

Medieval Murder
Hannah S Purtymun
Medieval Murder is an educational podcast bringing historical murders from the medieval and early modern period to life.
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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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

Feb 11, 2025 • 37min
Jane Seymour: The Other Woman
Today we are continuing our dive into Tudor history and are going to be discussing the wife that came after, or maybe even during, King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour.
Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! 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.

Jan 20, 2025 • 33min
The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn
Today we are branching a little later on than the medieval period to the Tudor period and we will be discussing one of the most famous women in history, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII.
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.

Dec 30, 2024 • 30min
The Murder of Thomas Becket
Happy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! To celebrate the holidays we’re doing a second holiday special featuring the murder of Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 49min
Medieval and Early Modern Holiday Traditions
Happy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! To celebrate the holidays we’re doing a special episode covering some of our favorite Medieval and Early Modern Holiday Traditions and folktales including the Icelandic Yule Lads, Krampus, the Yule Log, and Hogmanay.


