Títulos en Medieval

Spend 24 hours immersed in the rich and fascinating everyday lives of the Vikings. Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are...

The New York Times bestseller that tells the story of Britain’s greatest and worst dynasty—“a real-life Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal)—by the author of Powers and Thrones. The first Plantagenet king inherited a blood-soaked kingdom from the Normans and transformed it into...

'A fascinating story about a religion in a surprisingly precarious position' Dan Jones, Sunday Times 'Superb storytelling ... captivating and profound' Literary Review 'A page-turner' The Spectator *A major new reinterpretation of Christendom, by one of our foremost medieval historians* In the...

“The Map of Knowledge is an endlessly fascinating book, rich in detail, capacious and humane in vision.” —Stephen Greenblatt, author of The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, winner of the Pulitzer Prize After the Fall of Rome, when many of the great ideas of the ancient world were lost...

THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE FILM THE UPRISING From New York Times bestselling author Dan Jones, a vivid, blood-soaked account of one of the most famous rebellions in history—the first mass uprising by the people of England against their feudal masters. In the summer of 1381, ravaged by poverty...

"Not only an engrossing read about the distant past, both informative and entertaining, but also a profoundly thought-provoking view of our not-really-so-‘new’ present . . . All medieval history is here, beautifully narrated."—Wall Street Journal "A lively history . . . [Jones] has managed...

The Vikings evoke striking images of horned helmets, battle axes, and merciless coastal raids. Remembered for their shocking brutality and impressive naval prowess, these marauding pirates from the North have inspired poetry, fantasy novels, plays, symphonies, and even comic book heroes over the last 12 centuries. But do any of these enduring tropes reflect reality? Who were the Vikings really? What do we know about the period that bears their name? Explore these questions and more in The Viking Age, a 12-lecture course that corrects the record on a transformative period in world history.

At one point in time, this place had been decked out with a network of captivating castles, heavenly homes and gorgeous gardens, and a handsome military fortress envied by the city's neighboring kingdoms. This was none other than Alhambra, once so enchanting that a countless number of those who visited the place in its heyday praised it as a true paradise on earth. Today, this historic complex has become the setting and inspiration for a host of books, music, movies, and other works of art and literature.

Step into the medieval laboring room to explore the untold women's history of pregnancy, childbirth, and survival. Perfect for a thoughtful morning commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you directly into the everyday households of medieval Europe. Leave behind modern...

Experience medieval medical history, where surviving sudden disease meant relying on herbal healing and spiritual faith. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you from rural peasant cottages to wealthy royal courts. Witness how ordinary families battled festering...

Step into gritty medieval medical history, where surviving a brutal toothache required far more than just blind faith. Perfect for your daily commute, this visceral exploration shatters the popular myth of the endlessly groaning, mud-dwelling peasant. Immerse yourself in a surprisingly...

Step behind the stone walls of a thirteenth-century convent to experience the immersive reality of medieval monasticism. Perfect for a quiet evening listen or a mindful commute, this sensory historical journey follows one ordinary, captivating day. You will hear the tolling bells, feel the cold...

Shatter the myth of the filthy Dark Ages with this immersive history exploring medieval hygiene and disease. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid journey transports you from stinking city streets to steamy communal washrooms. Leave behind modern assumptions as you navigate a gritty world...

Survive the brutal, gritty reality of medieval warfare from the mud-soaked perspective of a low-born infantryman. Perfect for a gripping daily commute or a late-night history binge, this immersive journey abandons gallant knights to march alongside the coerced peasants who truly fought the wars...

Forget serene cloisters; surviving this gritty era of medieval history required brutal physical and mental discipline. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric listen shatters the myth of peaceful contemplation to expose the psychological strain of total isolation. Feel the freezing damp...

Uncover the hidden reality of medieval history by exploring the intimate, everyday garments worn closest to the skin. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this immersive social history moves past shining armor to reveal the linen shifts, braies, and hose that shaped...

Experience an atmospheric slice of medieval history where an outcast's daily survival confronts the reality of mortality. From the damp morning chill to the tolling evening bells, this immersive narrative transforms your daily commute into the solemn, dirt-stained world of a small European...

Uncover the gritty truth of medieval history in this fascinating social history about sanitation and everyday survival. Perfect for your daily commute or a curious walk, this earthy exploration abandons kings and crusades to follow ordinary people through our most universal human experience...

Walk the bustling streets of a medieval metropolis in this immersive history of daily life in the Byzantine Empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey trades emperors and generals for the gritty reality of alleys, wharves, and workshops. You will hear the clang of...

Experience the vibrant sensory reality of the Middle Ages as you explore a bustling, historically accurate medieval fair. Whether you are transforming your daily commute into an immersive time-travel adventure or relaxing into an atmospheric historical deep-dive, this journey puts the mud under...