Richard the Lionheart part 4 w/ James Naus -- Ep29

Richard the Lionheart part 4 w/ James Naus -- Ep29

Author: Michael February 17, 2026 Duration: 1:28:21

Dr. James Naus joins me to discuss the complicated relationship between the Angevins (Richard the Lionheart) and the Capetians (Philip Augustus, one of Richard’s great rivals). Was Philip just insecure? Was he a bad crusader? It’s impossible to discuss Richard without also discussing his great rival Philip!

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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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