Well curated podcast, history you can’t miss and can’t find anywhere else
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
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Love this podcast and its detail. A part of history - that I knew the beginning, end and El CID. Much better informed and entertained now!
Tudd boy via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/19/22
One of several scholarly and entertaining podcasts by Sharyn Eastaugh.
Coosboy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/21/22
Sharyn is one of the best history podcasters out there. She has the ability to blend complicated history into an interesting and captivating narrative. She’s also a master of pointing out the hilarious bits, like why you shouldn’t pack only beans when preparing for a siege. I loved the history of...Read full review »
orion_CA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/25/20
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