In this lively opening episode of The European Review of History Podcast’s new series on History and Entertainment, Ruby is joined by Dr Oliver Coulson, Head of Operations and Conservation at the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Together they explore how laughter, satire, and visual wit were woven into the fabric of medieval religious life.From the Venerable Bede — the eighth-century monk who slipped the first recorded joke in English history into his Ecclesiastical History — to the Lollards and the fox-filled manuscripts of the fifteenth century, Oliver reveals that medieval culture was far from dour or joyless. The conversation uncovers a rich and surprisingly funny world where manuscripts doubled as cartoons, morality plays poked fun at priests, and even heresy inspired a wry visual vocabulary.Along the way, Ruby and Oliver consider why modern audiences often imagine the Middle Ages as dark and humourless, and how rediscovering the period’s playfulness can bridge the gap between past and present.Whether you’re a medievalist, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a good pun (Pope Gregory’s “Angli/Angeli” joke gets an honourable mention), this episode will make you see the Middle Ages in a whole new light.Connect with Oliver:Instagram: @omc_igFind out more about Norwich Historic Churches Trust:https://www.nhct-norwich.org/about/Read the journal here:https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cerh20/currentFollow the journal here:Bluesky: @EuroReviewHistThreads:@EuroReviewHistoryInstagram: @euroreviewhistoryBlog: www.euroreviewhistory.comThe views expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Taylor & Francis. We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate and up-to-date, but cannot guarantee that it is error-free. If you have any questions or concerns about the information in this podcast, please contact us directly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 Digital Histories - Claire Miles ‘Hisdoryan’ - History Blogging and Content Creation
In the final episode of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Claire Miles - better known as ‘Hisdoryan’ to her online followers. Claire is a history content creator, specialising in Welsh history and we discuss how blogging and digital media is shaping the way history is accessed and enjoyed. Connect with Claire:Hisdoryan blog: https://hisdoryan.co.uk/Twitter: @HisdoryanThreads: @HisdoryanInstagram: @HisdoryanRead the journal here:https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cerh20/currentFollow the journal here:Twitter: @EuroReviewHistThreads:@EuroReviewHistoryInstagram: @euroreviewhistoryBlog: www.euroreviewhistory.comThe views expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Taylor & Francis. We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate and up-to-date, but cannot guarantee that it is error-free. If you have any questions or concerns about the information in this podcast, please contact us directly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 Digital Histories - Dr Ian Garner - Russian Myth-making, History, and Social Media
In episode five of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr Ian Garner - a historian and analyst of Russian culture and war propaganda - to discuss how Russia is using social media to generate myths about Russian history and identity as state propaganda. Connect with Ian:Twitter: @irgarnerThreads: @irgarner1Website: https://www.igarner.net/Ian’s books are available here:Z Generation: Into the Heart of Russia’s Fascist Youthhttps://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/z-generation/Stalingrad Lives: Stories of Combat and Survivalhttps://www.mqup.ca/stalingrad-lives-products-9780228014188.phpRead the journal here:https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cerh20/currentFollow the journal here:Threads:@EuroReviewHistoryInstagram: @euroreviewhistoryTwitter: @EuroReviewHistBlog: www.euroreviewhistory.comThe views expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Taylor & Francis. We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate and up-to-date, but cannot guarantee that it is error-free. If you have any questions or concerns about the information in this podcast, please contact us directly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 Digital Histories - Dr Stefan Ramsden - Digital Archives and Oral History
In this episode of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr. Stefan Ramsen (University of Manchester) - a historian of oral history who is currently working on the Our Heritage, Our Stories project which is embracing user-generated content and looking to create a vast online archive of important historical sources. Connect with Stefan and the Our Heritage, Our Stories project here:Stefan’s Twitter: @RamblesedOur Heritage, Our Stories Twitter: @OHOS_NatCollOur Heritage, Our Stories website: https://ohos.ac.ukRead the journal here:https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cerh20/currentFollow the journal here:Threads:@EuroReviewHistoryInstagram: @euroreviewhistoryTwitter: @EuroReviewHistBlog: www.euroreviewhistory.comThe views expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Taylor & Francis. We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate and up-to-date, but cannot guarantee that it is error-free. If you have any questions or concerns about the information in this podcast, please contact us directly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 Digital Histories - Dr. Roel Konijnendijk, Dr Owen Rees and Professor Stephen Hodkinson - Online Engagement and the Ancient World
In episode three of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr. Roel Konijnendijk (Lincoln College, University of Oxford), Dr Owen Rees (University of Nottingham) + Professor Stephen Hodkinson (University of Nottingham) to discuss how they promote and engage with digital content about ancient history online.Connect with Roel and Owen here:https://owenrees.co.uk/https://www.badancient.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/Owen's Twitter: @reeshistoryOwen's Threads: @ancientreesRoel's Twitter: @roelkonijnRead the journal here:https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cerh20/currentFollow the journal here:Threads: @euroreviewhistoryInstagram: @euroreviewhistoryTwitter: @EuroReviewHistBlog: www.euroreviewhistory.comThe views expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Taylor & Francis. We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate and up-to-date, but cannot guarantee that it is error-free. If you have any questions or concerns about the information in this podcast, please contact us directly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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