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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.
    2024
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  • MAP90: The Black Hour: Solar Eclipse and the Medieval Mind

    MAP90: The Black Hour: Solar Eclipse and the Medieval Mind
    Apr 8 2024
    Have you ever seen an eclipse? I’ve seen numerous lunar eclipses and I’ve seen a few partial solar eclipse, but never a total solar eclipse. On 08 April 2024, Mexico, the United States and Canada will experience a total solar eclipse. It’s the first one in 7 years and the last one for 20 years. The next total solar eclipse in North America will be in 2044.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?(01:27) - Get a new Podcast App! https://podcasting2.org/(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(18:27) - Medieval thought vs 2024 thought(19:26) - Go outside and see the eclipse!(19:42) - Share your photos; tag Medieval Archives on social media(19:54) - independently owned and operated(20:05) - Keep history alive! Support the show.(20:37) - Share the show with your friends(20:46) - Thanks for continued support Creators & GuestsMedieval Archives - Host<----------->Follow Medieval Archives on Twitter/X.com | Mastodon | Blue Sky📜Sign Up for our newsletter💰Become a Producer; DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with StripeBoost the show with a Podcasting 2.0 certified app: Castamatic | Podverse | Curiocaster | Fountain | Breez | Sphinx ★ Support this podcast ★ RSS Podcast FeedIntro music provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.comThank You to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports the show. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to each episode. Share it with your friends!Copyright © 2024 · Dragon Moon MediaAll Rights Reserved. No Infringement is Intended.Medieval Tales Podcast is a Medieval Archives & Dragon Moon Media production.
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  • MAP89: British Myths & Legends with Amy Jeffs

    MAP89: British Myths & Legends with Amy Jeffs
    Feb 28 2024

    Medievalist and Art Historian Dr. Amy Jeffs joins the show to discuss her books Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain and Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain

    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!
    • (35:33) - Support the podcast! Share with your friends and donate now.
    • (36:18) - Thanks for listening
    Creators & Guests
    • Medieval Archives - Host
    • Dr Amy Jeffs - Guest
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    38 mins
  • MAP88: The Crusader States with Nic Morton

    MAP88: The Crusader States with Nic Morton
    Jan 29 2024

    Professor and author Nicolas Morton joins the podcast to discuss his book, The Crusader States and their Neighbours.

    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!
    • (47:49) - Thank you Nic for being on the show
    • (48:09) - We're on Mastodon and Blue Sky
    • (48:34) - Support the Show
    • (48:48) - Thank you for listening!
    Creators & Guests
    • Medieval Archives - Host
    • Nicholas Morton - Guest
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    Follow Medieval Archives on Twitter/X | Mastodon | Blue Sky

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    Intro music provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.com
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A great listen while driving or crafting. A good review or introduction to all things medieval. It is heavily Euro-centric and from what I have listened to so far, mostly Great Britain and France though I have noticed some German topics.

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