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MDT Episode 11: How a Blood Libel Takes Root

MDT Episode 11: How a Blood Libel Takes Root

FromMedieval Death Trip


MDT Episode 11: How a Blood Libel Takes Root

FromMedieval Death Trip

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we finally cut to the core of the story Thomas of Monmouth tells about the murder of William of Norwich. While Thomas thinks he's telling the story of how William was murdered by Jewish citizens of Norwich, his actual text reveals quite plainly how mass hysteria and xenophobia drove such accusations.
Released:
Apr 17, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts