Medieval Monarchy Unraveling w/ Taylor Kniphfer - JFT Ep16

Medieval Monarchy Unraveling w/ Taylor Kniphfer - JFT Ep16

Author: Michael August 2, 2025 Duration: 1:15:03

Taylor Kniphfer joins me today to discuss Wars of the Roses and how this period of warfare (also somewhat experienced separately throughout Europe) caused the medieval polity and monarchy to unravel. Stable systems (and secure monarchs) of monarchy were replaced by insecure monarchs and an unstable ruling class. It was a pivotal period, ending the medieval age and beginning a new one. A fascinating perspective from Taylor who is working on his PhD in the governance of the Dutchy of Lancaster during the wars.For more historical content from Taylor, please subscribe to his substack hereFor more historical content from me, please subscribe to my substack hereIf you are on X, I will add medieval content to your timeline thereThank you for listening. If you enjoyed, please share or leave a review at your convenience and consider becoming a paid supporter. My goal is to do this better, more frequently, and forever but I can only do so with your support! Look forward to the next episode on the Wars of the Roses with a special guest on the 17th of this month!



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Michael hosts Memory Medieval Podcast, a series of thoughtful conversations that dig into how people lived, thought, and organized their worlds a thousand years ago. Rather than just listing dates and battles, this podcast explores the textures of daily life, the evolution of cultural ideas, and the complex structures of society that defined the medieval period. Each episode features a different historian or expert, leading to organic discussions that can jump from analyzing a single manuscript to debating broad social transformations across centuries. You’ll hear about the stories we tell ourselves about the past and how our modern memory of the Middle Ages is constantly being reshaped. The tone is more like a deep dive with curious friends than a formal lecture, making the distant past feel surprisingly immediate and relevant. For anyone with an interest in the roots of our contemporary world, this podcast offers a nuanced and engaging doorway into a fascinating era. Find more from Michael and his guests through the Substack linked to the show.
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