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MAP#25 – Pillars of the Earth 7: “New Beginnings”

England is gripped by war, political stirfe and treachery. And in the midst of it all a towering cathedral, a beacon of love and hope is erected. Will Philip raise aga...

February 28, 2012 / 38:09/E25

MAP#24 – Christy English Interview

It's 2012! I hope you all had a safe and happy new year. We are kicking off the new year with an interview with Historical Fiction author Christy English. Christy is a...

January 2, 2012 / 40:28/E24

MAP#23 – Christmas Special

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the Medieval Archives! It's the holiday season and the Medieval Archives Podcast is bringing you an episode jam packed with hol...

December 18, 2011 / 01:01:18/E23

MAP#22 – ‘Witchcraft’ Pillars of the Earth Episode 6

Love, marriage and lose during the Anarchy. Waleran continues his quest to become the Archbishop of Canterbury and William Hamliegh tries to become the Earl of Shiring...

December 12, 2011 / 33:29/E22

MAP#21: Halloween Special – Dracula Radio Drama

This year's Halloween Special we present the radio drama Dracula, by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater, originally broadcast on 11 July 1938. The inspiration for Br...

October 31, 2011 / 58:10/E21

MAP#20 – Moat Jumper CD and Interview with Joe Matzzie

Today we have a review of the debut CD by Moat Jumper, Christmas At The Renaissance Fair. Moat Jumper is a group of World Class musicians that came together for a new ...

October 24, 2011 / 30:44/E20

MAP#19 – 1066 and The Battle of Hastings

Today is the 945th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. We look at the year 1066, the death of King Edward the Confessor and the dispute over the throne of England. ...

October 14, 2011 / 12:47/E19

MAP#18 – Pillars of the Earth 5: “Legacy”

Tragedy strikes during The Anarchy! (Which is probably why it's called Anarchy) Maud and Stephen are still battling for power. As Prior Philip and Tom Builder try to b...

July 8, 2011 / 41:09/E18

MAP: Ep 16 – Pillars of the Earth 4: “Battlefields”

The Anarchy heats up this week! There are beseiged castles, fierce battles and of course, double dealings! Join us as we continuing our trip through The Pillars of the...

May 15, 2011 / 41:55/E16

MAP: Ep 15 – Pillars of the Earth “Redemption”

We are continuing the trip through Pillars of the Earth. This week we recap/review episode three "Redemption" of the Starz Original series The Pillars of the Earth. Se...

May 1, 2011 / 29:58/E15

MAP: Episode 14 – The Pillars of the Earth Episode 2

We are back an ready for 2011! Our first podcast of the year is a recap/review of the Starz Original series The Pillars of the Earth. Set in the the 12th century The P...

April 4, 2011 / 27:16/E14

MAP: Ep 13 – History of St. Valentine’s Day

A short history of St. Valentine's Day. Who is the real St Valentine? Why is the day linked to love and romance? Which medieval author can we thank for transforming Va...

February 13, 2011 / 13:13/E13

MAP: Ep 12 – Black Agnes

Warfare Wednesday Agnes Randolph, Countess of Dunbar and March, also known as Black Agnes of Dunbar, was the wife of Patrick, 9th Earl of Dunbar and March. Black Agnes...

February 11, 2011 / 11:02/E12

Medieval Archives Podcast: Episode 11 – The Pillars of the Earth Episode 1

We are back an ready for 2011! Our first podcast of the year is a recap/review of the Starz Original series The Pillars of the Earth. Set in the the 12th century The P...

January 17, 2011 / 19:35/E11

Medieval Archives Podcast: Episode 10 – The Tower of London

Fortress Friday - Halloween Special During the month of October Fortress Friday will be exploring the paranormal. Throughout Europe there are stories of ghost sighting...

October 31, 2010 / 13:58/E10