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Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World

Hosted by iHeartPodcasts · Education · EN-US

14 episodesAudience: 2
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Explore some of the most powerful ideas, tensions, and political struggles that shaped the modern world.

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What has Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Spies and Dolls [from Very Special Episodes]" (22 July 2026, 50 minutes), "Founding Son: Episode 6 - The Last of Earth" (11 May 2023, 34 minutes), and "Black Death" (2 May 2023, 27 minutes).

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Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 14 episodes.

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Booking probability for Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World's contact route on record: verified email.

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Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is an education podcast with 14 episodes published.

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  • Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World

    Spies and Dolls [from Very Special Episodes]

    Jul 22, 202650 min

    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...

  • May 11, 202334 minS1

    <p>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.</p>...

  • Episode #11

    Black Death

    May 2, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • May 2, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Apr 25, 202327 minS1

    <p>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.</p> <p>Half-Hour History: Secrets...

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  • Episode #10

    The Crusades

    Apr 25, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Apr 18, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Apr 18, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Apr 11, 202327 minS1

    <p>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. </p> <p>Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval...

  • Episode #5

    City Life

    Apr 11, 202326 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #4

    Peasant Life

    Apr 4, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Apr 4, 202327 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Mar 28, 202327 minS1

    <p>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.</p> <p>Half-Hour History...

  • Mar 28, 202324 minS1

    <p>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.</p> <p>Half-Hour History...

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