Những podcast Dan Pugh hay nhất (2024)

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Bad Chaucer with Tison Pugh 47:56

19h ago47:56

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When it comes to classics of literature, it can feel like there’s a lot of pressure to nod along with the crowd and say that some authors are just brilliant, full stop. But sometimes even great literature isn’t so great. This week, Danièle speaks with Tison Pugh about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Ta…

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252 Skeleton in the Closet 34:16

1d ago34:16

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the Skeleton in the Closet, sometimes known as the Skeleton in the Cupboard. Bonus: Gravestone battles, Jazz music, and literal skeletons in cupboards. Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Medieval Riga with Kevin O'Connor 52:16

8d ago52:16

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Across the world, there’s no shortage of contested sites where local identities, national identities, and international politics clash, often with high stakes for the people who live there. One of these places is the storied capital of Latvia: Riga. This week, Danièle speaks with Kevin O’Connor about medieval Riga, its tumultuous place as a trading…

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251 All Roads Lead to Rome 29:57

9d ago29:57

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The Green Ages with Annette Kehnel 46:12

15d ago46:12

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New and high-tech solutions for a sustainable future are being proposed on the daily, but what if some of the best ideas actually reside in the past? This week, Danièle speaks with Annette Kehnel about the way medieval communities shared, recycled, and even upcycled. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalis…

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Mini Ep On Thin Ice 5:11

16d ago5:11

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In a mini episode this week, Shauna and Dan discuss the word "ice" and briefly look at two icy idioms; On Thin Ice and Break the Ice. Copyright 2024 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Henry V with Dan Jones 53:46

22d ago53:46

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Last week, we looked at the story of Richard II and Henry IV, and the way these two cousins wielded the power of the English crown. This week, we round out the cycle that makes up the Hollow Crown by looking at Henry V, a man who many - including this week's guest, Dan Jones - have called England’s greatest warrior king. Check out online courses in…

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RETRO 146 Grandfather Clock 32:55

23d ago32:55

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A lean, tall clock stops the moment its owner dies. Is it an episode of The Twilight Zone or the catalyst for the term "Grandfather Clock?" Bonus - The talent of Sam Lucas, plus Knickerbockers! Outro Song: My Grandfathers Clock by H.C. Work, Arranged and performed by Michael Pugh, Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh. Originally Aired February 23, 2022 Copyri…

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The Eagle and the Hart with Helen Castor 56:12

29d ago56:12

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Richard II came to the throne as a young child, only to lose it to his cousin Henry IV in 1399. But why did Henry take such drastic action? And what became of the teenage boy who stood up to a crowd of angry peasants and held his own? This week, Danièle speaks with Helen Castor about these rival cousins, the events that shaped them, and how an anoi…

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250 Cut of His Jib 33:42

30d ago33:42

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase, "Cut of His Jib". We also find out what in the heck a 'jib' is! Bonus: Jack Tar, Abstract Diptychs, and Singing in the Shower Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Charlemagne with Cullen Chandler 46:50

1M ago46:50

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What’s so great about Charlemagne? We’re about to find out. This week, Danièle speaks with Cullen Chandler about the reign of Charlemagne, how he ruled such a massive empire, and how he still took the time to care about font. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

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249 Gift of Gab 31:51

1M ago31:51

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September Book Roundup 21:06

1M ago21:06

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What's new and beautiful and hitting the medieval history section of the bookshop? This week, Danièle shares six new books spanning art, gunpowder, translation, and medicine in the Middle Ages. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBởi Medievalists.net

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248 When in Rome 32:10

1M ago32:10

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This week Shauna and Dan delve into the phrase "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Bonus: Dan pines for a Sister Act 3, Shauna steals coins from fountains, and Catholic Saints talk about when they should fast Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Medieval Falconry with Yannis Hadjinicolaou 43:43

2M ago43:43

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In the Middle Ages, falconry was one of the most popular pastimes across the known world. More than just a pleasant diversion in the countryside, it was a way to show status, education, sophistication, and leadership. This week, Danièle speaks with Yannis Hadjinicolaou about why falconry was so widely beloved, and such a popular metaphor for both l…

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247 John Doe 30:50

2M ago30:50

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This week Shauna and Dan explore why we call an unknown person John Doe or Jane Doe. This has MUCH older history than we expected. Bonus: We yeet the Court Leet and Dan shows off his math skills Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Forging a Kingdom in the 11th century with Simon Doubleday 42:18

2M ago42:18

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In the eleventh-century, Iberia was in the process of evolving networks of tiny villages into the powerful kingdoms we recognize from the end of the medieval period – sometimes by any means necessary. This week, Danièle speaks with Simon Doubleday about the ways in which Queen Sancha and King Fernando I shaped northern Spain and Portugal. Danièle's…

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246 Bees Knees 29:44

2M ago29:44

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This week Shauna and Dan discover that Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast is the bee's knees! Or at least we think so. It turns out, these two words together have had many meanings over the years before turning into something great. Bonus: Babe Ruth, Alanis Morissette, and the answer to everyone's question: Do bee's even have knees? Copyright 202…

