In Viking times, a ‘Thing’ was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, our ‘Thing’ is a virtual place where Viking academics and enthusiasts from around the world can come together to share knowledge. Join Miranda and Lucas, from the JORVIK Viking Centre, as they delve into another fascinating topic about Vikings, archaeology, and more!
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Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking chacters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen’s Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York…
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Runes and Remedies: Exploring Viking Medicine
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Join Miranda and Max as they delve into the fascinating world of Viking medicine, exploring remedies for ailments ranging from joint pain to the fear of being struck by lightning. Delving into ancient texts like the Lacnunga Manuscript, Bald's Leechbook, and The Old English Herbarium, we uncover the remedies that were available to people a thousand…
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Viking Bestiary: Dwarfs in Norse Myths and Sagas
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In the latest episode in our Viking Bestiary series, we're shifting our focus from the enchanting world of Elves (who we spoke about a few episodes ago) to the realm of Dwarfs. Join us as we delve deep into the Norse sagas, exploring the multifaceted nature of these diminutive yet formidable beings. Dwarfs in Norse mythology are far more than just …
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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Shoes, Sheaths, and Silk
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Join Miranda and Max as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing a display case filled with some smaller and more ornate personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out: JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Th…
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Mythical Mischief Revisited:Loki and the Golden Apples
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Thank you all who partook in JORVIK Viking Festival 2024, whether in person or online! We had so much fun that we need a small hiatus to recover, so this week we'll take a look back at a saga from last year: Gather 'round once more, dear listeners, as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast revisits the legendary tale of Loki and the Golden Apples in an e…
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The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Herefordshire Hoard
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Discovered by metal detectorists near Leominster in 2015, the Herefordshire Hoard consists of silver coins, gold jewellery and a single silver ingot. It was buried between AD 870 and AD 879 and is likely connected with the presence of the Viking ‘Great Army’ in the Kingdom of Mercia during that period. The Hoard reveals new information about politi…
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Viking Bestiary: Elves in Norse Myths and Sagas
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Explore the captivating world of Elves in Norse mythology, from mischievous folklore creatures to epic, magical beings. We are again joined by Max, a JORVIK Viking Centre veteran, as we navigate through Old Norse literature, wading through the complexities of Alfheim, Elf-Women, and confusing Elven connections with gods and warriors. We delve into …
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Cracking Kennings and Confounding Riddles: Viking and Anglo-Saxon Wordplay
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Join us this New Year's Day for an intriguing exploration of Viking riddles! Today were joined by Max, a seasoned JORVIK Viking, who unveils the world of Viking riddles, from clever kennings to the downright silly. Explore the artistry of kennings in Viking poetry and dive into the Saga of Hervor and Heithrek, where "Gestumblindi's" (read: Odin in …
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In the spirit of the season, we're taking a short break for Christmas, but fear not – we have a special treat for you. Join us for a nostalgic revisit of one of our favourite episodes: "The Tale of Audun and the Polar Bear", formerly titled "Troll the Ancient Yuletide Carol: Viking Yule." Our resident skald, Lucas , weaves a tale of adventure as a …
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It's getting cold, and dark, which means its the perfect time to talk about Ragnarok - the coldest and darkest story of all! In this episode, we journey deep into the heart of Norse mythology to unravel the legendary tale of Ragnarok – the Twilight of the Gods. What lead to Ragnarok, and is it avoidable? From imprisonment of Loki's children to the …
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A Journey to Ad Gefrin with the Anglo-Saxons
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As some of you may know, the Vikings we celebrate and teach people about were Anglo-Scandinavians, meaning they were part Norse and part Anglo-Saxon. In this episode we get hear more about the Anglo-Saxons who populated the area known as Northumbria before the Vikings arrived. Come along as we embark on a compelling exploration of Ad Gefrin, an Ang…
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Amleth: The Viking Saga Behind Hamlet and The Northman
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Get ready to set sail back in time with us this week as we revisit the captivating tale of Amleth, the inspiration behind Shakespeare's Hamlet and Robert Eggers's The Northman (2022). In this episode, Miranda and Lucas take you on a thrilling journey through the enigmatic world of Amleth, shedding new light on a story you thought you knew. Expect a…
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How to Train Your Ormr: Dragons in the Viking Age
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Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of Viking dragons. Unlike the majestic winged fire-breathing dragons of modern fantasy, these creatures from Old Norse mythology are a diverse and enigmatic bunch. Miranda and Lucas discuss some of the best known examples of Dragons in the myths and Sagas (some of which have featured in recent episodes)…
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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Brooches, Buckles and Blades
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Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing a display case filled with some of the smaller personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out: The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Silverdal…
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Interview with a Special Guest: Jackson Crawford
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Following a Saga-ful Summer, with the release of our multi-part Saga of the Volsungs and re-release the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok, we sit down to speak with one of the people who make Saga adaptations possible, Jackson Crawford. Jackson Crawford is an academic, translator and poet who specializes in Old Norse. He has a YouTube channel focused on Old …
