HistoryExtra podcast Letters from medieval England
Aug 20, 2023
Dr Karen Smyth, a historian and expert on the Paston Letters, discusses the significance of this collection of family letters in providing insights into the social, cultural, and political lives of non-noble people in medieval England. The podcast explores family dynamics, rebellion, the rise and fall of the Paston family, and the first Valentine's letter. It also delves into the movement and social status of the Paston family, as well as their involvement in the Tudor and Stuart courts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 1min
The Paston Letters: A Glimpse into Medieval England
01:29 • 5min
Insight into Family Dynamics and Collection of Letters
06:50 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of the Paston Family
08:42 • 15min
The First Valentine's Letter and Marjorie's Plea
23:42 • 14min
Insights into the Tudor and Stuart Pastions: Charting Movement and Social Status
37:39 • 3min