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The 14th century opened with a nightmare beginning a period called the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages, which lasted almost 200 years and was filled with famine, plague, religious schisms and wars, lots of wars. Sadly, it’s the beginning of the end for the medieval era.

After centuries of warmth, prosperity, and booming harvests, Europe plunged into a cold, wet catastrophe, the Great Famine of 1315. In this episode, you’ll learn about the end of the Medieval Warm Period and the disaster that began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages.

The Great Famine of 1315–1317 was the beginning of the crisis and one of the most devastating in 14th century Medieval Europe, a harrowing event that killed millions and reshaped the fabric of society. From endless rain and rotting grain to livestock dying in the fields and desperate people turning to unthinkable acts, the famine reshaped Europe for generations.

We'll look at the medieval world before the famine, down the science, politics, and human stories behind one of medieval Europe's worst disasters. Learn how years of cold rain, crop failure, and desperation changed the course of European history. 

You'll hear firsthand accounts from chroniclers, discover the volcanic eruptions that may have triggered the cooling and ushered in the "Little Ice Age." Learn how years of relentless cold rain led to crop failures, the collapse of livestock populations, and mass starvation that reshaped Europe forever.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 🌾 How centuries of agricultural success led to a fragile, overpopulated Europe.

• 🌧️ How the endless rains of 1315 destroyed crops and livestock across the continent.

• 🧂 Why salt, vital for preserving meat, suddenly vanished, worsening starvation.

• 🕊️ How famine fueled crime, cannibalism, and the collapse of faith in the Church.

• 🌋 How volcanic eruptions from Indonesia to Iceland may have triggered the cooling.

• 🧙‍♂️ The real famine folklore behind the Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel.

• 💀 How the Great Famine killed over 25% of Europe’s population and set the stage for the Black Death.

The Great Famine of 1315–1317 marked the first great crisis of the Late Middle Ages. For three years, unrelenting rain, crop failure, disease, and starvation devastated Europe. It was the end of the Medieval Warm Period and the dawn of the Little Ice Age, a chilling prelude to the horrors of the Black Death three decades later.

Get all the links and see the bibliography in the show notes on Medieval Archives!

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Other episodes to explore:
Ep. 42 - Medieval Diseases and “Cures”
Ep. 75 - Natural Disasters: Earthquakes that rocked the Middle Ages

• (00:17) - 14th Century or Bust!
• (01:10) - Thanks to all the producers!
• (01:54) - Life in the 13th century
• (04:20) - Little Ice Age Begins
• (05:38) - Rain, rain, go away
• (06:57) - Crop failure, livestock death & price gouging
• (12:21) - No relief, abandoned chldren and 'Hansel & Gretel
• (13:16) - Cannibalism, Fact or Fiction?
• (14:25) - Black Horseman of Famine and loss of faith
• (16:41) - You are my sunshine
• (18:28) - Poems, Folk Tales & Consequences
• (21:07) - Volcanic activity led to the LIttle Ice Age
• (26:58) - Volcanic Eruption & Bibliography
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⭐This is a Bonus episode from Dragon Moon Media. We have launched another 'Archives' podcast, this one focusing on the late 20th century. If you have no interest in 20th century history you could skip this episode.

However, I say give it a chance. You never know what new knowledge you may gain from listening. After all we're talking about poison candy, apples with razor blades and canceling Halloween. I hope you listen and enjoy the episode. ⭐
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Halloween night, 1980s, the streets were full of ghosts, goblins, clowns and one unshakable fear: poisoned candy. If you were a kid in the '70s and ’80s you remember it, your parents inspecting every piece of candy bar and throwing out the homemade treats.

Did apples contain hidden razor blades? Was candy laced with poison? Was there really anything to fear?  Discover how Ronald "The Candyman" O'Bryan and the Tylenol Murders turned a fun night of trick or treating into a nationwide fear of candy.

Join us as we unwrap the truth behind the myths that terrified parents, filled headlines, and became one of America’s most enduring urban legends.

Read the 1970 New York Times article that started it all.

Get all the links and see all the Dear Abby and Ann Landers articles in the show notes on Gen X Archives!

Check out our partner site The Retro Network for more great retro content! 

• (00:06) - Welcome to the premiere episode!
• (01:19) - Halloween PSA 1977
• (01:51) - Trick or Treating in the 1970s & 80s
• (04:50) - Humbug Billy and Aresnic poisoning
• (05:44) - Dr. Shyne & Heart Shaped "Candy"
• (06:25) - Helen Pfeil The Long Island Poisoner
• (06:57) - NYT Paranoid Article
• (08:01) - Detroit candy laced with heroin
• (08:34) - "The Candyman"
• (11:59) - 1982 News Break - Poisonous Candy
• (12:32) - Chicago Tylenol Murders
• (13:17) - Tylenol Murder fears
• (14:59) - James Lewis Profile
• (18:17) - Poison candy; Real or Urban Legend?
• (19:23) - Halloween changed forever
• (20:32) - Kids, don't eat the candy
• (21:13) - Wrapping it up
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On this Medieval Archives Halloween Special we're listening to two tales of revenge by the the master of gothic horror, Edgar Allan Poe.

