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iHeartPodcasts hosts Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World, a education show with 14 episodes published.
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Velvalee Dickinson ran a doll shop on Madison Avenue that catered to wealthy collectors. But in one of the strangest espionage cases of World War II, Dickinson's clients had no idea she was using correspondence about dol
John Quincy Adams finally defeats the Gag rule, but his feud with Andrew Jackson lasts until the bitter end. And Congressman Abraham Lincoln witnesses from the House floor the dramatic final hours of Adams' life. Foundin
As the end of The Middle Ages nears, peasants revolt after being blamed for the Black Death, and the Catholic Church endures a wave of turmoil. But Chris points out moments of hope as the world opens up for exploration.
The Black Death was a medical catastrophe, with the majority of deaths occurring in children under 16. It took 300 years for the population to recover. But the plague also impacted social, economic, political, and religi
Jerusalem is a critical pilgrimage site and scholarly center, especially during the Middle Ages. Chris explains why it’s holy land for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and he chronicles the several crusades during these ye
Chris dives into some of the most popular topics from this era, including the rules of engagement for knights, the castle-building economy, chivalry, and the legend of King Arthur. Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medie
In the 12th century, there was an intellectual revolution that included a pursuit of questions, an evangelical awakening, and the church decrying the dangers of heresy. Chris explains this pivotal time of the Renaissance
Chris gives a status update on France, England, Germany, and Spain during this critical Medieval period. He talks about why the King of France is above the law and how the Magna Carta relates to modern-day due process. H
Chris explores the period of Gregorian popes, or papal monarchs. This is when several popes took on emperors in the battle to be the ultimate authority in Europe. Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-
Working and living in a Medieval city was a lot different than the countryside. There were merchants, guilds, and trade that relied on money, not bartering. Chris gives us a sense of city life, and even explains how loan
Feudalism was a key part of how society worked in the Middle Ages, as 80% of the population at the time was tied to farming. Chris breaks down life in the countryside and how innovations led to an agricultural revolution
In this episode, we learn about the rule and Renaissance of the emperor Charlemagne. Chris also tells us about the lives of monks and nuns, and how being mediocre in early Medieval times was actually a good thing. Half-H
Is it fair to say Rome fell? Chris explains why it was more of a transformation. Plus, we learn the real story behind the Vikings and why there were no “Dark Ages” during Islamic rule. Half-Hour History: Secrets of the M
Dr. Christopher Bellitto begins our journey through the Middle Ages by laying out the timeline and geography for Medieval civilization. Plus, he explains what “The Dark Ages” really means. Half-Hour History: Secrets of t
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Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is hosted by iHeartPodcasts. The show is categorised under Education (History) and has published 14 episodes.
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