History Extra podcast The medieval Welsh Marches: identity on the frontier
Dec 29, 2023
Explore the medieval Welsh Marches and the often overlooked side to frontier life. Discover the disputed border territory and governance, the languages, law, and identity of medieval Wales, and the power dynamics and alliances in the region. Dive into the significance of medieval Welsh poetry and the concept of identity on the border.
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Introduction
00:00 • 1min
The Medieval Welsh Marches: Border Territory and Governance
01:26 • 5min
Languages, Law, and Identity: Exploring Medieval Wales
06:38 • 5min
Differences and Discrimination: The Welsh Experience in Medieval Times
11:52 • 2min
Power Dynamics and Alliances in the Medieval Welsh Marches
13:29 • 6min
Medieval Welsh Poetry and the Welsh Marches
19:55 • 14min