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Medieval MurderBianca's Cure - Interview with Author Gigi BerardiToday we have a very special guest on the podcast, Gigi Berardi, acclaimed writer, Fulbright Scholar, and Western Washington University Professor who will be talking with us about her new book, Bianca’s Cure.
If you have any questions about Dr. Berardi's work or about Bianca's Cure check out her blog. We also discussed the Women Alchemists exhibit in Milan and the book The Daughters of Alchemy.
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2026-02-1656 minMedieval MurderTáin Bó Cúailnge - Part 4Today we are continuing our look at the Táin Bó Cúailnge, also known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley, which is an Irish Saga from the Ulster Cycle of Sagas. As a reminder we are using the translation of the Tain by Ciaran Carson created for Penguin Classics.
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2026-02-0237 minMedieval MurderThe Táin Bó Cúailnge - Part 3Today we are continuing our look at the Tain Bo Cuilange, also known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley, which is an Irish Saga from the Ulster Cycle of Sagas. Now where we last left off, Medb and Ailill, the king and queen of Connacht were marching with a large army to take a large bull from Ulster but on the way they were met with warnings from Cu Chulainn in which he demonstrated his strength and mightiness. They have also heard about his life as a child in a tale over the fire.
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2026-01-2357 minMedieval MurderThe Táin Bó Cúailnge - Part 2Today we’re continuing on with the Táin Bó Cúailnge (the Cattle Raid of Cooley), using the Penguin Classics translation by Ciaran Carson. The pair follow Queen Medb and Ailill's army as it marches for the prized brown bull, encounter prophetic signs and curses, and introduce the unstoppable young hero Cúchulainn. Between battlefield omens, brutal skirmishes, and Cúchulainn's violent boyhood exploits, the episode blends mythology, geography, and grisly action.
2025-11-2649 minMedieval MurderThe Táin Bó Cúailnge - Part 1Today we are talking about the Táin Bó Cúailnge, also known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley, which is an Irish Saga from the Ulster Cycle of Sagas. The Ulster Cycle includes around 80 stories about the people of Ireland beginning around the 1st century. The Tain itself was first written down in around the 12th century. The translation of the Tain that I’m using is by Ciaran Carson created for Penguin Classics.
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2025-11-1028 minMedieval MurderThe Lioness of BrittanyToday we are talking about Jeanne de Clisson, otherwise known as the Lionness of Brittany. Jeanne’s story features war, love, piracy, and of course murder.
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2025-11-0345 minMedieval MurderInterview with Author of Nicked - MT AndersonToday we have a very special guest on the podcast, M.T. Anderson who is the New York Times best-selling author of Feed, a National Book Award finalist and winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, winner of the 2006 National Book Award; and Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Prize winner, among many other books for children and young adults. We are going to be talking about his latest novel, Nicked, which follows the story of...
2025-09-0158 minMedieval MurderLove Triangle: The Murder of Thomas ArdenToday we are talking about a very popular, if you can call it that, murder from the 1500s that features a love triangle, a failed poisoning and much more - it's the murder of Thomas Arden!
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2025-08-2526 minMedieval MurderMystic Burning: The Murder of Marguerite PoreteToday we are talking about the murder of Marguerite Porete, who, while little known to most people, is a fascinating woman whose life ended terribly - featuring the inquisition and the Beguin movement!
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2025-08-1127 minMedieval MurderThe Sack of Rome of 1527Today we are discussing the Sack of Rome of 1527, along with all of the political components that came along with it, with a special emphasis on the Swiss Guard!
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2025-07-2258 minMedieval MurderThe Cadaver SynodToday we are talking about one of my favorite stories in medieval history, Pope Formosus and what led to what is now known as the Cadaver Synod where they put a deceased pope on trial for his supposed crimes but it backfires.
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2025-07-1135 minMedieval MurderKett's RebellionToday we are talking about Kett's Rebellion which took place in Norfolk, England in the 16th century.
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2025-06-2547 minMedieval MurderThe Peasants Revolt of 1381Today we are talking about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 which has been labeled by historians as the first great popular rebellion in English History.
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2025-06-1134 minMedieval MurderThe Vikings in IrelandToday we are talking about the Vikings in Ireland all the way from Dublin to Waterford to Kells to Leinster!
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2025-05-2844 minMedieval MurderThe Last Wife of Henry VIII: Katherine ParrToday we will be talking about the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII, Katherine Parr.