This isn't the first time Poe has made an appearance on Medieval Archive. I love Poe's work, one of my favorite stories is "The Tell-Tale Heart." It's not medieval but it is fantastic. On past Halloween episodes we featured The Masque of the Red Death and The Pit and the Pendulum.

The two stories on this episode are "Hop-Frog" and "The Cask of Amontillado." "Hop-Frog" focuses on Hop Frog, a court jester who is constantly humiliated by the king and his men. When the King demands Hop Frog create a unique custom for a masquerade ball Hop Frog devises a terrible plan for revenge.

The story takes inspiration from the Ball of the Burning Men in 14th century France during the reign of King Charles the Mad. If you listened to episode 31 of the podcast you might know where the story of Hop Frog is going. If not, you're in for a nice tale of revenge.

The Cask of Amontillado is another tale of revenge. While not specifically medieval it is close the the middle ages and the entire story takes place in creepy medieval catacombs under an Italian palazzo.

Montresor opens the story by stating he has suffered a "thousand injuries" and a final, unforgivable insult from his acquaintance, Fortunato. It leads to  Montresor plotting his revenge to teach Fortunato a lesson.

Get all the links and see the bibliography in the show notes on Medieval Archives!

Grab a free copy of The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe

Other episodes mentioned:
Ep. 31 - Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages
Ep. 77 - The Masque of the Red Death
Ep. 69 - The Pit and the Pendulum

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• (00:08) - Welcome to Medievel Archives 🎃Halloween Special
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• (01:32) - Edgar Allan Poe Introduction
• (03:02) - Hop-Frog
• (27:28) - The Cask of Amontillado
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                                                           John the Fearless (1371-1419)

14th century France was in utter turmoil, torn apart by an insane king,  multiple assassinations, a failed Crusade, a brutal civil war, and a new, devastating phase of the Hundred Years' War. The country was on the brink of collapse.

At the center of it all stood one man: John the Fearless, a prince of the blood with a legitimate claim to the throne, a crusader who battled the Turks in the Balkans, and a powerful duke who shaped the destiny of an entire nation.

John earned his name 'the Fearless' at the Battle of Nicopolis fighting the Ottoman Turks. Sultan Bayezid I gave him the name after witnessing John's fierce nature in battle. John was captured at Nicopolis and remained a prisoner for two years.

After returning to France and becoming the Duke of Burgundy he looked to expand his power and influence, ultimately assassinating the Duke of Orleans leading to the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War.

John the Fearless' story is a wild tale of ambition, betrayal, and bloodshed. So, get ready to explore a pivotal chapter of French history.

Get all the links and see the bibliography in the show notes on Medieval Archives!

Grab a free copy of A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous Fourteenth Century by Barbara W. Tuchman

Other episodes mentioned:
Ep. 31 - Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages
Ep. 44 - The Battle of Agincourt (1415)

• (00:00) - Welcom to Medieval Archives
• (00:23) - Heading to Medieval France
• (00:57) - Thank you to all the producers!
• (01:38) - Early life of John the Fearless
• (03:22) - John on Crusade
• (07:17) - Battle of Nocopolis 1396
• (12:44) - John, Duke of Burgundy
• (16:31) - Assassination of Louis of Orleans
• (18:00) - Burgundian- Armagnac Civil War
• (21:30) - Treaty of Pouilly-le-Fort with Dauphin Charles
• (22:42) - Assassination of John the Fearless
• (24:17) - Aftermath & The Treaty of Troyes
• (26:51) - Catherine of Valois & the Tudor Dynasty
• (27:08) - John the Fearless conlcusion
• (28:27) - Shownotes & Bibliography
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Pope Francis died on 21 Apr 2025 starting a process established in the Middle Ages.

Learn all about the Medieval origins of the Papal Conclave and watch as it unfolds in modern Italy during the Papal Conclave of 2025.

Once a Pope dies the Vatican enters a period called Sede Vacante, (Vacant Seat). Then the process of the Papal Conclave is started. Pope Gregory X issued the Papal bull Ubi periculum maius intenditur (Where greater danger lies) in 1274 which established the Papal Conclave.

Popes after Gregory rescinded the papal conclave and elections took months and years to complete.

The last pope elected outside the Papal Conclave process was Pope Celestine V in 1294. Celestine reinstated Gregory's papal bull and the papal conclave. Celestine's successor, Boniface VIII was elected through the Papal Conclave process as has every Pope since.

There have been modifications over the centuries but the core process remains the same.

