The Medieval Podcast 2025: The Medieval Year in Review
Dec 25, 2025
Join Peter Konieczny, the editor of Medievalist.net and a seasoned commentator on medieval news, as he reflects on the whirlwind of 2025. They delve into the exciting two-year restoration of the Très Riches Heures manuscript and the controversy surrounding the Cambodia-Thailand temple dispute. Peter shares insights into the collapse of Rome's 13th-century Torre dei Conti and the historical significance of Harvard's re-dated Magna Carta. Plus, a discussion on the Bayeux Tapestry's upcoming loan to the British Museum makes for a captivating listen!
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Restoration Reveals Manuscript Science
- The Très Riche Heures restoration revealed new scientific findings about pigments and underdrawings.
- Digitization broadens public access and renews interest in major manuscripts.
Medieval Sites Fuel Modern Borders
- Medieval monuments remain flashpoints in modern territorial and identity disputes.
- Cambodia–Thailand fighting over Khmer-era temples shows cultural heritage fuels contemporary conflict.
Urban Growth Threatens Old Structures
- Living cities like Rome constantly balance infrastructure needs and fragile medieval fabric.
- Torre dei Conti's collapse highlights risks from construction, vibration, and scaffolding errors.
