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'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages

Talking about popular conceptions of the Middle Ages and their historical realities. Join Richard Abels to learn about Vikings, knights and chivalry, movies set in the Middle Ages, and much more…

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Latest episodes

  1. The Evolution of Castles and Siege Warfare in medieval Britain, part 2 (conversation with Paul Remfry)18 Aug 2026
  2. The Evolution of Castles and Siege Warfare in medieval Britain, part 1 (conversation with Paul Remfry)7 Aug 2026
  3. Medieval Fairs and Modern Renaissance Faires and Festivals (with Dr. Larissa "Kat" Tracy)10 Jul 2026
  4. The Crusades and the Wars for the Middle East (with Prof. Nicholas Morton)20 Jun 2026
  5. A Model Pre-Gregorian Reform Bishop: St. Ulrich of Augsburg27 May 2026
  6. Offa of Mercia: Laying the Foundations of a Kingdom of England (with Prof. Rory Naismith)21 May 2026
  7. Sieges, Chivalry, and Medieval Warfare: Dr. Larissa Tracy's podcast, "Medieval Mischief and Mayhem" (with Dr. Richard Abels) (E23 2026))13 May 2026
  8. The Knights Templar, Part 3: From History to Legend (with Steve Tibble)30 Apr 2026
  9. The Knights Templar: The Trial and Suppression of the Order (with Steve Tibble)16 Apr 2026
  10. The Knights Templar, Part 1: the Templars in History (with Steve Tibble)15 Mar 2026