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Illuminating the Dark Ages for the Digital World. Podcast and website dedicated to the medieval era.
#OTD in 1120: The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning Prince William Adelin, son of Henry I of England
The death of William leads to a 19 year period of civil war called The Anarchy
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The death of William leads to a 19 year period of civil war called The Anarchy
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November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#OTD in 1120: The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning Prince William Adelin, son of Henry I of England
The death of William leads to a 19 year period of civil war called The Anarchy
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The death of William leads to a 19 year period of civil war called The Anarchy
#medievalsky
#OTD in 1248: In the middle of the night the north side of Mont Granier suddenly collapsed, it is one of the largest rockslides in Europe
Five villages were completely destroyed by the Mont Granier rockslide: Cognin, Vourey, Saint-André, Granier, Saint-Pérange
Five villages were completely destroyed by the Mont Granier rockslide: Cognin, Vourey, Saint-André, Granier, Saint-Pérange
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#OTD in 1248: In the middle of the night the north side of Mont Granier suddenly collapsed, it is one of the largest rockslides in Europe
Five villages were completely destroyed by the Mont Granier rockslide: Cognin, Vourey, Saint-André, Granier, Saint-Pérange
Five villages were completely destroyed by the Mont Granier rockslide: Cognin, Vourey, Saint-André, Granier, Saint-Pérange
#OTD in 1307 - Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae instructing Christian monarchs to arrest all #Templars
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November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#OTD in 1307 - Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae instructing Christian monarchs to arrest all #Templars
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#medievalsky
🌾 Famine. Rain. Desperation.
In 1315, Europe’s golden age drowned in endless storms and died of starvation
Discover how the Great Famine of 1315 reshaped the medieval world and began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages on our latest #podcast episode
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In 1315, Europe’s golden age drowned in endless storms and died of starvation
Discover how the Great Famine of 1315 reshaped the medieval world and began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages on our latest #podcast episode
#medievalsky #GreatFamine
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🌾 Famine. Rain. Desperation.
In 1315, Europe’s golden age drowned in endless storms and died of starvation
Discover how the Great Famine of 1315 reshaped the medieval world and began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages on our latest #podcast episode
#medievalsky #GreatFamine
In 1315, Europe’s golden age drowned in endless storms and died of starvation
Discover how the Great Famine of 1315 reshaped the medieval world and began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages on our latest #podcast episode
#medievalsky #GreatFamine
Born #OTD in 1479: Joanna I 'the Mad' Queen of Castile and León
Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson
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Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson
www.medievalarchives.com/31
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Born #OTD in 1479: Joanna I 'the Mad' Queen of Castile and León
Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson
www.medievalarchives.com/31
Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson
www.medievalarchives.com/31
Feeling the Halloween spirit? 🎃 Jump into our collection of Medieval Halloween #Podcast episodes!
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October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Feeling the Halloween spirit? 🎃 Jump into our collection of Medieval Halloween #Podcast episodes!
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🎃 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE: TALES OF MEDIEVAL REVENGE! 💀
Explore the dark genius of Edgar Allan Poe in this special Halloween episode.
Hear the chilling stories of a court jester's deadly plot of revenge in "Hop-Frog" and a perfect act of vengeance in the catacombs of "The Cask of Amontillado."
Explore the dark genius of Edgar Allan Poe in this special Halloween episode.
Hear the chilling stories of a court jester's deadly plot of revenge in "Hop-Frog" and a perfect act of vengeance in the catacombs of "The Cask of Amontillado."
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🎃 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE: TALES OF MEDIEVAL REVENGE! 💀
Explore the dark genius of Edgar Allan Poe in this special Halloween episode.
Hear the chilling stories of a court jester's deadly plot of revenge in "Hop-Frog" and a perfect act of vengeance in the catacombs of "The Cask of Amontillado."
Explore the dark genius of Edgar Allan Poe in this special Halloween episode.
Hear the chilling stories of a court jester's deadly plot of revenge in "Hop-Frog" and a perfect act of vengeance in the catacombs of "The Cask of Amontillado."
