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Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages

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 History to Go – Now Also for Your Ears! For over 23 years, we've been delivering more than just swords, chainmail, and helmets – now we've got the perfect mind movie to go with it! Join us on a time travel adventure to the ancient Greeks, the hard-drinking Vikings, and the Middle Ages, where knights really knew how to lay into it. We'll tell you how people lived, loved, and fought back then – sometimes epic, sometimes bizarre, but always with heart and helm. Whether it's reenactment, LARP, or cosplay, we turn history into an adventure – also online at www.battlemerchant.com 😊Hendrik Pahl Mondiale
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  • Insights into winter life in the Middle Ages: challenge and coziness

    Insights into winter life in the Middle Ages: challenge and coziness
    Feb 9 2026
    #middleages #winterlife #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you how people in the Middle Ages mastered the harsh winters. From clever survival strategies to cozy moments by the tile stove – medieval winter life was far more complex than you might think! Dive into the world of medieval winter: Learn how the Medieval Warm Period transformed entire regions, why English wine was no rarity, and how people survived freezing winters without modern technology. From clever layered clothing to insulated tile stoves to sophisticated food preservation systems – medieval survival strategies were remarkably effective. But winter didn't just mean hardship: While farmers repaired their tools, the putting-out system flourished, providing income for home workers. Feast days like Christmas and St. Martin's Day brought communities together, and even leisure activities like ice skating on bone blades or snowball fights are historically documented. A fascinating glimpse into an era balanced between survival and surprising coziness. We'd love to hear your comments! 😍 #winterlife #medievalhistory #tilestove #climatehistory #puttingoutsystem #historicalcrafts --- Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/insights-into-winter-life-in-the-middle-ages-challenge-and-coziness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
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    20 min
  • Medieval archers: Skills, weapons and tactics

    Medieval archers: Skills, weapons and tactics
    Feb 8 2026
    #medieval #archery #militaryhistory In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen dive deep into the world of medieval archers. Discover the incredible history of the English longbow - originally a Welsh weapon that decided battles like Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt. We explore the impressive finds from the Mary Rose of 1545, which yielded 137 perfectly preserved warbows with draw weights between 120-160 pounds. The skeletal remains clearly show: these men shaped their entire bodies for this weapon - from childhood onward. Massive muscle development, curved spines, and characteristic bone changes bear witness to a lifelong dedication to this deadly art. Learn all about the Mediterranean draw technique, the decades of training, and the revolutionary tactic of volley fire. Up to 6,000 archers could shoot simultaneously, darkening the sky with tens of thousands of arrows. This weapon changed not only warfare, but shook entire social orders. We appreciate your comments and feedback! 😍 #longbow #warbows #agincourt #crécy #maryrose #archers #militaryhistory --- Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/medieval-archers-skills-weapons-and-tactics TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
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    37 min
  • Medieval falconry: how knights hunted with birds of prey

    Medieval falconry: how knights hunted with birds of prey
    Feb 7 2026
    #medieval #falconry #history In this fascinating episode, we dive deep into the world of medieval falconry! Hendrik and Carmen show you how wild birds of prey became loyal hunting partners and why this art was far more than just hunting. Learn all about the sophisticated hierarchy of birds of prey – from the imperial eagle to the lady's merlin. We explain the spectacular hunting techniques: the lightning-fast stoop of the peregrine falcon at over 300 km/h and the agile woodland-edge hunting of the goshawk. It gets particularly exciting with training – from the first trust-building exercises to the risky first free flight without a line. The episode also reveals the darker sides of historical methods like "waking" and compares them with modern, respectful training approaches. A fascinating insight into an art form that is now UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and reflects the medieval understanding of partnership between humans and animals. Enjoy listening! 😍 #birdsofprey #huntinghistory #peregrinefalcon #goshawk #medievaltimes #unesco #culturalheritage Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/medieval-falconry-how-knights-hunted-with-birds-of-prey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/
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    25 min
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