Listen in to learn the Medieval origins of the papal conclave, how the conclave and voting process works. Who takes the oath of secrecy, why a popes change their names and what does the smoke mean?

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• (00:00) - Bells Toll for Pope Francis
• (00:27) - Welcome to the Medieval Archives
• (02:02) - Pope Francis has Died
• (02:59) - 1978 The Year of Three Popes
• (05:00) - Papal Conclave Medieval Origins
• (14:31) - How to Elect A Pope
• (19:15) - The Conclave Begins
• (31:20) - Conclave is Over Thanks to Medieval Popes
• (31:41) - Who Will be the Next Pope?
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• (35:38) - Papal Anthem

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🏹 Robin Hood 🏹 in the Movies

The story of Robin Hood is over 600 years old. An Outlaw from English folklore and a hero to the people, Robin Hood has inspired countless poems, books and movies.

Robin Hood first appeared in the poem Piers Plowman, written around 1377. His band of Merry Men, Will Scarlett, Little John and Much the Miller’s son, began to appear in the 15th century.

Friar Tuck first appeared in the 1450 story titled Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The 1475 tale Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne introduce Gisbourne as a friend of the Sheriff and one of Robin’s arch enemies. Maid Marian appeared in the tales by the 16th century.

The legend of Robin Hood as we know it today is credited to two men in the 19th century Sir Walter Scott and Howard Pyle.

It's unclear if Robin was and actual person but there are a couple of good candidates. A man called Roger Godberd and a man called Robin Hood of York.

Real or not, Robin Hood is a folk hero for the ages and Hollywood always loves a folk hero. We are going to look at the Top 10 Robin Hood movies to hit the silver screen. We won't be looking at made-for-TV movies, or TV series, only Robin Hood movies released in theaters.

Join along as we countdown the 10 best Robin hood movies of the last century. Then let me know if you agree or disagree with my list.

Is your Top 10 different than mine? Let me know your Top 10 list by sending an email to podcast@medievalarchives.com Or tell me your favorites by calling in to the Medieval Archives hotline at +1 720.722.1066

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• (00:00) - Robin Hood: Prince of Movies
• (00:19) - Welcome Back
• (01:09) - Robin Hood: The Legend
• (04:08) - Was Robin Hood a real man?
• (04:46) - Roger Godberd is Robin Hood?
• (05:07) - Robert Hood of York
• (05:33) - Was Robin Hood an alias?
• (05:51) - Robin Hood in the movies
• (07:04) - #10 - You call that a disguise?
• (10:53) - #9 - Loyal men rally to our cause
• (13:38) - #8 - This is not a game, Madam, I'm dealing with criminals!
• (17:21) - #7 - I believe Sir Robert never loses
• (23:28) - #6 - Let's face it. You've gotta be a man to wear tights!
• (28:44) - #5 - I love you more than God
• (36:09) - #4 - Until Lambs become Lions
• (42:48) - #3 - Oo-De-Lally
• (48:18) - #2 - I'll cut your heart out with a spoon!
• (55:23) - #1 You Speak Treason
• (01:03:39) - Robin Hood TV Series
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A day trip to Canterbury is a a popular choice for tourists visiting England and London and for good reason, it's a great city!

During our European vacation in the Summer of 2024 we had a free day and decided to take a modern day pilgrimage to Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral. We decided not to walk the Pilgrim's Way though, instead traveling by train to Canterbury.

There were learning lessons for the kids (even on summer break), pubs for the adults and lots of medieval history!

It was a jammed packed day but we still found time to relax and take in all the sights and sounds.

We take a walk around Canterbury visiting the medieval sights and other sights. The entire family had a great time in Canterbury. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

From the medieval city walls and gatehouse, to Buttermarket Square and the glorious cathedral that draws thousands of visitors ever year, Canterbury is a great day trip and if you have more time you should plan to spend 2-3 days exploring the city.

Other Episodes mentioned:

• Episode 80: John Hawkwood
• Episode 73: The Miller's Tale
• Episode 1: St. Thomas Becket