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Feminist Medievalisms with Usha Vishnuvajjala 57:15

2M ago57:15

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When someone evokes the medieval – in conversation or in media – they’re looking for you to feel something. So, the question becomes what are they trying to get you to feel? And how are they accomplishing it? This week, Danièle speaks with Usha Vishnuvajjala about some of the surprising places the medieval world pops up in the modern world, and how…

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245 Fish Out of Water 29:42

2M ago29:42

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This week Shauna and Dan dive into the phrase, Fish Out of Water. Dan questions if Chaucer ever played Dungeons and Dragons, while Shauna geeks out over fish who can walk on land. Bonus: Picket Lines and the Joys of Retirement Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Travel Through Medieval Eyes with Anthony Bale 46:17

2M ago46:17

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As we wrap up another summer vacation season, it's a good time to take a look at the way medieval people travelled for business, pleasure, and their immortal souls. This week, Danièle speaks with Anthony Bale about the ins and outs of medieval travel, and some of the wild stories of journeys gone wrong. Danièle's online course, Calamity and Change:…

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244 Talk is Cheap 31:58

2M ago31:58

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase, Talk is Cheap. Spoiler: This phrase was not coined by P.T. Barnum, despite the Internet's insistence to the contrary. Bonus: Vulgar Tongues, Singers & their bands, and Bacon desserts Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Hunting Fake History with Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse 53:06

3M ago53:06

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Ever come across a really amazing historical fact on the internet or in school, and tell it to all your friends, only to find out that it actually isn’t true? This week, Danièle speaks with Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse (aka the Fake History Hunter) about things that never happened, what it’s like to hunt fake history, and what really grinds her gears. You c…

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243 Save My Bacon 29:35

3M ago29:35

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This week Shauna and Dan do their diligence to find out how to "Save My Bacon". Bonus: Bugbears, Budget Strategies, and controversial takes on what Country has the best bacon Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Medieval Beards and Baldness with Joseph McAlhany 45:26

3M ago45:26

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If we need proof of how wonderful both baldness and beards are, we need only to cast our eyes back to the Middle Ages, where people were writing rhetorical arguments, alliterative poetry, and even learned sermons on the virtues of masculine hair. This week, Danièle speaks with Joseph McAlhany about these hilarious medieval texts, why people wrote t…

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242 Keeping Up With the Joneses 32:00

3M ago32:00

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase "Keeping Up With the Joneses". Along the way your hosts ponder what massive changes must happen in a 100 year life span and who would play Dan in a movie about his life. Bonus: An anthropologist talks sociologyBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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241 Black Sheep 32:03

3M ago32:03

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This week Shauna and Dan discover why someone would be the black sheep of a family. Warning: Dan knows absolutely nothing about sheep. And it shows. Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Crusader Criminals with Steve Tibble 50:41

4M ago50:41

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People have lots of different words they use to describe crusaders, but for those living in the Holy Land during the crusades, "criminals" might just be the first word that came to mind. This week, Daniele speaks with Steve Tibble about why there was so much crime committed by men who were supposed to be holy warriors, and what people did about it.…

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Celebrating Episode 250: A Pot Pourri of Medieval Trivia 47:13

4M ago47:13

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In honour of the 250th episode of The Medieval Podcast, Danièle shares some fun and favourite trivia about the Middle Ages collected over five years of podcasting. You can sign up for Danièle's course, Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change…

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RETRO 78 Heads Will Roll 27:47

4M ago27:47

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase "Heads Will Roll" featuring blood-lusting kings, murderous queens, and tyrannical dictators. Bonus: William Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, and Beetlejuice. Copyright 2024 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Divining the Future with Jo Edge 42:41

4M ago42:41

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Not knowing the future is an intensely uncomfortable experience, which is why humans invented a clever system to predict the future through numbers, called onomancy. This week, Danièle speaks with Jo Edge about how onomancy works, who used it, and how it fit in with medieval theology. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patr…

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RETRO 57 Acknowledge the Corn and other American Civil War Slang 32:00

4M ago32:00

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RETRO This week Shauna and Dan travel to Gettysburg to explore Civil War slang. They Acknowledge the Corn after they try to come the gum game, all while staying fit as a fiddle so they can see the elephant. BONUS: Learn how hardtack was like twinkies! #BunnyTrails Originally Aired August 7, 2019 Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved…

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EYFS and Reception Settings with Gabby Parisi-Boyd 21:37

4M ago21:37

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Summary In this conversation, Gabby Parisi-Boyd discusses the daily routine and educational approach in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She shares insights on the importance of play-based learning, social skills development, and the integration of shy children into school life. Gabby also highlights the significance of routine, structure, …

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Cleaning Up Renaissance Italy with Jane Stevens Crawshaw 44:32

4M ago44:32

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Medieval citizens took steps to actively avoid living in filth. But how did they accomplish it? What were some of the ground rules? And how did this change when your city was also surrounded by water? This week, Danièle speaks with Jane Stevens Crawshaw about environmental policies in fourteenth and fifteenth-century Genoa and Venice. You can suppo…

