# Matthew Gabriele

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August Medieval News with David M. Perry & Thomas Lecaque

In our 1st episode of its kind, we talk about the Middle Ages [in a “Pigs in Space” voice”] in the news. Prof. Gabriele is joined by David M. Perry and Thomas Lecaque to talk about archeological discoveries, AI slop, “medieval” medicine in the modern world, and fascists’ love for the crusades.  G…

Medieval Caves with Alexander D’Alisera

Prof. Gabriele and Alex talk about caves. Geologic time. Mystical experiences. Hiding stuff from the fuzz. Plus the idea of total darkness is freaky. Guest Alexander D’Alisera is an interdisciplinary historian of medieval Europe, specializing in caves, stone, ritual, and religion. Currently a Vis…

David Perry on Becoming a Public Scholar

David Perry is the author of the new book The Public Scholar from Johns Hopkins University Press. The Public Scholar is a true step-by-step how-to guide for academics who want to write for public audiences, from how to pitch an editor to knowing if your book is a trade book to surviving on social m…

Medieval Dungeon Crawling with Stephen Yeager

Prof. Gabriele and Stephen Yeager talk about how medieval “aventure” (adventures) have a lot in common with Twitch streams and the epic Dungeon Crawler Carl phenomenon. Who knew?  Guest Stephen Yeager is a professor of English at Concordia University, in Montreal. For information about his teachi…

September Medieval News with David M. Perry & Thomas Lecaque

Medieval in the neeeeeeews… This week we talk Bayeux Tapestry, the anti-LLM vibes in our classrooms, and how to ethically use technology in studying the past. Plus no one knows about “Game of Thrones” anymore.  Guest Thomas Lecaque is an Associate Professor of History and the Director of the Firs…

Stealing St. Nick with M.T. Anderson

Prof. Gabriele is joined by the National Book Award winning author M. T. Anderson to talk about his new book Stealing Saint Nick. We talk about the saint, the heist and its cast of characters (freaking Matteo!), and writing good history for teens and adults. Guest M. T. Anderson is a National Boo…

Creatures of Myth with Julia Perratorre and Joanne Pillsbury

We’re back at the Cloisters (in NYC) in this episode! Prof. Gabriele is joined by Joanne Pillsbury and Julia Perratorre to talk about the exhibition “Creatures of Myth and Imagination” that compares monstrous(?) hybrids from Europe and the Americas. Guests Julia Perratore is Associate Curator, De…

The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar

Over seven hundred years ago, a medieval religious order protected a vast treasure of gold, silver, precious gems, and religious relics… and then it all mysteriously vanished. For centuries, historians and fortune hunters have crossed continents searching for these ancient riches, which would be wo…

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Over seven hundred years ago, a medieval religious order protected a vast treasure of gold, silver, precious gems, and religious relics… and then it all mysteriously vanished. For centuries, historians and fortune hunters have crossed continents searching for these ancient riches, which would be wo…

Medieval True Crime with Sara McDougall

Prof. Gabriele and Sara McDougall talk about her new book, a medieval true crime thriller about an alleged sexual assault in medieval France, and how we can know so much about the rich, complicated lives of people who usually don’t appear in our sources. Guest Sara McDougall is professor of histo…