Medieval Archives

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  • The Medieval Archives podcast transports you back to an age of heroic kings, gallant knights and pious bishops. Separate fact from fiction and find out how the men and women of the middle ages really lived.
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  • MAP91: Codex Gigas: The Devil's Bible

    MAP91: Codex Gigas: The Devil's Bible
    Oct 28 2024
    It's time for our 🎃Halloween🎃 episode! This year we are looking at...The Devil's BibleCodex Gigas "Giant book" lives up to it’s name measuring over 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, 9 inches thick, over 300 fully illuminated pages and weighing in at 170 pounds! Legend has it the book was written in one night, by a single monk condemned to death, who sold his soul to the Devil to complete the work. As a gift to the devil the monk put a two foot illustration of the devil in the book.The unknown origins and the picture of the devil give the book its more common name, The Devil’s Bible. Did the devil have a hand in it? Did the monk really sell his soul? And why was the monk condemned to death? Learn about Jan Hus and the Hussite Wars on episode 56See the Devil's Bible at the National Library of Sweden 🇸🇪 website: https://www.kb.se/in-english/the-codex-gigas.htmlGet all the links and see all the pictures in the show notes on Medieval Archives!(00:00) - Welcome to the Medieval Archives Podcast(00:16) - Codex Gigas(01:20) - Send me your questions or comments(01:39) - Executive Producers(01:56) - Let's look at the Devil's Bible(02:12) - Codex Gigas introduction(02:45) - Vellum(03:25) - Codex Gigas Illuminations(03:39) - Kingdom of Heaven(03:49) - The Devil(04:10) - The Devil's Bible contents(04:12) - Hebrew alphabet & Vulgate Bible(04:22) - Josephus Flavius: History of the Jews(04:31) - Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae(04:38) - Medical Texts(04:51) - Cosmas of Prague's Chronica Boemorum(05:03) - Minor Sections(05:09) - Sinful Confessions(05:17) - Prayers(05:19) - Image of Heaven and the Devil(05:29) - Spells, Magic and Exorcism(05:45) - Translated Spell(05:58) - Dark Arts?(06:02) - One Picture gives it the name(06:18) - Who wrote the book?(06:22) - Broken Vows(06:27) - Rules of St. Benedict(06:42) - Immurement(07:01) - Roman Immurment(07:11) - Vestal Virgin Immurement(08:07) - Duke Otto III(08:24) - Kuressaare Castle Immurment(08:40) - The Blood Countess(09:20) - Thornton Abbey(09:44) - Herman the Recluse(10:41) - Summon the Devil(11:02) - Deal with the Devil(12:09) - Handwriting Analysis(12:17) - It would take 30 years to complete(12:38) - Completed by one person(12:53) - Completed in a short time period(13:22) - Who could it be?(13:27) - No writing fatigue or errors(14:07) - Why honor the Devil?(14:28) - The Devil's image(15:19) - Sedlec Monastary(15:52) - Hussite Wars(16:04) - Kutna Hora (Sedlec) Silver Mine(16:23) - Sedlec 2018(16:35) - Sedlec Entrance(16:49) - Bone Chandelier(17:01) - Sedlec Bone Mounds(17:04) - Bone Coat of Arms(17:15) - Podcasting 2,0 apps(17:28) - Sedlec burial site(17:42) - Mysterious Blind Monk(17:56) - Visit Sedlec if you can(18:05) - Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II(18:32) - Thirty Years War(19:00) - LIbrary Fire and Book of Death(19:41) - Flying books and insane librarian(20:04) - Voices from the Devil's Bible(20:18) - Missing Pages(21:15) - End Times(21:24) - Satan's Prayer(21:30) - Did the Benedictines remove the pages(21:51) - Rudolf II and the Occult(22:04) - The Mystery remains(22:24) - Hermann Inclusus(22:54) - Look for yourself(23:23) - Share your thoughts on the Devil's Bible(23:36) - Send me your comments(23:57) - Independent Owned and Operated(24:10) - Support the show for FREE!(24:19) - Executive Producers Wanted!(24:38) - THANK YOU for your support! Creators & GuestsMedieval Archives - Host<----------->Follow Medieval Archives on X.com | Mastodon | Blue Sky📜Sign Up for our newsletter💰Become a Producer; DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with StripeBoost the show with a Podcasting 2.0 certified app: Castamatic | iCatcher! | Pocket Casts | Fountain | Breez | Sphinx ★ Support this podcast ★ RSS Podcast FeedIntro music provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.comThank You to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports the show. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to each episode. Share it with your friends!Copyright © 2024 · Dragon Moon MediaAll Rights Reserved. No Infringement is Intended.Medieval Archives & Dragon Moon Media production.
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    25 mins
  • MAP90: The Black Hour: Solar Eclipse and the Medieval Mind

