Richard the Lionheart Part 1 w/ John Gillingham -- MMP Ep26

Richard the Lionheart Part 1 w/ John Gillingham -- MMP Ep26

Author: Michael January 2, 2026 Duration: 1:20:04

This is the first in a six part series on Richard the Lionheart and what a way to kick it off than with the world’s top scholar! John Gillingham has written the seminal biography on Richard and is widely regarded as the top authority on Richard. In this episode, John joins me to discuss how we can look at Richard, why is he misunderstood, addressing some common criticisms, and how should Richard really be viewed..

This is a special episode because, to my knowledge, there is no conversation with Mr. Gillingham out there on the internet speaking about Richard!

If you’d like to go further in depth, click here to check out Mr. Gillingham’s incredible biography of Richard.

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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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