Human Circus: Journeys in the Medieval World

Human Circus: Journeys in the Medieval World

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A narrative history podcast following the journeys of medieval travellers and their roles in larger historical events. Telling great stories, showing the interconnected nature of the medieval world, and meeting Mongols, Ottomans, Franciscans, merchants, ambassadors, and adventurers along the way.

Recent Episodes

  • A Medieval Haunting in the Annales Fuldenses

    2 weeks ago
  • Medieval Lives 9: John Crabbe

    3 weeks ago
  • Pedro Tafur 7: Losing Teeth, Losing Swords

    1 month ago
  • Pedro Tafur 6: In the Baths and at the Fairs

    2 months ago
  • Pedro Tafur 5: Doomed Empires and Slavery on the Black Sea

    2 months ago
  • Pedro Tafur 4: Cyprus, Chios, and Constantinople

    4 months ago
  • Pedro Tafur 3: From Cyprus to Cairo

    5 months ago
  • Pedro Tafur 2: Busy Days in the Holy Land

    5 months ago
  • Pedro Tafur 1: The Mediterranean Tour

    6 months ago
  • Medieval Lives 8: Giovanni Fontana

    7 months ago