    MAP90: The Black Hour: Solar Eclipse and the Medieval Mind
    Apr 8 2024
    Have you ever seen an eclipse? I’ve seen numerous lunar eclipses and I’ve seen a few partial solar eclipse, but never a total solar eclipse. On 08 April 2024, Mexico, the United States and Canada will experience a total solar eclipse. It’s the first one in 7 years and the last one for 20 years. The next total solar eclipse in North America will be in 2044.Europe won’t be in the path of the 2024 eclipse but, if you live in Europe you won’t have to wait long for a total eclipse. There’s one on the way soon.In modern times we know what is happening. How did medieval people feel about an eclipse. Was it seen as a bad omen or a curse? Or did they understand the science behind it?In this episode we'll look at the myths, omens and science of eclipses and the medieval era .(00:00) - Medieval Archives 90(00:12) - Welcome Back(00:20) - Medieval Solar Eclipses(01:14) - Questions, Comments or Topic Ideas?(01:27) - Get a new Podcast App! https://podcasting2.org/(02:26) - 2024 Eclipse(03:15) - 2026 Eclipse(03:34) - 2027 Eclipse(05:05) - Medieval Myths and Solar Eclipses(05:16) - Giant Frog eating the sun(05:20) - Rahu the Demon(05:40) - Chinese Myths(05:56) - Norse Myth(06:19) - Omens & Death(06:20) - Mohammad’s Eclipse 632(06:38) - Louis of Bavaria 840(07:12) - Reconquista 939(07:52) - Dub, King of the Scots and Two Eclipses(08:48) - King Henry’s eclipse 1133(10:16) - Medieval Earthquakes https://medievalarchives.com/75(11:38) - The Anarchy https://medievalarchives.com/4(11:46) - Eclipse of 1185 and Prince Igor(12:15) - The Black Hour 1433(12:47) - Astronomy and the Medieval Mind(13:07) - Can Stonehenge predict eclipses?(13:20) - Stonehenge Eclipse 1999(13:29) - Stonehenge Eclipse 2090(13:35) - Medieval Chroniclers record eclipses(13:46) - 733 Eclipse and the Venerable Bede(14:00) - Leo the Deacon discovers the solar corona(15:11) - Geoffrey Malaterra, Sicily 1084(15:36) - Saladin, Syria 1176(15:49) - Eclipse 1185 and a new discovery(16:10) - Laurentian Codex and the Solar Prominences(17:22) - Roger of Wendover & Solar Eclipse 1230(17:55) - Regiomontanus & the Alfonsine tables(18:27) - Medieval thought vs 2024 thought(19:26) - Go outside and see the eclipse!(19:42) - Share your photos; tag Medieval Archives on social media(19:54) - independently owned and operated(20:05) - Keep history alive! Support the show.(20:37) - Share the show with your friends(20:46) - Thanks for continued support Creators & GuestsMedieval Archives - Host<----------->Follow Medieval Archives on Twitter/X.com | Mastodon | Blue Sky📜Sign Up for our newsletter💰Become a Producer; DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with StripeBoost the show with a Podcasting 2.0 certified app: Castamatic | Podverse | Curiocaster | Fountain | Breez | Sphinx ★ Support this podcast ★ RSS Podcast FeedIntro music provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.comThank You to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports the show. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to each episode. Share it with your friends!Copyright © 2024 · Dragon Moon MediaAll Rights Reserved. No Infringement is Intended.Medieval Tales Podcast is a Medieval Archives & Dragon Moon Media production.
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    22 mins
  • MAP89: British Myths & Legends with Amy Jeffs

    MAP89: British Myths & Legends with Amy Jeffs
    Feb 28 2024

    Medievalist and Art Historian Dr. Amy Jeffs joins the show to discuss her books Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain and Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain

    In Amy’s first book, Storyland she examines the origins of Britain from Noah’s flood to the Norman invasion. And there are some good stories to tell, including the incredible story of Albina, who ruled Britain, was seduced by demons and gave birth to a race of giants.

    In her second book titled Wild takes you on a journey from desolation to hope. Through seven chapters of insightful reflection she is able to retell stories from medieval texts with vivid descriptions and unique perspectives.

    One of the standout elements of both books are the illustrations which Amy created. Listen to the episode to find out how she created them and how the creation process helped her through the lock-down, quarantine we all dealt with.

    You can find Amy Jeffs online at: Twitter/X & Instagram

    You can buy Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain and Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain on Amazon.

    • (00:08) - Welcome to another episode
    • (01:35) - Amy Jeffs Interview
    • (01:56) - Amy's start into medieval history
    • (05:55) - The origins of Storyland
    • (13:33) - Favorite origin Story?
    • (14:50) - Albina, demons and the brith of giants
    • (17:57) - Let's get Wild
    • (25:54) - Creating the illustrations.
    • (29:34) - Bonus content in the audio books
    • (33:09) - New Book? Stay Tuned!
    • (34:42) - Amy's contact information and social media accounts
    • (35:09) - Thank you Amy for a great talk!
    • (35:33) - Support the podcast! Share with your friends and donate now.
    • (36:18) - Thanks for listening
    Creators & Guests
    • Medieval Archives - Host
    • Dr Amy Jeffs - Guest
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    38 mins

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