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• (00:00) - Welcome to the Medieval Archives
• (00:28) - Pilgramage to Canterbury
• (01:18) - Next Stop Canterbury West
• (01:40) - European Vacation
• (03:10) - The Miller's Tale
• (03:44) - Geoffrey Chaucer
• (04:19) - Hawkwood and Medieval Mercenaries
• (04:42) - The Canterbury Tales
• (05:49) - Ellesmere Chaucer
• (05:56) - Chaucer Statue
• (07:07) - Westgate
• (07:55) - Church of the Holy Cross
• (08:29) - High Street
• (08:39) - Old Weavers' House
• (09:11) - Medieval Ducking Stool
• (09:40) - Canterbury Pilgrim's Hospital of St. John
• (10:55) - Buttermarket Square
• (11:00) - Christchurch Gate
• (12:00) - Canterbury War Memorial
• (12:08) - Buttermarket Pub
• (13:07) - Buttermarket Pub Canterbury Tales
• (13:23) - River Stour and the Gardens
• (14:25) - Medieval City Walls
• (15:37) - Chaucer Hotel
• (15:47) - St. Augustine's Abbey
• (19:25) - St. Martin's Church
• (20:16) - St. Martin's Cemetery
• (20:50) - Christopher Marlow
• (21:15) - The Crooked House is crooked!!
• (22:01) - Canterbury Cathedral
• (22:14) - Cathedral fouded in 597
• (23:21) - Cathedral Initial Design
• (24:11) - Fire in the Quire!
• (24:25) - Trintiy Chapel built
• (25:02) - St. Thomas Original Shrine
• (25:33) - Statues
• (25:54) - West Face
• (26:39) - Cathedral Nave
• (27:29) - Assassination of Thomas Becket
• (28:08) - Shrine to Thomas Becket
• (28:34) - Eye witness account of the murder
• (30:55) - Becket Podcast
• (31:02) - Becket's New Shrine
• (32:14) - Becket Transept Sculpture
• (33:04) - The Pilgrim's Tunnel
• (33:13) - King Henry IV tomb
• (33:35) - The Black Prince
• (34:12) - Beckets Old Shrine
• (34:43) - Archbishops Buried in the Cathedral
• (35:41) - Thoughts on Canterbury
• (36:41) - Have you been to Canterbury? Share your Stories
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The Devil's Bible

Codex Gigas "Giant book" lives up to it’s name measuring over 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, 9 inches thick, over 300 fully illuminated pages and weighing in at 170 pounds!

Legend has it the book was written in one night, by a single monk condemned to death, who sold his soul to the Devil to complete the work. As a gift to the devil the monk put a two foot illustration of the devil in the book.

The unknown origins and the picture of the devil give the book its more common name, The Devil’s Bible.

Did the devil have a hand in it? Did the monk really sell his soul? And why was the monk condemned to death?

Learn about Jan Hus and the Hussite Wars on episode 56

See the Devil's Bible at the National Library of Sweden 🇸🇪 website: https://www.kb.se/in-english/the-codex-gigas.html

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• (00:00) - Welcome to the Medieval Archives Podcast
• (00:16) - Codex Gigas
• (01:20) - Send me your questions or comments
• (01:39) - Executive Producers
• (01:56) - Let's look at the Devil's Bible
• (02:12) - Codex Gigas introduction
• (02:45) - Vellum
• (03:25) - Codex Gigas Illuminations
• (03:39) - Kingdom of Heaven
• (03:49) - The Devil
• (04:10) - The Devil's Bible contents
• (04:12) - Hebrew alphabet & Vulgate Bible
• (04:22) - Josephus Flavius: History of the Jews
• (04:31) - Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae
• (04:38) - Medical Texts
• (04:51) - Cosmas of Prague's Chronica Boemorum
• (05:03) - Minor Sections
• (05:09) - Sinful Confessions
• (05:17) - Prayers
• (05:19) - Image of Heaven and the Devil
• (05:29) - Spells, Magic and Exorcism
• (05:45) - Translated Spell
• (05:58) - Dark Arts?
• (06:02) - One Picture gives it the name
• (06:18) - Who wrote the book?
• (06:22) - Broken Vows
• (06:27) - Rules of St. Benedict
• (06:42) - Immurement
• (07:01) - Roman Immurment
• (07:11) - Vestal Virgin Immurement
• (08:07) - Duke Otto III
• (08:24) - Kuressaare Castle Immurment
• (08:40) - The Blood Countess
• (09:20) - Thornton Abbey
• (09:44) - Herman the Recluse
• (10:41) - Summon the Devil
• (11:02) - Deal with the Devil
• (12:09) - Handwriting Analysis
• (12:17) - It would take 30 years to complete
• (12:38) - Completed by one person
• (12:53) - Completed in a short time period
• (13:22) - Who could it be?
• (13:27) - No writing fatigue or errors
• (14:07) - Why honor the Devil?
• (14:28) - The Devil's image
• (15:19) - Sedlec Monastary
• (15:52) - Hussite Wars
• (16:04) - Kutna Hora (Sedlec) Silver Mine
• (16:23) - Sedlec 2018
• (16:35) - Sedlec Entrance
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• (17:42) - Mysterious Blind Monk
• (17:56) - Visit Sedlec if you can
• (18:05) - Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II
• (18:32) - Thirty Years War
• (19:00) - LIbrary Fire and Book of Death
• (19:41) - Flying books and insane librarian
• (20:04) - Voices from the Devil's Bible
• (20:18) - Missing Pages
• (21:15) - End Times
• (21:24) - Satan's Prayer
• (21:30) - Did the Benedictines remove the pages
• (21:51) - Rudolf II and the Occult
• (22:04) - The Mystery remains
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Europe won’t be in the path of the 2024 eclipse but, if you live in Europe you won’t have to wait long for a total eclipse. There’s one on the way soon.