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2025-05-1130 minMedieval MurderSaint Edmund the MartyrToday we are discussing the life and death of Saint Edmund the Martyr, the first saint to be venerated in England.
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2025-05-0629 minMedieval MurderCatherine Howard: The Fifth Wife of King Henry VIIIToday we will be talking about the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Now when we last left the Tudor world, Henry had annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves and in a way she got away scott free from a man who had a history of taking out his insecurities and his furies on his wives - thus the rhyme to remember his wives, Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced. And we’ll find the next part of that rhyme by the end of this episode.
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2025-04-2827 minMedieval MurderAnne of Cleves: The Wife Who LivedToday we will be discussing the fourth wife of King Henry VIII, Anne of Cleves.
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2025-03-3125 minMedieval MurderLondon's Coroners Rolls with Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.netToday we will be discussing some events that were documented in London’s Coroner’s rolls back in the late 13th and early 14th century, as well as the murder of Janus Imperial with the co-founder and owner of Medievalists.net, Peter Konieczny.
2025-03-0354 minMedieval MurderJane Seymour: The Other WomanToday we are continuing our dive into Tudor history and are going to be discussing the wife that came after, or maybe even during, King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour.
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2025-02-1137 minMedieval MurderThe Life and Death of Anne BoleynToday we are branching a little later on than the medieval period to the Tudor period and we will be discussing one of the most famous women in history, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII.
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2025-01-2033 minMedieval MurderThe Murder of Thomas BecketHappy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! To celebrate the holidays we’re doing a second holiday special featuring the murder of Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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2024-12-3030 minMedieval MurderMedieval and Early Modern Holiday TraditionsHappy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! To celebrate the holidays we’re doing a special episode covering some of our favorite Medieval and Early Modern Holiday Traditions and folktales including the Icelandic Yule Lads, Krampus, the Yule Log, and Hogmanay.
2024-12-2349 minMedieval MurderMedieval and Modern Serial Killers in Iceland and BeyondToday we are discussing the story of Axlar-Bjorn the only medieval Icelandic serial killer and the bloody Bender serial killers of 19th century Kansas.
2024-12-0333 min
Medieval MurderA Vengeful Widow: St. Olga of Kiev feat. Murder BirdsWelcome to one of the craziest stories we’ve had on the Medieval Murder Podcast! Today we are talking about Saint Olga of Kyiv.
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2024-11-1238 min
Medieval MurderGhost Stories of Scotland and IrelandWelcome to our Halloween Special ooooo! Today we have found some of the scariest ghost stories from Ireland and Scotland to share with you! Just a little house keeping before we begin. To celebrate Halloween and reaching 8,000 listens on the Medieval Murder Podcast we are offering a discount on our entire Medieval Murder Merchandise store! Just enter the code “Murder” for 10% off! Also, please leave us a review anywhere podcasts can be found and let us know that you like the podcast!
Now, on with the spookiness! First, we will be discussing the history and hauntings of Falk...
2024-10-3034 min
Medieval MurderThe Tales of Finn McCoolToday we're exploring some of the Irish folktales that involve the Irish legends of Finn McCool (or Fionn Mac Cumhaill) and his battle against a giant, among others!
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2024-09-2322 min
Medieval MurderThe Murder of CellachThe National Folklore Collection at University College Dublin includes stories as told by school children from the 1930s, which demonstrates the enduring tradition of story-telling in Ireland, and also gives us an interesting insight into historical events.
Today we’ll be discussing the Irish Folktale about the Murder of Kellagh and the reference to this story is: “The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 184” by Dúchas © National Folklore Collection, UCD is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
2024-09-0322 min
Medieval MurderThe Irish BansheeToday we’re going to start a series exploring Irish folktales, beginning with the Banshee.
The word “banshee” comes from the Irish “Bean Sidhe” which has many translations including “Woman of the fairies”, “Lady of death,” and “Woman of sorrow.”
Banshees haunt the Irish landscape, wailing, screeching, and keening in sorrow. The screeching of the banshee can only be heard at night and is said to foretell the death of a family member if you hear her wail. Banshees have also been known to act as an omen of other tragedies or misfortunes as well. In different folk tales...
2024-08-1932 min
Medieval MurderKing Brian of Ireland and the Battle of ClontarfWelcome to Medieval Murder! Today we are discussing King Brian of Ireland and the Battle of Clontarf in the early medieval period.
