Emily is joined by medieval historian (and founder of Marco Learning) John Moscatiello as they discuss (and sometimes debunk) the role of the Christian Church in the Middle Ages. Topics include land grabs, the Crusades, and the Black Death.

Emily is joined by medieval historian (and founder of Marco Learning ) John Moscatiello to debunk medieval justice in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Topics include witch trials, torture devices, and the power of kings.

Emily talks to an actual medieval historian (John Moscatiello, Founder of Marco Learning) about her favorite movie of all time: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. In Part 1, they wonder, were the Middle Ages really as bad as movies make them seem? (Spoiler: No! It’s a conspiracy!) Topics include Medieval versus Renaissance art, the …