Dr. Aaron Thomas‑Daly

Associate Professor of Late Antique and Early Medieval History at the University of Leicester who wrote the biography Radegund: The Trials and Triumphs of a Merovingian Queen (Oxford University Press, 2023); guest on the episode to discuss Radegund's life and legacy.

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Nov 26, 2023 • 1h 6min

E. T. Dailey, "Radegund: The Trials and Triumphs of a Merovingian Queen" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Dr. Aaron Thomas-Daly, an Associate Professor at the University of Leicester, dives into the captivating life of Radegund, a Merovingian queen who navigated immense challenges. He sheds light on her transformation from a captive bride to a pioneering deaconess and founder of a convent. Radegund's duality is explored—her piety and political acumen—contrasting hagiographic portraits with her real influence. The discussion also reveals her quest for relics of the True Cross and how her legacy shaped female monasticism, paving the way for future queens.

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