The History of English Podcast

Episode 97: Let’s Put It In Writing

Jul 27, 2017
The podcast explores the changing role of the written word in the Middle Ages, including the influence of Magna Carta, the transition from papyrus to parchment, the Evolution of charters and deeds in medieval England, John's controversial actions, the establishment of Liverpool, the feudal system and power dynamics, and the shift from parchment to paper.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Influence of Magna Carta and the Transition from Papyrus to Parchment
03:29 • 15min
3
The Evolution of Charters and Deeds in Medieval England
18:05 • 10min
4
The Role of the Archbishop and John's Controversial Actions
28:23 • 5min
5
The Establishment of Liverpool and Exploitation of Legal Loopholes
33:17 • 4min
6
The Feudal System and Power Dynamics
36:50 • 23min
7
Shift from Parchment to Paper and Tradition of Parchment Usage
59:35 • 2min