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We hope you’ve enjoyed our 5 part adaptation of the Saga of the Volsungs released throughout this summer. This particular saga may have concluded, but did you know that the Saga of the Volsungs has a sequel? So whilst we prepare a new season of exciting episodes for the autumn please enjoy this re-release of the thrilling sequel to the Saga of the …
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 5: Death and Deceit
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Join us for the final part of the Saga of Volsungs. In this conclusion to the saga magic and manipulation tragically separates Sigurd and Brynhild, turning love into hate and friends into enemies, whilst cursed dragon’s gold and the plans of Odin bring the Volsung family to a bloody end! If you’ve not done so already, be sure to listen to the previ…
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 4: Oaths and Omens
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Join us for Part 4 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode Sigurd comes face to face with the terrifying venomous dragon Fafnir, beginning a chain of events that may lead to the doom of the Volsung family! If you’ve not done so already, be sure to listen to the previous parts of the Saga of the Volsungs: Part 1 – Blood and Betrayal Part 2 – Pa…
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 3: Revenge and Renewal
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Join us for Part 3 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode we meet a new member of the Volsung family: Sigurd, perhaps the greatest hero of all the sagas! Learn of his birth, his vengeance and the origins of his legendary foe: the dragon Fafnir! That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast has been nominated for two podcast awards! The People’s Choice Pod…
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 2: Passion and Poison
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Join us for Part 2 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode hear how the twins Signy and Sigmund, the last of the Volsungs, went to dark and desperate lengths to win vengeance upon the wicked King Siggeir, unaware that certain one-eyed god was closely observing these events! That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast has been nominated for two podcast aw…
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 1: Blood and Betrayal
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Join us round the fire as we begin telling one of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature: The Saga of the Volsungs. In this first part of the story learn about the divine origins of the Volsung family, the betrayal that nearly destroyed them all, and the wise but sinister god that followed their lives with a close and ominous interest! That JOR…
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As we've just celebrated Father's Day there's no better time of year to discuss the All-Father himself: Odin. But just how many children does the All-Father have and what do we know about them? Is Odin truly the father of us all and, if so, just how many Father's Day cards would an All-Father receive?! Join Miranda and Lucas as they investigate Odi…
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In this episode Miranda and Lucas chat about LGBTQ+ Viking history, discussing the clues and pieces of evidence found within saga literature. Very little written evidence survives from the Viking age, but through some saga literature we can find some hints regarding Viking age attitudes towards sexuality and gender. Barley Hall - a medieval townhou…
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Something Skald Something New: Viking Storytelling
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Over two years ago, in our very first episode, Lucas and Miranda talked about the basics of Viking Storytelling. Now, two years on, with an even better understanding of the Vikings and Podcasting, they take a look at the Myths and Sagas again. What is the difference between a Viking saga and a Norse myth? Did the sagas and myths change over time? A…
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In honour of the historic Coronation and to celebrate our Bank Holiday, we decided to do a round up of all of the Viking Kings of Jorvik. And as expected it's a little silly, and a lot confusing. Join us as we try and sort out who the kings were and when they ruled. We talk about King Cnut (not that Cnut) and then King Harthacnut (not that Harthacn…
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This season has focussed on Viking-age women from Valkyries to shield maidens, for the final episode of our Women's History season, Miranda and Lucas tell a story adapted from the Sagas of the Kings of Norway - the tale of the infamous Sigrid the Haughty. As a queen, a mother and a fabulously wealthy woman Sigrid expertly navigated the politics of …
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In our third episode in honour of (extended) Women's History Month we take a look at the relationship between women and magic during the Viking Age. Who are the Norns? Why was Magic a woman's job? Join us as we discuss magical Vikings, and overthink Norse Mythology! Make sure to listen to our last episode on Magic: Episode 41 - Secrets of Viking So…
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In our second episode in honour of Women's History Month we explore the stories of Viking warrior women from saga literature as well as the women who chose the fates of those that died in battle: the Valkyries. Lucas and Miranda talk about the role and characteristics of the Valkyries, prominent warrior women from the sagas, as well as archaeologic…
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In honour of Women's History Month we're celebrating Viking Women! The next 4 episode are dedicated to the different spheres women inhabited during the Viking Age. And what better place to start than with the everyday woman? Not every woman was a seress or a shield maiden, infact most weren't, but their work and lives contributed to the Viking Age …
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Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys! This is the final installment in the JORVIK Thing meets Silly History Boys wacky and fact-y extravaganza! In this episode the Silly History Boys tell us a…
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Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys! In this episode the Silly History Boys tell the story of Loki and the Golden Apples, there's a magic bird, some immortality apples, and a dating show wher…
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Thor Goes Fishing for the Midgard Serpent
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Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys! In this episode the Silly History Boys tell the story of Thor, who in a quest for beer finds himself at sea with the Midgard Serpent on the other end of h…
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Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys! In this episode the Silly History Boys tell the story of Odin and the Mead of Poetry, and then Lucas and Miranda will take you through the historical sour…
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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Trade with the East