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240 Reach Across the Aisle 32:28

4M ago32:28

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase, Reach Across the Aisle. Dan says it might be the most boring origin story they've ever done - seating charts. There's also a similar phrase in the United Kingdom. Bonus: Taylor Swift, Rock Churches, and one guy who watched 1,413 hours of the US House of Representatives meetings. Oof. Copyright 2024 All R…

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The Admissions Process with Registrar, Rebecca Pugh 21:27

4M ago21:27

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Summary Rebecca Pugh, Registrar at Broughton Manor Prep School, discusses the admissions process and school life. She emphasises the open-door policy for prospective parents to visit the school at any time, without waiting for an open day. The admissions process involves a tour of the school, completion of a registration form, and a taster session …

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Bede and the Theory of Everything with Michelle Brown 44:25

4M ago44:25

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Medieval writers were enthusiastic about sharing everything they knew about the world and how they made sense of it. One writer who was both a superstar in his day and hugely influential in our understanding of the past is the Venerable Bede. This week, Danièle speaks with Michelle Brown about Bede’s life, his contribution to a medieval understandi…

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RETRO 135 Cool as a Cucumber 35:48

4M ago35:48

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RETRO: Shauna and Dan take a cool drink of gourd water this week as they explore the phrase Cool as a Cucumber. We learn Dan abhors cucumbers unless they've been drowned in vinegar and he dislikes some of the previous words for cucumbers. It seems some old-timey folks disliked them, too. Bonus discussion: is cereal a soup? Copyright 2024 by The Rea…

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A Year in Early Medieval England with Eleanor Parker 45:40

5M ago45:40

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How did the people of the past think about the calendar year? And what were some of the events they looked forward to? This week, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Parker about some of the big feasts and festivals of early medieval England, how they were celebrated, and the exact date the universe was created. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go…

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239 Horseshoes and Hand Grenades 32:20

5M ago32:20

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This week Shauna and Dan look at the phrase, "Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades", which is way more modern than Dan thought. Also, Shauna points out Clydesdale horses bring their own Ugg boots to the party, while Dan notes that trebuchets are the superior siege engines. Bonus: Shippy Shippers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the…

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The Capetians with Justine Firnhaber-Baker 54:26

5M ago54:26

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As far as ruling houses go, France's Capetian dynasty easily gives the Plantagenets a run for their money in power, prestige, and scandal. This week, Danièle speaks with Justine Firnhaber-Baker about the fierce and fascinating Capetian dynasty, how they made medieval France, and how they changed the world. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Pa…

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238 Soup to Nuts 27:37

5M ago27:37

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This week Shauna and Dan dive into the phrase "Soup to Nuts". Bonus: The Irish phrase "To take the soup", the Three Stooges, and gloves versus mittens. Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Medieval Corruption and Protection with Jonathan Lyon 48:43

5M ago48:43

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Sometimes the very people we trust to help us keep law and order are wolves in sheep’s clothing. This week, Danièle speaks with Jonathan Lyon about a powerful medieval position which could easily lend itself to violence and corruption: church advocate. To learn more about Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the 14th Century, go to https://medie…

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237 Tickled Pink 31:32

5M ago31:32

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Rewriting the First Crusade with Thomas Smith 53:53

5M ago53:53

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Medieval historians are faced with the daunting task of having to piece together around a thousand years of history without all that many written sources to speak of. But what happens if it turns out that some of the most important sources we’ve been using have been - let’s say - touched up a little? This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas Smith abou…

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236 Armchair Quarterback 31:10

5M ago31:10

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This week Shauna and Dan yell at the TV like good armchair quarterbacks should. You might think this phrase started with American Football, but if you thought that you'd be wrong. Bonus: Travellers, Critics, Strategists, and Generals Copyright 2024 All Rights ReservedBởi Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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A Catch-Up (And a Big Reveal) with Dan Jones 59:24

6M ago59:24

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Bestseller and broadcaster Dan Jones has been busy with a whole bunch of new projects since he was last on The Medieval Podcast. This week, Danièle catches up with Dan about his latest documentaries, novels, and hit podcast - and together they share some exciting news for medieval fans. To listen to Danièle and Dan introduce The Iron King, go to ht…

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235 All Hell Breaks Loose 30:49

6M ago30:49

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234 Saved by the Bell 31:38

6M ago31:38

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This week Shauna and Dan look into the origins of Saved by the Bell. Spoiler alert: It does NOT come from taphophobia, or the fear of being buried alive. That is a particularly persistent myth with no evidence to support it. Bonus: Dan crushes on Kelly, Lisa, and Jessie. Plus, SPORTS! Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved…

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Medieval Arthurian Literature with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards 49:13

6M ago49:13

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For over a thousand years, people have been captivated by the tales of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. And each generation and culture has shaped the story of Arthur to meet their own aesthetic and political needs. This week, Danièle speaks with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards about the changing face of Arthur, the way his legend…

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