A narrative history podcast following the journeys of medieval travellers and their roles in larger historical events. Telling great stories, showing the... more
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The conclusion of Nasir Khusraw's story, following his repeated trips from Cairo to Makkah, his struggles in crossing the Arabian... more
An 11th-century journey from Jerusalem to Fatimid Egypt. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support... more
Nasir Khusraw was around 40 years old when he experienced the vision that turned his life onto a new path... more
Happy Holidays! This episode is about festive "medieval" poetry. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support... more
Born in the 13th century, Pietro d'Abano was referred to variously as “the Great Lombard,” “the Conciliator,” and, in at... more
The Annales Fuldenses, or Annals of Fulda, is a source for 9th-century events in Carolingian lands: the incursions of the... more
The story of a 14th-century Flemish pirate, merchant, and adventurer, a man who took prizes at sea and took whatever... more
Our 15th-century Spanish traveller goes home, mixing with the imperial elite along the way. If you like what you hear and... more
Our 15th-century traveller returns to Venice and goes overland into central and western Europe, making friends and catching up with... more
Pedro Tafur ventures out from Constantinople to visit a sultan, an emperor, and the centre of the Black Sea slave... more