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2024-05-2343 min
Medieval MurderThe Viking Raid on LindisfarneToday we will be talking about the viking raid on Lindisfarne, as well as the history leading up to the raid. Lindisfarne was a small island off of the Northeastern coast of England, which at the time was considered to be part of the kingdom of the Northumbrian king, Oswald. The island became home to Lindisfarne Priory which was founded by St. Aiden at the request of King Oswald, which why the island is now also known as the Holy Island.
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2024-04-2428 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 9 (The Final Tale)Egil's Saga is coming to an end. Listen in to hear about his final days of Viking Raids, a gross event after a night of drinking, and Egil's massive talent as a murdering beserker!
2024-03-0950 min
Medieval MurderThe Dancing Plague of 1518Do you like to shimmy? Do you like to boogie? Do you like to dance? If you don’t then today’s episode may not be for you because today we are jumping in and talking about something that may become the thing you fear the most, the Dancing Plague of 1518.
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2024-02-1819 min
Medieval MurderA Medieval Massacre in GlastonburyToday we will be discussing a medieval massacre that happened in Glastonbury in southwestern England. Unlike our normal format where we dive straight into the story, today I’d like to start with the primary source material surrounding this massacre. The primary source we’ll be using today is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
2024-01-1119 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 8Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. The podcast will feature some of the most famous murders in medieval history, some mini-episode series on different types of medieval murders and interviews with historians and history enthusiasts alike. Today we are explor...
2023-11-1935 min
Medieval MurderThe History of HalloweenAre you all ready for this year’s Halloween special? This year isn’t as gruesome as years past but will still be chalk full of medieval history. This year we are looking at the history of halloween (with a special emphasis of how the middle ages influenced how we celebrate the holiday today!). We also include some bonus content featuring medieval ghost stories!
2023-10-3021 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 7Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. The podcast will feature some of the most famous murders in medieval history, some mini-episode series on different types of medieval murders and interviews with historians and history enthusiasts alike. Today we are explor...
2023-06-0337 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil's Saga Part 7Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. The podcast will feature some of the most famous murders in medieval history, some mini-episode series on different types of medieval murders and interviews with historians and history enthusiasts alike. Today we are explor...
2023-06-0337 min
Medieval MurderThe St. Scholastica Day RiotWelcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be discussing the St. Scholastica Day Riot, which took play in Oxford in 1355.
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2023-03-0135 minMedieval MurderThe St. Scholastica Day RiotWelcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be discussing the St. Scholastica Day Riot, which took play in Oxford in 1355.
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2023-03-0135 minMedieval MurderThe Battle of North Inch and the Curse of Seath MorHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. Today we will be discussing the Battle of North Inch and the Curse of Seath Mor.
2023-01-2238 min
Medieval MurderThe Battle of North Inch and the Curse of Seath MorHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. Today we will be discussing the Battle of North Inch and the Curse of Seath Mor.
2023-01-2238 minMedieval MurderA Smattering of Medieval Murdered PopesHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Happy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! Today we will be discussing a smattering of medieval murdered popes, a potential series that could also be called, why you shouldn’t choose...
2023-01-0122 min
Medieval MurderA Smattering of Medieval Murdered PopesHappy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! Today we will be discussing a smattering of medieval murdered popes, a potential series that could also be called, why you shouldn’t choose the name John.
If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our Twitter Account @MurderMedieval, our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our new merch available on our website medievalmurder.org. For a limited time, until the end of January, we are offering a 15% discount for anyone who ma...
2023-01-0122 minMedieval MurderThe Blood Countess: Elizabeth BathoryHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Welcome to our Halloween episode! Today we will be discussing Countess Elizabeth Bathory, one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. What’s more perfect for spooky season than a hist...
2022-10-3026 min
Medieval MurderThe Blood Countess: Elizabeth BathoryWelcome to our Halloween episode! Today we will be discussing Countess Elizabeth Bathory, one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. What’s more perfect for spooky season than a historical figure that is also known as the blood countess?
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2022-10-3026 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 6Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2022-10-1944 minMedieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil's Saga Part 6Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2022-10-1944 min
Medieval MurderThe Great Scottish Witch Hunt of 1591Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Just as a housekeeping update, we have been experiencing some technical difficulties with our sound and are trying out different ways to make everything the best for you our listeners and we w...
2022-09-2124 minMedieval MurderThe Great Scottish Witch Hunt of 1591Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Just as a housekeeping update, we have been experiencing some technical difficulties with our sound and are trying out different ways to make everything the best for you our listeners and we w...
2022-09-2124 min
Medieval MurderThe Execution of Ælfheah of CanterburyHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. Today we will be talking about a little known murder. That of Saint Ælfheah of Canterbury.