In modern times we know what is happening. How did medieval people feel about an eclipse. Was it seen as a bad omen or a curse? Or did they understand the science behind it?

In this episode we'll look at the myths, omens and science of eclipses and the medieval era .

• (00:00) - Medieval Archives 90
• (00:12) - Welcome Back
• (00:20) - Medieval Solar Eclipses
• (01:14) - Questions, Comments or Topic Ideas?
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• (02:26) - 2024 Eclipse
• (03:15) - 2026 Eclipse
• (03:34) - 2027 Eclipse
• (05:05) - Medieval Myths and Solar Eclipses
• (05:16) - Giant Frog eating the sun
• (05:20) - Rahu the Demon
• (05:40) - Chinese Myths
• (05:56) - Norse Myth
• (06:19) - Omens & Death
• (06:20) - Mohammad’s Eclipse 632
• (06:38) - Louis of Bavaria 840
• (07:12) - Reconquista 939
• (07:52) - Dub, King of the Scots and Two Eclipses
• (08:48) - King Henry’s eclipse 1133
• (10:16) - Medieval Earthquakes https://medievalarchives.com/75
• (11:38) - The Anarchy https://medievalarchives.com/4
• (11:46) - Eclipse of 1185 and Prince Igor
• (12:15) - The Black Hour 1433
• (12:47) - Astronomy and the Medieval Mind
• (13:07) - Can Stonehenge predict eclipses?
• (13:20) - Stonehenge Eclipse 1999
• (13:29) - Stonehenge Eclipse 2090
• (13:35) - Medieval Chroniclers record eclipses
• (13:46) - 733 Eclipse and the Venerable Bede
• (14:00) - Leo the Deacon discovers the solar corona
• (15:11) - Geoffrey Malaterra, Sicily 1084
• (15:36) - Saladin, Syria 1176
• (15:49) - Eclipse 1185 and a new discovery
• (16:10) - Laurentian Codex and the Solar Prominences
• (17:22) - Roger of Wendover & Solar Eclipse 1230
• (17:55) - Regiomontanus & the Alfonsine tables
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In Amy’s first book, Storyland she examines the origins of Britain from Noah’s flood to the Norman invasion. And there are some good stories to tell, including the incredible story of Albina, who ruled Britain, was seduced by demons and gave birth to a race of giants.

In her second book titled Wild takes you on a journey from desolation to hope. Through seven chapters of insightful reflection she is able to retell stories from medieval texts with vivid descriptions and unique perspectives.

One of the standout elements of both books are the illustrations which Amy created. Listen to the episode to find out how she created them and how the creation process helped her through the lock-down, quarantine we all dealt with.

You can find Amy Jeffs online at: Twitter/X & Instagram

You can buy Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain and Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain on Amazon.

• (00:08) - Welcome to another episode
• (01:35) - Amy Jeffs Interview
• (01:56) - Amy's start into medieval history
• (05:55) - The origins of Storyland
• (13:33) - Favorite origin Story?
• (14:50) - Albina, demons and the brith of giants
• (17:57) - Let's get Wild
• (25:54) - Creating the illustrations.
• (29:34) - Bonus content in the audio books
• (33:09) - New Book? Stay Tuned!
• (34:42) - Amy's contact information and social media accounts
• (35:09) - Thank you Amy for a great talk!
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The Crusader States were founded during the First Crusade. The Crusaders conquered the land and claimed it as their own. There were four Crusader States established during the First Crusade; The County of Edessa, The County of Tripoli, the Principal of Antioch and the Kingdom of Jerusalem. For almost 200 years the Crusaders States grew and thrived…or did they?

That’s why we have Nic Morton on the show today. His new book The Crusader States and their Neighbours, well it’s not really new. It was first published in 2020 but it’s now getting a new printing and in paperback. His book looks at the history of the Crusader States, their creation, how they were ruled over and how outside forces led to their eventually demise.

You can find Nic Morton online at: Twitter/X | YouTube | Academia.edu
You can buy The Crusader States and their Neighbours on Amazon or from Oxford University Press and grab a copy of The Mongol Storm on Amazon as well.

• (00:11) - Welcome to the Medieval Archives Podcast!
• (02:08) - Welcome Nic Morton
• (02:43) - Beginning of the First Crusade
• (05:26) - Formation of the Crusadser States
• (10:41) - No Resistance to the Crusader States?
• (11:49) - Eastern Christian population
• (15:17) - Early Crusader States
• (17:44) - Byzantine Empire cliams the land
• (22:35) - Downfall of the Crusader States
• (25:05) - Enter Nur al-Din
• (27:20) - The Rise of Saladin
• (29:47) - Battle of Hattin and the demise of the Crusader States
• (34:03) - Mamluk Empire
• (35:38) - Mamluk training grounds, the Crusader States
• (36:17) - Mamluk vs Mongol
• (38:04) - Society in the Crusader States
• (43:33) - Reestablish the Crusader States?
• (46:23) - Get Nic's books!
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The first book in the series is: The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson 

The Black Arrow: A Tale of Two Roses is the 1888 historical adventure novel.

