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Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages

By: Battle-Merchant
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 History to Go – Now Also for Your Ears! For over 23 years, we've been delivering more than just swords, chainmail, and helmets – now we've got the perfect mind movie to go with it! Join us on a time travel adventure to the ancient Greeks, the hard-drinking Vikings, and the Middle Ages, where knights really knew how to lay into it. We'll tell you how people lived, loved, and fought back then – sometimes epic, sometimes bizarre, but always with heart and helm. Whether it's reenactment, LARP, or cosplay, we turn history into an adventure – also online at www.battlemerchant.com 😊Hendrik Pahl World
Episodes
  • The Wild World of Medieval Jousting: Lances, Honor, and the Death of a King

    The Wild World of Medieval Jousting: Lances, Honor, and the Death of a King
    Dec 25 2025
    #medievaltournaments #joust #jousting In this episode, we dive into the spectacular world of medieval tournaments! Hendrik and Carmen show you how brutal combat exercises of the 11th century transformed into magnificent social events that captivated all of Europe. From the early mass battles in northern France to the elegant jousting duels – we explore the fascinating evolution of knight tournaments. Learn how the specialized tournament lances with their clever designed breaking points worked, what technique lay behind jousting, and why these events were far more than just sporting competitions. Discover the politics, economics, and courtly culture that developed around the tournament grounds, and hear the tragic story of King Henry II, whose death in 1559 ended an era. We'd love to hear your comments! 😍 #knighttournaments #medieval #lances #knightlyculture #tournamenthistory #courtlyculture #reenactment Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/lance-and-spear-in-medieval-tournaments-weapon-battle-culture-and-symbol TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
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    28 mins
  • Children in the Middle Ages: Shocking Truths About Work, Play, and Survival

    Children in the Middle Ages: Shocking Truths About Work, Play, and Survival
    Dec 24 2025
    #medieval #childreninmiddleages #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you how different childhood could look in the Middle Ages. From the earliest years to the early working world – the little ones often had to take on adult tasks while at the same time being considered God-given gifts. We dive into the seven life stages of the Middle Ages, where seven-year-olds were no longer considered children. Learn about the harsh realities of child labor in mines and on farms, but also about the beautiful sides: medieval games, toys, and the universal moments of childhood that haven't changed to this day. From dice games made of bone to sandcastles – some things are simply timeless. Particularly moving: Emperor Frederick II's tragic experiment and the early insights into the importance of emotional bonding for children. Plus the role of the Church, disciplinary methods, and why noble children often had wet nurses. We'd love to hear your comments! 😍 #medievalhistory #familyhistory #childlabor #toyhistory #childrearing ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/children-in-the-middle-ages TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
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    28 mins
  • Black Death Exposed: Facts, Myths, and Devastating Impacts of the Medieval Plague

    Black Death Exposed: Facts, Myths, and Devastating Impacts of the Medieval Plague
    Dec 23 2025
    #blackdeath #plaguehistory #medieval In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen dive deep into the history of the most devastating pandemic of all time. The Black Death, which ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1351, claimed the lives of about a third of the population and changed the medieval world forever. You'll learn how the bacterium Yersinia pestis traveled from Central Asia to Europe along the Silk Road, what dramatic effects the three forms of plague had, and why medieval medicine was completely helpless. From the first quarantine measures in Italian port cities to the social upheavals that shook the feudal system – this episode illuminates all aspects of the greatest catastrophe of the Middle Ages. Especially fascinating: Why the famous beaked masks of plague doctors are a myth, and which control strategies actually worked without anyone knowing the true causes. Enjoy listening, and see you next time! 😍 #plaguedoctor #quarantine #medievalhistory #pandemic #blackdeath #plaguecontrol #medicalhistory Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/the-plague-in-the-middle-ages-causes-effects-and-control-measures TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
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    22 mins
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