Best Hannah S Purtymun Podcasts (2025)

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The Cadaver Synod 35:29

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5d ago35:29

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Today we are talking about one of my favorite stories in medieval history, Pope Formosus and what led to what is now known as the Cadaver Synod where they put a deceased pope on trial for his supposed crimes but it backfires. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel f…

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Kett's Rebellion 47:42

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Today we are talking about Kett's Rebellion which took place in Norfolk, England in the 16th century. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out ou…

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The Peasants Revolt of 1381 34:13

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Today we are talking about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 which has been labeled by historians as the first great popular rebellion in English History. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at i…

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The Vikings in Ireland 44:55

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Today we are talking about the Vikings in Ireland all the way from Dublin to Waterford to Kells to Leinster! Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check…

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The Last Wife of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Today we will be talking about the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII, Katherine Parr. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out our merch av…

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Saint Edmund the Martyr 29:31

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Today we are discussing the life and death of Saint Edmund the Martyr, the first saint to be venerated in England. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out our merch available on our websit…

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Catherine Howard: The Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII 27:19

3M ago27:19

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Today we will be talking about the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Now when we last left the Tudor world, Henry had annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves and in a way she got away scott free from a man who had a history of taking out his insecurities and his furies on his wives - thus the rhyme to remember his wives, Divorced, Be…

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Anne of Cleves: The Wife Who Lived 25:00

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Today we will be discussing the fourth wife of King Henry VIII, Anne of Cleves. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.…

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London's Coroners Rolls with Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net 54:35

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Today we will be discussing some events that were documented in London’s Coroner’s rolls back in the late 13th and early 14th century, as well as the murder of Janus Imperial with the co-founder and owner of Medievalists.net, Peter Konieczny.By Hannah S Purtymun

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Jane Seymour: The Other Woman 37:01

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Today we are continuing our dive into Tudor history and are going to be discussing the wife that came after, or maybe even during, King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram acc…

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The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn 33:11

6M ago33:11

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Today we are branching a little later on than the medieval period to the Tudor period and we will be discussing one of the most famous women in history, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via em…

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The Murder of Thomas Becket 30:21

7M ago30:21

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Happy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! To celebrate the holidays we’re doing a second holiday special featuring the murder of Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medie…

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Medieval and Early Modern Holiday Traditions 49:12

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Happy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! To celebrate the holidays we’re doing a special episode covering some of our favorite Medieval and Early Modern Holiday Traditions and folktales including the Icelandic Yule Lads, Krampus, the Yule Log, and Hogmanay.By Hannah S Purtymun

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Medieval and Modern Serial Killers in Iceland and Beyond 33:54

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Today we are discussing the story of Axlar-Bjorn the only medieval Icelandic serial killer and the bloody Bender serial killers of 19th century Kansas.By Hannah S Purtymun

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A Vengeful Widow: St. Olga of Kiev feat. Murder Birds 38:01

8M ago38:01

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Welcome to one of the craziest stories we’ve had on the Medieval Murder Podcast! Today we are talking about Saint Olga of Kyiv. To celebrate reaching 8,000 listens on the Medieval Murder Podcast we are offering a discount on our entire Medieval Murder Merchandise store! Just enter the code “Murder” for 10% off! Also, please leave us a review anywhe…

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Ghost Stories of Scotland and Ireland 34:47

9M ago34:47

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Welcome to our Halloween Special ooooo! Today we have found some of the scariest ghost stories from Ireland and Scotland to share with you! Just a little house keeping before we begin. To celebrate Halloween and reaching 8,000 listens on the Medieval Murder Podcast we are offering a discount on our entire Medieval Murder Merchandise store! Just ent…

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The Tales of Finn McCool 22:17

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Today we're exploring some of the Irish folktales that involve the Irish legends of Finn McCool (or Fionn Mac Cumhaill) and his battle against a giant, among others! Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder o…

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The Murder of Cellach 22:21

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The National Folklore Collection at University College Dublin includes stories as told by school children from the 1930s, which demonstrates the enduring tradition of story-telling in Ireland, and also gives us an interesting insight into historical events. Today we’ll be discussing the Irish Folktale about the Murder of Kellagh and the reference t…