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2022-07-0527 min
Medieval MurderThe Execution of Ælfheah of CanterburyHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. Today we will be talking about a little known murder. That of Saint Ælfheah of Canterbury.
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2022-07-0527 minMedieval MurderThe Icelandic Sagas - Egil's Saga Part 5Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2022-05-2040 min
Medieval MurderThe Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 5Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2022-05-2040 minMedieval MurderRobert the Bruce and the Murder of John Comyn (Guest: Dr. Callum Watson)Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be talking to Dr. Callum Watson, a specialist in medieval Scottish history. Callum received his PhD at the University of Edinburgh with a thesis entitled “'Attitudes Towards Chivalry in Bar...
2022-02-0550 min
Medieval MurderRobert the Bruce and the Murder of John Comyn (Guest: Dr. Callum Watson)Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be talking to Dr. Callum Watson, a specialist in medieval Scottish history. Callum received his PhD at the University of Edinburgh with a thesis entitled “'Attitudes Towards Chivalry in Bar...
2022-02-0550 minMedieval MurderThe Icelandic Sagas - Egil's Saga Part 4Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-12-1337 min
Medieval MurderThe Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 4Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-12-1337 minMedieval MurderThe Mystery of the Princes in the TowerHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be talking about the mystery of the two princes in the tower, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury. There has been stories for centuries that the two princes eith...
2021-11-2733 min
Medieval MurderThe Mystery of the Princes in the TowerHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be talking about the mystery of the two princes in the tower, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury. There has been stories for centuries that the two princes eith...
2021-11-2733 min
Medieval MurderThe History Behind Popular Fiction’s DraculaHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Welcome to our Halloween Special which will cover the History Behind Popular Fictions Dracula!
2021-10-3129 minMedieval MurderThe History Behind Popular Fiction's DraculaHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Welcome to our Halloween Special which will cover the History Behind Popular Fictions Dracula!
2021-10-3129 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 3Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be jumping back into Egil’s Saga, part of the Icelandic Sagas.
2021-10-2445 minMedieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil's Saga Part 3Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be jumping back into Egil’s Saga, part of the Icelandic Sagas.
2021-10-2445 min
Medieval MurderThe Pazzi ConspiracyHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-10-0426 minMedieval MurderThe Pazzi ConspiracyHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-10-0426 min
Medieval MurderMedieval Serial Killers or Werewolves?Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be talking about the “werewolf epidemic” that swept through western Europe during the late middle ages and early modern period.
In the present day, in general, society...
2021-08-2718 minMedieval MurderMedieval Serial Killers or Werewolves?Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we will be talking about the “werewolf epidemic” that swept through western Europe during the late middle ages and early modern period.
In the present day, in general, society...
2021-08-2718 min
Medieval MurderThe Saga’s of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 2Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-08-1032 minMedieval MurderThe Saga's of the Icelanders - Egil's Saga Part 2Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-08-1032 minMedieval MurderA Medieval Serial Killer in FranceHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-07-2619 min
Medieval MurderA Medieval Serial Killer in FranceHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-07-2619 minMedieval MurderMedieval Murdered Saints: Holy Women and Holy DogsHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we’ll be talking about two saints during the medieval period who were both murdered: Saint Godelieve of Gisel and Saint Guinefort.
If you have any listener questions, commen...
2021-07-1118 min
Medieval MurderMedieval Murdered Saints: Holy Women and Holy DogsHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Today we’ll be talking about two saints during the medieval period who were both murdered: Saint Godelieve of Gisel and Saint Guinefort.
If you have any listener questions, commen...
2021-07-1118 minMedieval MurderMedieval Murder Techniques (Guest: Midsomer Murder Bot - Matthew Berryman)Welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The podcast will f...
2021-06-2934 min
Medieval MurderMedieval Murder Techniques (Guest: Midsomer Murder Bot - Matthew Berryman)Welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The podcast will f...
2021-06-2934 minMedieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil's SagaHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-06-1548 min
Medieval MurderThe Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s SagaHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England. The po...
2021-06-1548 minMedieval MurderThe Many Murders Surrounding Mary Queen of ScotsHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England at the...
2021-06-0131 min
Medieval MurderThe Many Murders Surrounding Mary Queen of ScotsHello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.
Medieval Murder came to be, first as a blog, then as an instagram and now as a podcast after I finished my master’s dissertation on homicide in early medieval England at the...
2021-06-0131 min