Died today in 996: Hugh Capet, King of France; founder of and first king from the House of Capet
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#medievalsky #history
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Died today in 996: Hugh Capet, King of France; founder of and first king from the House of Capet
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#medievalsky #history
Died #OTD in 741: Charles 'The Hammer' Martel, leader of the Franks, ‘Defender of the Christian Faith’ and the father of the Carolingian Empire
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#history #medievalsky
October 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Died #OTD in 741: Charles 'The Hammer' Martel, leader of the Franks, ‘Defender of the Christian Faith’ and the father of the Carolingian Empire
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#history #medievalsky
Died #OTD in 1383 - King Fernando 'The Handsome' dies without a male heir to the Portuguese throne, starting a two year period of civil war and disorder
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#history #medievalsky
October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Died #OTD in 1383 - King Fernando 'The Handsome' dies without a male heir to the Portuguese throne, starting a two year period of civil war and disorder
#history #medievalsky
#history #medievalsky
Explore our full catalog of #Halloween #podcast episodes featuring witches, zombies, serial killers, haunted castles, and more! 🎃👻 Check them out!
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Explore our full catalog of #Halloween #podcast episodes featuring witches, zombies, serial killers, haunted castles, and more! 🎃👻 Check them out!
October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Can't surf the internet due to the #AWSOutage no worries. Medieval Archives is an independent web site. You can still explore our site and download the #podcast!
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October 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Can't surf the internet due to the #AWSOutage no worries. Medieval Archives is an independent web site. You can still explore our site and download the #podcast!
Check it out now!
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Check it out now!
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#OTD London Tornado of 1091: A F4 tornado rips through the heart of London destroying the London Bridge & St. Mary-le-Bow church
William of Malmesbury described it as "a great spectacle for those watching from afar, but a terrifying experience for those standing near"
Yeah, that's every tornado
William of Malmesbury described it as "a great spectacle for those watching from afar, but a terrifying experience for those standing near"
Yeah, that's every tornado
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#OTD London Tornado of 1091: A F4 tornado rips through the heart of London destroying the London Bridge & St. Mary-le-Bow church
William of Malmesbury described it as "a great spectacle for those watching from afar, but a terrifying experience for those standing near"
Yeah, that's every tornado
William of Malmesbury described it as "a great spectacle for those watching from afar, but a terrifying experience for those standing near"
Yeah, that's every tornado
And out of the darkness the zombie did call
True pain and suffering he brought to them all
Away ran the children to hide in their beds
For fear that the devil would chop off their heads
(by Rob Zombie)
Check out the #Medieval Zombies, ghouls and creatures that go bump in the night
True pain and suffering he brought to them all
Away ran the children to hide in their beds
For fear that the devil would chop off their heads
(by Rob Zombie)
Check out the #Medieval Zombies, ghouls and creatures that go bump in the night
October 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
And out of the darkness the zombie did call
True pain and suffering he brought to them all
Away ran the children to hide in their beds
For fear that the devil would chop off their heads
(by Rob Zombie)
Check out the #Medieval Zombies, ghouls and creatures that go bump in the night
True pain and suffering he brought to them all
Away ran the children to hide in their beds
For fear that the devil would chop off their heads
(by Rob Zombie)
Check out the #Medieval Zombies, ghouls and creatures that go bump in the night
Jadwiga died young in 1399, just 25 years old
Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1997, calling her “a model of Christian leadership”
Jadwiga is the Patron Saint of Poland, Queens, Students and Mothers
Her relics still rest in Wawel Cathedral beneath the crucifix where she once prayed
Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1997, calling her “a model of Christian leadership”
Jadwiga is the Patron Saint of Poland, Queens, Students and Mothers
Her relics still rest in Wawel Cathedral beneath the crucifix where she once prayed
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Jadwiga died young in 1399, just 25 years old
Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1997, calling her “a model of Christian leadership”
Jadwiga is the Patron Saint of Poland, Queens, Students and Mothers
Her relics still rest in Wawel Cathedral beneath the crucifix where she once prayed
Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1997, calling her “a model of Christian leadership”
Jadwiga is the Patron Saint of Poland, Queens, Students and Mothers
Her relics still rest in Wawel Cathedral beneath the crucifix where she once prayed
Jadwiga revived the University of Kraków, funding it by selling her jewels 💎 turning Poland into a center of learning.
She promoted Polish hymns, funded hospitals, and translated Scripture into the vernacular.
She promoted Polish hymns, funded hospitals, and translated Scripture into the vernacular.
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Jadwiga revived the University of Kraków, funding it by selling her jewels 💎 turning Poland into a center of learning.
She promoted Polish hymns, funded hospitals, and translated Scripture into the vernacular.
She promoted Polish hymns, funded hospitals, and translated Scripture into the vernacular.
Jadwiga was meant to wed her childhood fiancé, William of Habsburg.
Instead, she chose duty over love marrying Jogaila, the pagan Grand Duke of Lithuania.