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The Irish Banshee 32:07

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Today we’re going to start a series exploring Irish folktales, beginning with the Banshee. The word “banshee” comes from the Irish “Bean Sidhe” which has many translations including “Woman of the fairies”, “Lady of death,” and “Woman of sorrow.” Banshees haunt the Irish landscape, wailing, screeching, and keening in sorrow. The screeching of the ba…

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King Brian of Ireland and the Battle of Clontarf 43:51

1y ago43:51

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Welcome to Medieval Murder! Today we are discussing King Brian of Ireland and the Battle of Clontarf in the early medieval period. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at [email protected]. Also, check out our merch availab…

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The Viking Raid on Lindisfarne 28:11

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Today we will be talking about the viking raid on Lindisfarne, as well as the history leading up to the raid. Lindisfarne was a small island off of the Northeastern coast of England, which at the time was considered to be part of the kingdom of the Northumbrian king, Oswald. The island became home to Lindisfarne Priory which was founded by St. Aide…

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The Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 9 (The Final Tale) 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

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Egil's Saga is coming to an end. Listen in to hear about his final days of Viking Raids, a gross event after a night of drinking, and Egil's massive talent as a murdering beserker!By Hannah S Purtymun

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The Dancing Plague of 1518 19:51

1+ y ago19:51

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Do you like to shimmy? Do you like to boogie? Do you like to dance? If you don’t then today’s episode may not be for you because today we are jumping in and talking about something that may become the thing you fear the most, the Dancing Plague of 1518. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our…

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A Medieval Massacre in Glastonbury 19:34

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Today we will be discussing a medieval massacre that happened in Glastonbury in southwestern England. Unlike our normal format where we dive straight into the story, today I’d like to start with the primary source material surrounding this massacre. The primary source we’ll be using today is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle…

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The Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 8 35:01

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The History of Halloween 21:24

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Are you all ready for this year’s Halloween special? This year isn’t as gruesome as years past but will still be chalk full of medieval history. This year we are looking at the history of halloween (with a special emphasis of how the middle ages influenced how we celebrate the holiday today!). We also include some bonus content featuring medieval g…

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The Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 7 37:17

2y ago37:17

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The St. Scholastica Day Riot 35:58

2+ y ago35:58

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Welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.…

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The Battle of North Inch and the Curse of Seath Mor 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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A Smattering of Medieval Murdered Popes 22:52

2+ y ago22:52

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Happy holidays from everyone here at Medieval Murder! Today we will be discussing a smattering of medieval murdered popes, a potential series that could also be called, why you shouldn’t choose the name John. If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our via our Twitter Account @MurderMedieval, our…

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The Blood Countess: Elizabeth Bathory 26:56

2+ y ago26:56

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Welcome to our Halloween episode! Today we will be discussing Countess Elizabeth Bathory, one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. What’s more perfect for spooky season than a historical figure that is also known as the blood countess? If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach our…

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The Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 6 44:05

2+ y ago44:05

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Great Scottish Witch Hunt of 1591 24:01

3y ago24:01

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Execution of Ælfheah of Canterbury 27:46

3y ago27:46

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 5 40:49

3y ago40:49

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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Robert the Bruce and the Murder of John Comyn (Guest: Dr. Callum Watson) 50:17

3+ y ago50:17

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 4 37:37

3+ y ago37:37

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Mystery of the Princes in the Tower 33:59

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The History Behind Popular Fiction’s Dracula 29:42

3+ y ago29:42

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 3 45:43

3+ y ago45:43

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Pazzi Conspiracy 26:10

4y ago26:10

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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Medieval Serial Killers or Werewolves? 18:08

4y ago18:08

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Saga’s of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga Part 2 32:00

4y ago32:00

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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A Medieval Serial Killer in France 19:38

4y ago19:38

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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Medieval Murdered Saints: Holy Women and Holy Dogs 18:00

4y ago18:00

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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Medieval Murder Techniques (Guest: Midsomer Murder Bot - Matthew Berryman) 34:40

4y ago34:40

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Welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Modern periods.…

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The Sagas of the Icelanders - Egil’s Saga 48:08

4y ago48:08

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…

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The Many Murders Surrounding Mary Queen of Scots 31:42

4y ago31:42

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Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort of your own home or car or wherever it is you’re listening from. My name is Hannah Purtymun and I’m here with my father Kevin Purtymun to discuss some of the most famous and infamous murders that took place in the Medieval and Early Moder…