Set in fifteenth century England during the Wars of the Roses, the story revolves around Richard (Dick) Shelton as he becomes knighted, rescues his beloved Joanna Sedley, and finds justice for the slaughter of his father, Harry Shelton.

An outlaw named Ellis Duckworth equipped with a black arrow as his trademark weapon convinces Dick that his own personal guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, has been disloyal. As a result, Dick helps a fellowship of outlaws called The Black Arrow to defeat Brackley and win back his lady.

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 Do you love reading classic novels set in the Middle Ages. Stories of brave Knights and epic battles, royal intrigue and life in a castle? 

Is it getting harder to find  time to sit down and read a good book? With all the cooking and cleaning and commuting. Maybe you have the time and aren’t sure what to read next. Whatever the situation, Medieval Tales Podcast has you covered.

We’ve curated some of the best Medieval themed classic novels for your listening pleasure. Now you can follow along as The White Company, a band of fearless archers fight in the Hundred Years War. Or listen to the exploits of Richard the Lionhearted as he battles Saladin in the 3rd Crusade.

Medieval Tales Podcast will be arriving in your podcast player on 11 Jan 2024. Subscribe and follow now so you don’t miss an episode. 

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The Mongol Empire rose to power in the early 1200s, founded by Genghis Khan. At it’s peak the Empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Black Sea, encompassing Korea, Mongolia, China, Russia and portions of Eastern Europe and the Near East.

Nic’s new book The Mongol Storm covers the Mongol Empire and their influence in the near east. We discuss the rise of the Mongol Empire, what their society looked like, their religion and of course, their great military might.

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Alice Kyteler was a popular, beautiful inn keeper who's husbands had a bad habit of dying mysterious deaths. Her fourth and final husband, certain Alice was poisoning him, told his children and the church.

The zealous Bishop of Ossory, Bishop Ledrede, took up the case. He was a firm believer the devil walked among the people and made it his duty to banish evil. Ledrede beleived Alice Kyteler was not only a witch, but the leader of a coven of witches based in the Kilkenny area.

Alice Kyteler had powerful allies from her four marriages and her successful business. When Bishop Ledrede tried to have her arrested the tables were turned and Ledrede was thrown in jail.

When Ledrede was released from prison he resumed his case against Kyteler and her followers. The charges brought against Kyteler were murder, heresy, seeking advice from demons, sacrificing animals, making potions and having sexual relations with a demon.

Serious charges to be sure.

Could Ledrede prove them in court? Would Alice Kyteler be burned at the stake as a witch?

A mudlark is defined as someone who digs or searches in in river or harbor mud for items of value. The term was widely used in 18th and 19th century London. Mudlarks would search the shores of the River Thames during low tide to find valuable items and sell them for a profit. Being a mudlark back then was usually a job for those in extreme poverty. Today things are different.

Mudlarks in the 21st century aren't finding and selling items to survive, they are helping document and preserve the history of London. On this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we are joined by two modern day Mudlarks, Jason Sandy and Nick Stevens. They have over twenty years experience searching the foreshore of the River Thames.

Thames Mudlarking

Jason and Nick share their experiences mudlarking and the amazing artifacts they've found throughout the years. They also share their vision for the Thames Museum, a place to showcase all the great items found in the mud of the river Thames. For more information about the Thames Museum visit ThamesMuseum.org you can also donate to the museum and help the vision become a reality.

Over the years they've found artifacts from all time periods; a Mesolithic ’Thames Pick’ flint adze, a Roman Hair Pin, Roman coins, medieval pilgrim badges, medieval gadling, Victorian coins and maybe most shockingly, the skull of a 12 year old girl dated back to 1730.

About the Book

This beautifully illustrated book tells the captivating story of London and its inhabitants through the extraordinary assortment of artefacts discovered by mudlarks along the banks of the River Thames.

The foreshore of the River Thames is an enchanting and mystical place where time seems to have stopped. As the murky tidalwaters of the river slowly recede, the exposed riverbed becomes the longest archaeological site in Britain. Jason Sandy, Nick Stevens and other mudlarks can often be found combing the shoreline at low tide searching for historical treasures concealed by the mud: from megalodon teeth to Roman coins, Georgian shoe buckles and shrapnel from the Blitz. You never know what you might find in the Thames!

