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When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come!" And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand.
The 3rd horse of the apocalypse was released and famine spread across the land!
The Great Famine of 1315 in our latest #podcast
The 3rd horse of the apocalypse was released and famine spread across the land!
The Great Famine of 1315 in our latest #podcast
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November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come!" And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand.
The 3rd horse of the apocalypse was released and famine spread across the land!
The Great Famine of 1315 in our latest #podcast
The 3rd horse of the apocalypse was released and famine spread across the land!
The Great Famine of 1315 in our latest #podcast
🌾 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
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
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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
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Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson
www.medievalarchives.com/31
Get ready for #Halloween night by listening to this podcast episode. The flesh eating zombies are waiting!
MAP#34 – Medieval Zombies
It's that time of year again. The full moon is out and the night gets a little spookier. But have
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October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Get ready for #Halloween night by listening to this podcast episode. The flesh eating zombies are waiting!
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
#medievalsky #history
#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
#history #medievalsky
#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
You should probably wear a garlic necklace. Just in case…
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October 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
You should probably wear a garlic necklace. Just in case…
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
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
#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
Died today in 1283: Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, is the first nobleman executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.
(Edward I would use the same execution method 22 years later on William Wallace)
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, is the first nobleman executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.
(Edward I would use the same execution method 22 years later on William Wallace)
October 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Died today in 1283: Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, is the first nobleman executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.
(Edward I would use the same execution method 22 years later on William Wallace)
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, is the first nobleman executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.
(Edward I would use the same execution method 22 years later on William Wallace)
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Join me next summer for a tour of Edward I's magnificent castles in north Wales. www.traveleditions.co.uk/tour/great-c...
September 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Join me next summer for a tour of Edward I's magnificent castles in north Wales. www.traveleditions.co.uk/tour/great-c...
