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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

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 10: Lisbon at Last

    3 weeks ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 9: With Francis Xavier in Japan

    1 month ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 8: First in Japan

    2 months ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 7: A Traveller's Guide to Ming China

    3 months ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 6: Grave Robbery and Leeches

    3 months ago

  • The Medieval Winter and Other Seasons Since

    4 months ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 5: Revenge and a Little Piracy Too

    4 months ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 4: The Aceh Sultanate and Further Suffering at Sea

    5 months ago

  • Medieval Halloween: Signs in the Sky, Strange Children, etc

    6 months ago

  • Fernao Mendes Pinto 3: Melaka and the Embarrassed Envoy

    6 months ago