Medieval Matters

Author and Medieval scholar Michael Livingston investigates fantasy works with quasi-medieval settings to see just how close they are to the real thing!

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Warcraft

Jul 28, 2016

6 comments

Medieval Matters: Gods of Egypt

Aug 11, 2016

16 comments

Trollhunter: Fun with Found Footage!

Aug 25, 2016

15 comments

Is The Norseman The Worst Viking Movie Ever Made?

Sep 8, 2016

29 comments

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Medieval Matters: How to Hold a Torch

Sep 22, 2016

13 comments

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Parke Godwin and the Historical Fantasy of King Arthur

Oct 6, 2016

4 comments

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The Medieval Origins of Halloween

Oct 20, 2016

15 comments

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The Medieval Origins of Xmas

Dec 23, 2016

10 comments

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Medieval Matters: The 13th Warrior and Language Barriers

Jan 26, 2017

42 comments

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Five Amazing Women Warriors of the Middle Ages

Feb 23, 2017

10 comments

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The Medieval Origins of Easter

Apr 17, 2017

22 comments

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The Great Wall, White Saviors, and Lizard Dogs from Space

Jun 7, 2017

14 comments

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Medieval Matters: Timeline is a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Film

Jun 28, 2017

71 comments

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Medieval Matters: Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves and Mullets

Jul 13, 2017

74 comments

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Game of Thrones and the Problem with Dragonstone

Jul 21, 2017

31 comments

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