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

  • Osman of Timisoara 1: Prisoner of the Infidels

    3 months ago
  • Medieval Lives 11: William Fitz Osbert and the Unrest in London

    3 months ago
  • Nasir Khusraw 3: Makkah and the Way Home

    4 months ago
  • Nasir Khusraw 2: Fatimid Egypt

    4 months ago
  • Nasir Khusraw 1: Wine, Waking, and the Journey to Jerusalem and Elsewhere

    7 months ago
  • A Medieval Christmas, 2024

    7 months ago
  • Medieval Lives 10: Pietro d'Abano

    8 months ago
  • A Medieval Haunting in the Annales Fuldenses

    9 months ago
  • Medieval Lives 9: John Crabbe

    9 months ago
  • Pedro Tafur 7: Losing Teeth, Losing Swords

    9 months ago