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Episode 76·Jun 11, 2025
Medieval Literature IV: Medieval Law and Love
The worlds of legal structures and romantic entanglements take a huge step forward during this time period.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 75·Jun 4, 2025
Medieval Literature III: Aquinas
The next great philosopher in the tradition of western thought was Thomas Aquinas. As we survey his intellectual developments, we’ll address the following questions:
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Medieval Literature V: Medieval Chivalry I
The tragic heroes of the classical era now give way to the new type of hero who will arise in Medieval literature.
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Medieval Literature VI: Medieval Chivalry II
Passion, love, and romance take center stage in Medieval chivalric literature.
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Medieval Literature VII: Medieval Chivalry III
Tales of knights, lords, and ladies have held a prominent position in the western imagination since they were first told.
