Pop Medieval Ep 41: The Last Duel, or The Wrongs about Medieval Property Rights

Pop Medieval Ep 41: The Last Duel, or The Wrongs about Medieval Property Rights

Author: Pop Medieval December 20, 2021 Duration: 47:19
*Note: This episode contains very frank discussion of rape and sexual assault due to the plot of the film, “The Last Duel.” This also contains plot spoilers of a historical event.* Doc and Nina review their final Movember movie — well into December — “The Last Duel.” It’s intense, it’s difficult, but it’s absolutely brilliant. Nina shares her new taglines for each chapter of the movie and Doc gives his assessment of the movie’s opinion of, um, “little deaths.” Both Nina and Doc have their own separate rants in this one, so get comfortable. Topics covered: The Hundred Years’ war, property ownership, de Carrouges’ temper tantrums, le Gris’ project management skills, the bit of movie pandering during Marguerite’s title fade, Doc and Nina’s love of this movie despite their complaints, the French inquisition, the outcome of the duel, who owns a piece of land anyway, the science of orgasm and pregnancy, and the marriage debt. Recommendations: Pop Medieval Ep 9: Hail to the King, Baby (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6U1eK1MmuJs1zhjGiAOnsu?si=8ghjxjSFSfmyY86RTeLIPg) Gladiator (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/) “Formal Combats in the Fourteenth Century” by Dr. Steven Muhlburger (https://books2read.com/u/mV75pM) “Combat of the Thirty” by Dr. Steven Muhlburger (https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Thirty-Deeds-Arms-Vol/dp/193743902X/)

Ever wondered why medieval history feels like a dusty textbook but the movies set in that era are so thrilling? Pop Medieval bridges that gap with a sense of adventure and a lot of laughs. Hosted by Dr. Richard Scott Nokes and his co-conspirator Nina MacNamara, this podcast digs into the real stories behind our fascination with the so-called dark ages. Each episode feels like a quest, whether they’re tracking down historical treasures, unraveling the complexities of events like the Black Death, or dissecting the monstrous creatures that haunt medieval lore and modern screens. The conversation is lively, accessible, and packed with insights you won’t find in a lecture hall. It’s for anyone who’s ever loved a medieval film or game but wanted to know where the fantasy ends and history begins. By blending rigorous education with genuine curiosity and humor, this series makes the distant past feel immediate and wildly entertaining. Tune in to Pop Medieval for a fresh take that proves learning about the past doesn’t have to be a chore-it can be an absolute blast.
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Pop Medieval Ep 7: Robin, Robin, Robin Buckets o’ Gold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:37
Mov-ember continues! This time, Doc and Nina look at the Robin Hood 2018 adaptation, starring Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx and feature a butt-load of strange arrow physics and a cart-chase scene. We have to specify this…
Pop Medieval Ep 6: We’re About to Go Feast Mode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:04
Mov-ember has been temporarily pre-empted due to the Thanksgiving holiday so Doc and Nina can bring you this very special food-themed episode of Pop Medieval. This one's all about a certain fast-food restaurant and their…
Pop Medieval Ep 5: To Hell with Hellboy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:35
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Pop Medieval Ep 4: The Kingdom is Full of Zombies BONUS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:18
Doc and Nina continue their discussion about Kingdom. Spoiler warning – this episode discusses the ending of the series, so if you haven’t seen the show, you may want to skip this episode!
Pop Medieval Ep 4: The Kingdom is Full of Zombies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:20
For our super-sized Halloween episode, Doc and Nina leave medieval Europe and head to Joseon-era Korea to discuss the 2019 Netflix show, Kingdom. It is part medieval history, part conspiracy thriller, and a whole lot of…
Pop Medieval Ep 3: A Thing about Kennings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:30
You “podcast-listeners” don’t know a “thing” about our next episode! First, Doc explains to Nina the origin of the word thing. Then, listeners get a crash course in kennings and their use in Old English poetry. Finally,…
Pop Medieval Ep 2: The Staffordshire Hoard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
Imagine this: you're metal detecting in a field in the English countryside and suddenly, your sensors go off. You've just stumbled upon the largest medieval treasure in Europe! This is the Staffordshire Hoard and 2019 ma…
Pop Medieval: Pilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:02
Hwæt! Thanks for listening to our inaugural episode of Pop Medieval! We’re proud of our efforts with this project as this has been a while in the making. We’ve got some fun episodes planned, so we hope you subscribe on a…