Over the years, mudlarks have found a vast array of historically significant artefacts, deepening our understanding of London’s past. This fascinating new book is packed with 160 incredible photographs of the intriguing objects discovered by over 50 mudlarks. Each artefact offers a clue to the past and provides a glimpse into London’s rich history and its people.

Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasure is available online at:

Bloomsbury Publishing Website

Amazon (affiliate link)

Barnes & Noble

Target.com

Jason Sandy

is an American architect and developer who moved to London in 2007. A member of the Society of Thames Mudlarks, he has written many articles about mudlarking, as well as lecturing, appearing on national television and having an active presence on Instagram at @jasonmudlark.

Nick Stevens

is a professional photographer, a member of the Society of Thames Mudlarks, and can be found on Instagram at @rockthemudlark. He appeared in all three seasons of the History Channel’s Mud Men and co-founded the Thames Museum, which will tell the story of London through mudlarking finds.

On this episode of the Medieval Archives podcast I’m joined by historian and author Christopher Gravett to discuss The Medieval Knight. Chris is a former curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and an expert in the field of medieval arms, armor and warfare.

He also worked with numerous TV series and movies as a historical advisor including The Conquerors, Braveheart and Ivanhoe. Chris even advised Terry Jones, best known as part of Monty Python, for his books. Chris has some fascinating ‘behind-the-scenes’ stories.

Chris’s new book The Medieval Knight covers the evolution of the knight over 300 years, from the early Norman Knights of William the Conqueror to the gradual decline in the 15th century.

We discuss a variety of topics including how knights trained, how armor evolved over the years and tournaments. Did you know a king and a prince were killed while jousting in a tournament! Listen in to find out.

You can read my review of The Medieval Knight here. It is a fantastic book! Grab a copy today and enjoy the well researched history and the amazing pictures that help visualize the weapons and armor.

This Halloween we are looking at haunted castles from the Middle Ages. Castles

We’ll visit a handful of castles around England and one in Ireland. Most of the castles today are in Northern England and one isn’t a castle. We’ll start out at Whitby Abbey and make our way north to Alnwick Castle and the infamous Alnwick Vampire! The Alnwick Vampire spread death and pestilence wherever it roamed. It was even recorded by medieval chronicler William of Newburgh.

Then we’ll look at a castle dubbed ‘The Most Haunted Castle” in England, Chillingham Castle. Filled with the ghosts of hundreds of Scottish prisoners, an evil torturer and an innocent boy caught in the middle of political betrayal.

The last two stops on our trip are on the Emerald Isle at Malahide Castle talking about perhaps, the first evil clown and ending up in London at the massive Tower of London!

The Tower of London is home to some of the most famous ghosts in England including the Princes in the Tower and Queen Anne Boleyn. The night before her execution, Queen Anne wrote her death poem, which you can read below. I found a beautiful rendition of the poem set to music in the episode.

Oh Death, rock me asleep, Bring me to quiet rest, Let pass my weary guiltless ghost Out of my careful breast. Toll on, thou passing bell; Ring out my doleful knell; Let thy sound my death tell. Death doth draw nigh; There is no remedy.

My pains who can express? Alas, they are so strong; My dolour will not suffer strength My life for to prolong. Toll on, thou passing bell; Ring out my doleful knell; Let thy sound my death tell. Death doth draw nigh; There is no remedy.

Alone in prison strong I wait my destiny. Woe worth this cruel hap that I Should taste this misery! Toll on, thou passing bell; Ring out my doleful knell; Let thy sound my death tell. Death doth draw nigh; There is no remedy.

Farewell, my pleasures past, Welcome, my present pain! I feel my torments so increase That life cannot remain. Cease now, thou passing bell; Rung is my doleful knell; For the sound my death doth tell. Death doth draw nigh; There is no remedy.

The Tower of London also had one of the craziest executions recorded. A novice executioner missed his mark and chased an elder lady around hacking her to death. As comical as it sounds it as a gruesome death seen by over 150 witnesses.

Grab some candy and get ready for a chilling tour of haunted castles!

Haunted Castles covered in this episode:

• Whitby Abbey
• Alnwick Castle
• Chillingham Castle
• Malahide Castle
• The Tower of London

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If you are interested in learning more about The Viking Age and Viking warriors below is a list of books I used while researching this episode.

• Brownworth, Lars. The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings, 2014.
• Castleden, Rodney. Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Masters of the Sea, 2015.
• Clements, J. M. Vikings. Lost Worlds. New York: Metro Books, 2012.
• Kunz, Keneva, ed. The Vinland Sagas: The Icelandic Sagas about the First Documented Voyages across the North Atlantic ; the Saga of the Greenlanders and Eirik the Red’s Saga. New ed. Penguin Classics. London: Penguin Books, 2008.
• Logan, Francis Donald. The Vikings in History. 2. ed., reprinted. London: Routledge, 1998.

