174-Medieval Knights: Take Your Time

💪There's something powerful about confidence.Except that, if you're not actually powerful...or generous...or deadly, pretending to be those things can get you in a lot of trouble. Only if you get caught, though. Three stories from South India of people who are faking it.😈 The C ...  Show more

🗡️Ortnit has it all.The strength of twelve men. A secret, super lineage. A dwarven sword and unbreakable armor. The question is, what is he going to do with it? Start a war to try to date a princess? Start a war to try to date a princess!😈 The Creature: TarasqueIf it looks like ...  Show more

In this enchanting episode, Dr. Eleanor Janega dissolves the boundaries between history, folklore, and music to explore the haunting world of medieval ballads. Joined by author Amy Jeffs, illustrator Gwen Burns and composer/singer Natalie Brice, Eleanor uncovers the timeless stor ...  Show more

Today we have another original story written by Daniel Hinds, inspired by English Folklore. Lord Percy Crescar of Barnburgh is a fancy knight, who for most of his knighthood has been more concerned with his clothes and his castle than with actually fighting any battles. Unfortuna ...  Show more

A loose dog leads a knight’s squire into the forest, where he crosses paths with an old magician. Later, a bit of improvisation leads him to an enchanted sword… and his destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

What makes a knight? Is it fancy armor and a jeweled sword? Or do you have to do more than just wear the right outfit? Today's story is all about two knights on the road to Camelot, both trying to join King Arthur's Round Table, but who will have what it takes? If you would like ...  Show more