•39 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In today's episode Berengar II begins his tragic downfall, damsel in distress Adelheid rescues her damn self, and Otto knocks some heads together, because that is what the Otto do. Please see the show notes for an essay I wrote on Liutprand of Cremona that is longer than the episode itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2017•43 min