Annalisa Castaldo

Professor of English and core faculty in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies who researches and teaches medieval and early modern literature; holds a master's in human sexuality and appears as the episode's expert on courtly love.

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Oct 7, 2025 • 59min

550 - We Still Play Medieval Dating Games

In this engaging discussion, Professor Annalisa Castaldo, an expert in medieval literature and human sexuality, delves into the bizarre world of 'The Art of Courtly Love.' She connects medieval courtship rituals to modern dating, exploring how concepts of romantic obsession and gender roles have deep historical roots. Annalisa highlights the stark contrast between duty-based marriage and the secretive, elective nature of courtly love, revealing troubling parallels to today's dating culture, including modern misogynistic movements like incels.

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