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James Titterton
Historian and author specializing in medieval warfare, PhD in medieval studies (University of Leeds) and author of Deception in Medieval Warfare: Trickery and Cunning in the Central Middle Ages.
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Oct 10, 2025
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Ep 238: James Titterton on Medieval Deception
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Historian James Titterton, an expert in medieval warfare and author of 'Deception in Medieval Warfare,' delves into the art of trickery from the High Middle Ages. He explores the moral tensions between chivalric honor and deceit in warfare. Discover how medieval oaths justified deception, the role of bribery and espionage, and the impact of intelligence on ambush tactics. Titterton shares fascinating examples of disguises and the evolution of deception as armies became more professionalized, revealing how these cunning strategies resonate even today.
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