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Was Constantinople besieged in 674-78?

The story of the so-called First Arab Siege of Constantinople.

Getting Mars on Your Side: Using Medieval Astral Magic to Win Wars

For many in the Middle Ages, the planets of the solar system held special powers, and could even bring victory in warfare. The key to this power was told in the Picatrix.

Dal Riata and Early Manuscripts with Russell Ó Ríagáin

On this episode of Scotichronicast, Dr. Kate Buchanan is joined by Dr. Russell Ó Ríagáin to discuss his work on early manuscripts and the shared history between Ireland and Scotland surrounding Dal Riata.

Persian Poetry with Shahzad Bashir

This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Shahzad Bashir about the absolutely massive tradition of medieval Persian poetry, what it has in common with modern hip-hop, and its impact on Persian culture from the Middle Ages to today.

Laments for the Fall: Constantinople and Tenochtitlan in counterpoint, with Eleni Kefala

A conversation with Eleni Kefala on the fall of two empires, the Byzantine and the Aztec. What role did these momentous events play in the emerging identity of western Europe? And how were they experienced by the Romaioi and the native Mexica, especially through the laments that they wrote and sang about these events?

The Story of the Leonine Walls

The urban wall that once enclosed St. Peter’s Basilica and its neighborhood is one of the best-preserved monuments of medieval Rome, but seldom gets the love it deserves.

Tourney of Silver Chalice

September 24, 2022. Hosted by the Barony of Hidden Mountain in Harleyville, SC. His Royal Majesty, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, and Their Royal Majesties will be attending.

Fall Coronation

September 30-October 2, 2022. Hosted by the Barony of Caer Mear in Ashland, VA. His Royal Majesty, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Highnesses will be attending.

Fall University

September 17, 2022. Hosted by the Barony of Caer Mear in Mineral, VA. His Royal Majesty, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Highnesses will be attending.

Battle on the Bay

September 23-25, 2022. Hosted by the Barony of Lochmere in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Trial by Fire and Royal Archery

September 9-11, 2022. Hosted by the Barony of Bright Hills in Glen Arm, MD. His Royal Majesty, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, and Their Royal Majesties will be attending.

Midnight at the Oasis

September 16-18, 2022. Hosted by the Canton of Nimenefeld in Apex, NC. His Royal Majesty, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Majesties will be attending.

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