Modern Medieval: A NWMSN Postgraduate Podcast

May 08 2024 53 ep. 41 mins 82
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Inheriting the ’Modern Medieval’ name and tradition, this new podcast is a space for postgraduate researchers (MA, PhD, ECR) to share their interests, areas of study, and thoughts in general on all things medieval. Generously supported by the NWMSN and funded by AHRC. Hosted by Meaghan Allen (University of Manchester) and Anna Probert (University of Liverpool).

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Modern Medieval Talks SIX the Musical

May 08 2024 96 mins  
Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. In this episode Modern Medieval co-hosts Meaghan & Anna discuss the musical SIX about the six wives of Henry VIII. Anna leads the way with her knowledge of late medieval/early modern history, chronologies, costuming, and more! In order, these women are: 1. Catherine of Aragon (m. 1509–div. 1533) 2. Anne Boleyn (m. 1533-

Modern Medieval with Alicia Spencer-Hall

Apr 13 2024 54 mins  
Alicia Spencer-Hall is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University College London. Their research interests include: medieval hagiography, disability, gender, digital culture, and film and media studies. Her first monograph, Medieval Saints and Modern Screens: Divine Visions as Cinematic Experience was published by Amsterdam University Press in 2018, and is now available Open

’The Return’ of Modern Medieval: A NWMSN Postgraduate Podcast

Sep 21 2023 21 mins  
Hello & Welcome Back! After a very long hibernation, Modern Medieval is back with original co-host Meaghan Allen (University of Manchester) and new co-host Anna Probert (University of Liverpool). Let’s get medieval!

Disenchantment Season 4 Preview

Feb 21 2022 16 mins  
Hey Everybody! We are back for a brief little episode this week to discuss the release of Disenchantment’s Season 4 on Netflix.

The Last Duel (2021)

Jan 24 2022 57 mins  
This week we discuss Ridley Scott’s epic historical drama ’The Last Duel’ (2021), adapted from Eric Jager’s book ’The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial By Combat in Medieval France’, and is a story about hatred, betrayal, lies, and truth. *CONTENT WARNING* This episode discusses sexual assault and rape. . . . A link to more information about Eric Jager’s book: https:/

Bonus Episode: Medieval Ghost Stories for the New Year

Jan 03 2022 13 mins  
Hey Everybody & Happy New Year!!! . Modern Medieval is still on a holiday break, but thought a wee little ghost story episode would be a fun way to usher in the new year. . . . Icon: James le Palmer, Omne Bonum, London ca. 1360-1375 BL, Royal 6 E VI/1, fol. 267v . . . For more information on Andrew Joynes’s book’Medieval Ghost Stories: An Anthology of Miracles, Marvels, and P

The King (2019)

Dec 13 2021 39 mins  
This week on Modern Medieval Meaghan & Elo discuss Netflix‘s historical epic ‘The King‘ (2019) starring Timothée Chalamet. Based partly on history and partly on Shakespeare‘s play ”Henry V” (c. 1599), ‘The King‘ is a captivating, tense film full of medieval and modern delights. . . Icon: Promotional image for ‘The King‘ featuring Chalamet.

Light

Nov 29 2021 42 mins  
As the world darkens during the winter months we thought what better subject to discuss than Light? . . . Icon Image: Earth at the center of the spheres of the universe, Gossuin de Metz, The Image of the World. Copy of the XIII th century. Manuscript on parchment, 208 folios, 180 × 115 mm, BnF, Manuscripts department, French 14964, f. 117, National Library of France. . . For an a

The Medieval Inheritance of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘

Nov 15 2021 51 mins  
After a long hiatus, Modern Medieval is back in action! To get back into the swing of things, in this week‘s episode Elo asks Meaghan about her recent conference presentations about hagiography, the soul, and heaven in the television series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘. WARNING: SPOILERS! . . If you want to read more, here is a link to the Greg Erickson article ”‘Religion F

Sir Gawain & the Green Knight Part II: The Green Knight (2021)

Sep 14 2021 53 mins  
WARNING: EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT DISCUSSED This week we finally get around to discussing director David Lowry‘s film adaptation of medieval poem ‘Sir Gawain & the Green Knight‘ starring Dev Patel and under the abstract title of ‘The Green Knight‘ (2021). With beautiful cinematography, captivating costumes, and specific plot points, ‘The Green Knight‘ allows for ample