Medieval Story Tellers

Step into a world of knights, plagues, and pilgrimage through the voices of those imagining it firsthand. Medieval Story Tellers is an audio collection where history meets creative narrative, curated by educator Karl Knerr. Each episode features students crafting and sharing their own historical fiction, told entirely from a medieval point of view. The stories are born from a deep study of the period spanning 400 to 1500 AD, giving weight and authentic texture to the tales. You’ll hear personal accounts set against the backdrop of the Early Middle Ages, exploring the rigid structures of feudalism and daily manor life. The narrative scope expands into the tumult and fervor of the High Middle Ages, including the distant echoes of the Crusades. Finally, the series confronts the profound societal shifts of the Late Middle Ages, with stories grapping with the shadow of the Black Death. This podcast turns textbook chapters into lived, emotional experiences, offering a unique window into how a new generation interprets and connects with the past. The result is a surprisingly intimate and educational listen, where each story becomes a conversation between modern learning and ancient reality.