Medieval Murder

Hannah S Purtymun
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Jul 22, 2025 • 59min

The Sack of Rome of 1527

Today we are discussing the Sack of Rome of 1527, along with all of the political components that came along with it, with a special emphasis on the Swiss Guard! Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website www.medievalmurder.org.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 35min

The Cadaver Synod

Today we are talking about one of my favorite stories in medieval history, Pope Formosus and what led to what is now known as the Cadaver Synod where they put a deceased pope on trial for his supposed crimes but it backfires. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website www.medievalmurder.org.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 48min

Kett's Rebellion

Today we are talking about Kett's Rebellion which took place in Norfolk, England in the 16th century. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 34min

The Peasants Revolt of 1381

Today we are talking about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 which has been labeled by historians as the first great popular rebellion in English History. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.
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May 28, 2025 • 45min

The Vikings in Ireland

The podcast dives into the fascinating history of Vikings in Ireland, from their early raids for resources to their eventual settlements and establishment of Dublin. Listeners learn about the tactical advantages of Viking raids and their complex interactions with Irish kings. The Battle of Clontarf is highlighted as a pivotal moment, marking the decline of Viking power. The hosts also explore how the Vikings influenced urbanization and trade, and how their integration transformed Irish society, creating a rich tapestry of cultural exchange.
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May 11, 2025 • 30min

The Last Wife of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr

Today we will be talking about the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII, Katherine Parr. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.
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May 5, 2025 • 30min

Saint Edmund the Martyr

Today we are discussing the life and death of Saint Edmund the Martyr, the first saint to be venerated in England.   If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 27min

Catherine Howard: The Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII

Today we will be talking about the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Now when we last left the Tudor world, Henry had annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves and in a way she got away scott free from a man who had a history of taking out his insecurities and his furies on his wives - thus the rhyme to remember his wives, Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced. And we’ll find the next part of that rhyme by the end of this episode. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 25min

Anne of Cleves: The Wife Who Lived

Today we will be discussing the fourth wife of King Henry VIII, Anne of Cleves. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 55min

London's Coroners Rolls with Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net

Today we will be discussing some events that were documented in London’s Coroner’s rolls back in the late 13th and early 14th century, as well as the murder of Janus Imperial with the co-founder and owner of Medievalists.net, Peter Konieczny.

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