He converted to Christianity, became Władysław II Jagiełło, and together they forged a new realm: the Polish-Lithuanian Union. ⚔️✝️
Instead, she chose duty over love marrying Jogaila, the pagan Grand Duke of Lithuania.
He converted to Christianity, became Władysław II Jagiełło, and together they forged a new realm: the Polish-Lithuanian Union. ⚔️✝️
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Jadwiga was meant to wed her childhood fiancé, William of Habsburg.
Instead, she chose duty over love marrying Jogaila, the pagan Grand Duke of Lithuania.
He converted to Christianity, became Władysław II Jagiełło, and together they forged a new realm: the Polish-Lithuanian Union. ⚔️✝️
Instead, she chose duty over love marrying Jogaila, the pagan Grand Duke of Lithuania.
He converted to Christianity, became Władysław II Jagiełło, and together they forged a new realm: the Polish-Lithuanian Union. ⚔️✝️
A child crowned “king”
A queen who turned crusades into conversions.
A saint who ruled with wisdom, faith, and fire.
This is the story of Jadwiga of Poland (1373–1399) Europe’s youngest monarch, a unifier of nations, and the only queen ever canonized.
🧵 #Medieval #history #poland
A queen who turned crusades into conversions.
A saint who ruled with wisdom, faith, and fire.
This is the story of Jadwiga of Poland (1373–1399) Europe’s youngest monarch, a unifier of nations, and the only queen ever canonized.
🧵 #Medieval #history #poland
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
After nine hours of intense fighting, King Harold II was killed by an arrow through the eye
Harold Rex Interfectus Est Harold the King was killed
Harold Rex Interfectus Est Harold the King was killed
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
After nine hours of intense fighting, King Harold II was killed by an arrow through the eye
Harold Rex Interfectus Est Harold the King was killed
Harold Rex Interfectus Est Harold the King was killed
#OTD in 1066 - Battle of Hastings: On Senlac Hill, 7 miles from Hastings, William the Conqueror defeats and kills King Harold II of England
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
#OTD in 1066 - Battle of Hastings: On Senlac Hill, 7 miles from Hastings, William the Conqueror defeats and kills King Harold II of England
🚨 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨
The man who earned his name. 🗡️ Our new episode explores the legacy of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy. From brutal assassinations to Civil War, His ambition changed the course of French history
Listen now!
#Medievalsky #JohnTheFearless #Burgundy #HistoryPodcast
The man who earned his name. 🗡️ Our new episode explores the legacy of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy. From brutal assassinations to Civil War, His ambition changed the course of French history
Listen now!
#Medievalsky #JohnTheFearless #Burgundy #HistoryPodcast
October 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨
The man who earned his name. 🗡️ Our new episode explores the legacy of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy. From brutal assassinations to Civil War, His ambition changed the course of French history
Listen now!
#Medievalsky #JohnTheFearless #Burgundy #HistoryPodcast
The man who earned his name. 🗡️ Our new episode explores the legacy of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy. From brutal assassinations to Civil War, His ambition changed the course of French history
Listen now!
#Medievalsky #JohnTheFearless #Burgundy #HistoryPodcast
The Codex Gigas, Latin for Giant book measures over 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, 9 inches thick, over 500 fully illuminated pages and weighing in at 170 pounds!
Find out why it's called the Devil's Bible in this #podcast episode
#illuminated #book #gigas #medieval #Halloween
Find out why it's called the Devil's Bible in this #podcast episode
#illuminated #book #gigas #medieval #Halloween
October 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Codex Gigas, Latin for Giant book measures over 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, 9 inches thick, over 500 fully illuminated pages and weighing in at 170 pounds!
Find out why it's called the Devil's Bible in this #podcast episode
#illuminated #book #gigas #medieval #Halloween
Find out why it's called the Devil's Bible in this #podcast episode
#illuminated #book #gigas #medieval #Halloween
It's a chilly, gloomy fall day here. Perfect time to grab a hot drink and learn about the Witch of Kilkenny. 🧙♀️
'Tis the season...🍁☕️
#witch #kilkenny #Halloween2025
'Tis the season...🍁☕️
#witch #kilkenny #Halloween2025
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It's a chilly, gloomy fall day here. Perfect time to grab a hot drink and learn about the Witch of Kilkenny. 🧙♀️
'Tis the season...🍁☕️
#witch #kilkenny #Halloween2025
'Tis the season...🍁☕️
#witch #kilkenny #Halloween2025