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King John II and his son Philip The Bold were captured by the English during the Battle of Poitiers. King John spent the next four years in England trying to negotiate a release and raise the ransom money. His eldest son, Charles worked on the home front trying to raise money and support for his father’s return. In 1360 England and France signed the Treaty of Brétigny ensuring the release of King John

If you are interested in learning more about Medieval Mercenaries below is a list of books I used while researching this episode.

• Tuchman, Barbara Wertheim. A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century. Ballantine, 1979.
• Jones, Michael K. The Black Prince: England’s Greatest Medieval Warrior. Pegasus Books, 2019.
• Jones, Michael, ed. The New Cambridge Medieval History, Volume 6: C.1300 – c.1415. Vol. 6. The New Cambridge Medieval History 6. Cambridge University Press, 2015.
• Sumption, Jonathan. Trial by Battle: The Hundred Years War. Vol. 1. 3 vols. The Hundred Years War 1. Faber & Faber, 1990.

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In today's lesson we discuss:

• Salic Law
• The Black Death
• The Hundred Years War
• England & King Edward III
• The Battle of Poitiers
• The Order of the Star

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Medieval Mercenaries rose to prominence in the 13th and 14th centuries. The Mercenary Companies were made up of men from every corner of Europe; Germany, France, England, Spain, Scandinavia, Italy.

The Mercenaries formed companies, small (and in some cases large) armies of men who would fight for the right price. The Catalan Company, always outnumbered but never at a disadvantage counted around 8,000 men in its ranks.

The White Company led by the infamous Sir John Hawkwood, employed over 15,000 men at its peak. Hawkwood was a longbowman for Edward III in the Hundred Years War and fought at both the Battle of Crécy and Poitiers.

If you are interested in learning more about Medieval Mercenaries below is a list of books I used while researching this episode.

• Caferro, William. John Hawkwood: an English Mercenary in Fourteenth-Century Italy. Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 2015
• Cooper, Stephen. Sir John Hawkwood: Chivalry and the Art of War. Pen & Sword Military, 2008
• D’Amato, Raffaele, and Giuseppe Rava. The Varangian Guard: 988-1453. Osprey, 2010
• Deiss, Joseph Jay. Captains of Fortune: Profiles of Six Italian Condottieri. New York, 1967
• Keen, Maurice Hugh. Medieval Warfare: A History. Oxford University Press, 1999

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• In today's lesson we discuss:
• John Hawkwood and the White Company
• Albert Sterz
• Werner von Urslingen and the Great Company
• Konrad von Landau
• The Varangian Guard
• Roger de Flor and the Catalan Company

Unfortunately the podcast hit an unexpected and lengthy hiatus. But we are coming back this summer!

Along with the 10 year anniversary is a fresh new website. And we're removing all the ads from the website as well!

The new website and renewed podcast will remain ad-free!

There are great lessons ready and planned, looking at the history and tragedy of Notre Dame cathedral, Medieval Mercenaries, Vikings, the Crusades, explorers and much more.

The Medieval Archives podcast and website will remain ad-free. The money I earned from the ad networks helps keep the website and podcast running. But I'd rather lose that money to make a better experience for you on the website and while listening to the podcast.

I might still keep reminding you about the free book from audible! But seriously, who doesn't like free books!

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Wayne and I discuss Richard's upbringing, the Crusades and his war in France. We also cover the women in his life; his powerful mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, the rejected Alice of France and his wife Berengaria of Navarre.

Whilst Richard I is one of medieval England’s most famous kings he is also the most controversial. He has variously been considered a great warrior but a poor king, a man driven by the quest for fame and glory but also lacking in self-discipline and prone to throwing away the short-term advantages that his military successes brought him.

In this reassessment the author looks at his deeds and achievements in a new light. The result is a compelling new portrait of ‘the Lionheart’ which shows that the king is every bit as remarkable as his medieval contemporaries found him to be. This includes his Muslim enemies, who spoke of him as their most dangerous and gallant opponent. It shows him to be a man badly let down by some of those around him, especially his brother John and the duplicitous French king Philip. The foibles of his character are also exposed to the full, including his complicated relationships with the key women in his life, especially the imposing contemporary figure of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his wife, Berengaria, with whom he failed to produce an heir, leading to later suggestions of homosexuality.

This is a new Richard, one for the twenty-first century, and a re-evaluation of the life story of one of the greatest personalities of medieval Europe.

W. B. Bartlett has worked across the globe in almost twenty countries and has spent time in over fifty. He is the author of many history books for Amberley including titles on the Titanic, Medieval History and Dam Busters. He lives in Bournemouth.

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In this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we are going to look at some of the worst Popes of the Middle Ages.

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In this episode we discuss:

• A Pope who put his dead predecessor on trial
• The Pope who ran a male brothel
• The Pope who gave us the Pornocracy
• A ruler who deposed three Popes and installed his own
• A Pope so despicable they gave him a TV show
• And more...

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