The Real Middle Ages Podcast
1) Episode 5 The rise of Rurik
In this episode we take a look at the founding of the Rus kingdom by Rurik, talk about his reign and where the Rus kingdom may have been. A Statue of Rurik And a basic map of the general area of the...Show More
2) Episode 23: Charles the Simple
In this episode we take a look at the king of the West Franks, Charles the Simple. Charles the Simple looking very regal. Charles the Simple presenting his daughter, Gisla, to Rollo.
3) Episode 22: Rollo Adrift
In this episode we continue to examine the life of Rollo as he travels across the north sea and finally reaches the shores of Normandy. An artistic interpretation of the 885 siege of Paris A map of ...Show More
4) Episode 21: The Unpredictable Rumblings of a Thunderclap
In this episode we take a look at Normandy before the arrival of the northmen and introduce some key figures of the Normans including Rollo. The 885 siege on Paris Haesting takes Luna A Statue of R...Show More
5) Episode 20: A Norman Myth
In this episode we begin a new series call A Norman Foundation. In this episode we explore the Norman myth and the creator of the main text, Dudo of St Quentin.
6) Episode 19: Conclusion and Q&A
We finally conclude the Origins of the Rus series with a final episode that includes some final thoughts, a Q&A and a new tradition.
7) Episode 18: The Blood of a Saint
Vladimir returns to Kiev and converts the Rus to his new religion. Vladimir watches as the people of Kiev are baptized. Pechenegs raid Rus merchants. Rus Soldiers during the later 10th century. A ...Show More
8) Episode 17: Vladimir Goes Shopping for a New Religion
Vladimir tries his hand at ruling the Rus and decides that his people need a new religion.
9) Episode 16: Stoking the Fires of Witch Frenzy
This is part 2 of the 2017 Halloween special on Witchcraft and magic in the Middle Ages. This episode is a brief history of witchcraft and magic from a little before the beginning of the middle ages t...Show More
10) Episode 15: Sorcerers and a Pope
This is part one of a two part Halloween special on Witchcraft, sorcery and magic in the middle ages. In this episode we take a look at the story of how Pope John XXII was the target of a group of ass...Show More