“Sharon‘s voice is monotone, or has a “read along” quality to it, but I encourage you to get past that and it’s great. She has gotten a little bit more animated with time. As a Spanish major I have thoroughly enjoyed some “easy listening“ in English and the Iberian peninsula that Sharon explores would make George R Martin run for his money, it is a real life Game of Thrones. Vikings fighting Moores, Charlemagne’s paladins against the Basque, the rise of Portugal and golden age Arab Muslim Spain, wow. There are moments where she is very secular and doesn’t explore the Catholic, or Muslim etc. events from their cultures perspective i.e. she just describes the martyrs of cordoba as upstart rebels, or describes Muslims celebrating Christian holidays as a progressive, ideal way to be rather than Haram, those interruptions are minimal however and don’t distract too much. Overall don’t miss this podcast. After I catch up I will check out the Crusades and will probably be subscribing to her Patreon.”
hrhehebehsidcndn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23