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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!

Medieval Matters: Warcraft

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Medieval Matters: Gods of Egypt

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Trollhunter: Fun with Found Footage!

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Is The Norseman The Worst Viking Movie Ever Made?

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Medieval Matters: How to Hold a Torch

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Parke Godwin and the Historical Fantasy of King Arthur

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The Medieval Origins of Halloween

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The Medieval Origins of Xmas

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Medieval Matters: The 13th Warrior and Language Barriers

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Five Amazing Women Warriors of the Middle Ages

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The Medieval Origins of Easter

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Medieval Matters: The Great Wall, White Saviors, and Lizard Dogs from Space

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

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Medieval Matters: Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves and Mullets

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Medieval Matters: Game of Thrones and the Problem with Dragonstone

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Jason Momoa Meets Robert E. Howard: Conan the Barbarian (2011 Remake)

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History, Fantasy, and Weird Armor: Ladyhawke

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Getting Medieval on Medieval Times

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My Favorite Medieval Film Is A Knight’s Tale

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Beowulf on the Big Screen: Good, Bad, and Even Worse

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