Weird Medieval Guys
Weird Medieval Guys
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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages.
The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
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Reviewing Medieval Movies
The movies are back, or so they say. But what makes a good medieval movie? Historical accuracy? Satisfying storytelling? The quality of the tassels? To find out, Aran, Olivia and Joe Mason reviewed…
Why don't we build cathedrals any more?
Roger Scruton - In Defense of Booty
Medieval Robots
Wait, what? Are you for real? is this a bit you're doing?
Did medieval people think the world was going to end in 1000 AD?
It would only make sense, right? Why else would they call it millenarianism?
How medieval scribes invented fonts
And how Hitler made them illegal!
Medieval travel writing
Nothing beats a Jet 2 Holiday - except, of course, trekking thousands of miles across Central Asia to deliver spices, preach the gospel, or just see that's going on over there. The Mongol Empire…
What did the mongol empire ever do for us?
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The Order of Assassins
In the medieval Middle East, no group was as feared as the Order of the Assassins - or as misunderstood. In this episode, Olivia and Aran chart the emergence of this deadly organisation and their…
Medieval drinking culture
Dry January is over! Wet February is here! What was it like to get drunk in the Middle Ages? Let's investigate......Join the official WMG Discord server!! https://discord.gg/6GzvXdWX23
Weird medieval mailbag #3
Q&A with Aran and OliviaJoin the official WMG Discord server!! https://discord.gg/6GzvXdWX23
The Norman Conquest part VI: The Book of Judgement
Our series on the Norman Conquest finally comes to an end with a grand finale covering the aftermath of the events in Scotland, England, and Wales. Though William the Bastard may die 20 years after…
The Norman Conquest episode V: The Lake of Blood
It all comes down to this. Harold Godwinson, Harald Sigurdson, and William the Bastard are preparing their armies, for a tri-cornered showdown for the English throne. But what really happened in…
The Norman Conquest part IV: The Bastard of Normandy
So far we've talked a lot about the Norman conquest without talking very much about who the Normans were and why they (and especially one guy) wanted to conquest. Well, that changes today! How did…
The Norman Conquest episode III: The Thunderbolt of the North
In the third episode of our Norman Conquest series, we look at the life and times of the second of our claimants to the English throne in 1066: Harald Sigurdson, King of Norway. When a teenaged…
The Norman Conquest part II: The House of Godwin
Thanks to the efforts of Alfred the Great and his descendants, England enters the new millennium as united kingdom. However, trouble is brewing: the Vikings have returned, and their leader, Sweyn…
The Norman Conquest part I: The King of All the World of Britain (with Joe Mason)
We are literally so back!! And this time with our longest series yet!! This is part 1 of 6(?) of our Norman conquest series and this part is all about ENGLAND!! More specifically, the crazy cats who…
Medieval Jewish Life
Well, we finally made it: The Definitive Podcast (jodcast?) on medieval Jewish culture. After the destruction of the Second Temple, Jews were scattered across Europe, the Middle East and North…
How to solve a medieval murder
Taggart voice There's been a murder! Medieval life was full of murders! People were getting knifed all the time mate. But who was responsible for sorting the guilty from the innocent? What do God and…
How did the English language change during the Middle Ages? Part 2
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How did the English language change during the Middle Ages? Part 1
We've got a lovely two-parter lined up for you guys and it's all about the history of the English language during the Middle Ages! Join us as we follow English from its humble origins as a collection…
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Weird Medieval Guys has published 60 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Arts, History.
Weird Medieval Guys is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 34m.
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