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Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing the new items on display in the JORVIK Viking Centre galleries, generously on loan from the British Museum. These artefacts display the extensive trade networks of the Vikings, which connected the city of Jorvik to the trading centres …
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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Skeletons
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Join Lucas and Miranda as they take another stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing the 3 skeletons on display in our Galleries to see what we can learn about the City of Jorvik, the Viking Age as a whole, and what the lives of these 3 people might have been like 1000 years ago. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check …
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Viking New Year's Resolutions?: Yule Oaths in the Viking Age
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Did the Vikings ever think "New Yule, New Me?" In this episode we talk about the Viking version on New Year's resolutions - making a sacred oath while touching a wild boar! Listen as we explore the tradition of oath-making and breaking in Germanic cultures, talk about some of the stranger examples of oaths in the sagas, and try and remember some of…
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The Viking Age, especially in the British Isles, is often associated with a few key places; such as Lindisfarne, London, Dublin, and of course York. However, the Viking world was a wide and varied place, and we plan to take a closer look at more of it with a particular focus on places not commonly associated with the Vikings. In this episode Lucas …
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A Look at the Western Kingdom: Vikings in Cornwall
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The Viking Age, especially in the British Isles, is often associated with a few key places; such as Lindisfarne, London, Dublin, and of course York. However, the Viking world was a wide and varied place, and we plan to take a closer look at more of it with a particular focus on places not commonly associated with the Vikings. In this episode Lucas …
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A JORVIK Eeleganza with the Surprised Eel Historian
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Did you know that in Viking Age England some people paid their rent in eels? Join us as we talk to Dr John Wyatt Greenlee, also known as The Surprised Eel Historian. We’ll talk about the surprisingly important role of eels in Early Medieval history and shed some light on what the Vikings of Coppergate may have been doing with these slippery serpent…
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It Wanders at Night: A Viking Draugr Horror Story
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Join us for the last installment of our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of It Wanders at Night; a very sinister Viking tale! In this episode we hear the horrifying story of an Undead Viking known as a Draugr and the tragic story of the hero who stopped him, adapted from the Sagas of Icelanders. This is ou…
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The Thing That Came in the Night: A Roman Horror Story
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Join us for the third of our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of The Thing That Came in the Night. In this episode we hear the horrifying tale of a monster living in a Roman latrine and the poor servant tasked with stopping it, adapted from the 2nd Century text On the Characteristics of Animals. One more s…
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The Invisible Drummer: A Georgian Ghost Story
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Join us for the second of our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of the Invisible Drummer. In this episode we hear the spooky (true?) story of a terrorized house and the drumming that wouldn't stop, adapted from the 18th Century text The Complete Wizard. More spooky stories will be released throughout Octobe…
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The Haunted Moorland: A Medieval Ghost Story
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Join us for the first our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of the Haunted Moorland. In this episode we explore the unsettling and bizarre account of a sinister spirit which roamed the medieval Yorkshire Moors, adapted from the Byland Abbey ghost stories. More spooky stories will be released throughout Octo…
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York Archaeology Now: 50 Years of the York Archaeological Trust
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Come join us as we wish the York Archaeological Trust a happy 50th birthday! We'll talk about the founding and history of YAT (the company responsible for the Coppergate Excavation and the parent company of the JORVIK Group) as well as what they're been up to recently. We'll also hear from the Heads of Community Engagement and Conservation about th…
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Archaeology Mythbusting: Trowel and Error (Revisited)
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In light of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, our Archaeology Live festival has been postponed. The Festival will now take place from Saturday 1st to Sunday 9th October 2022, and we’ll be releasing the programme of events very shortly. Thank you for your support. For more information please visit Our Website. Please enjoy this episode from last…
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Barley Hall, A Hidden Gem of York (Introduction by Dame Judi Dench and Robert Hardy)
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Did you know that right in the middle of York, just a few minutes from the Minster, lies a Medieval Townhouse that's been restored to its former glory? Rediscovered beneath layers of redevelopment and remodels, Barley Hall was slated for demolition before the York Archaeological Trust embarked on an ambitions dig and restoration of this one-of-a-ki…
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"Alas poor Jorvik, I knew him well!": The Viking Inspiration Behind Hamlet
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We know you've missed the Vikings, and so have we! So we're dipping our toes back in the Viking waters this week! Join Miranda and Lucas as they tell the story of Amleth, inspiration for the Northman and Shakespeare's Hamlet! You might think you know the story of Amleth thanks to Shakespeare, Robert Eggers, or Disney, think again! Prepare for actio…
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Penny Universities or Temples of Venus?: Georgian Coffee-Houses
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Barley Hall - a medieval townhouse owned by the JORVIK Group - is getting a Coffee House! Opening July 23 2022, continue your historic exploration of York with a relaxing hot drink in the new Barley Hall Coffee Shop. More than a café, immerse yourself in the history of our newest venue, once home to Thomas Gent's printing shop and an 18th-Century c…
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"All the world's a stage": Shakespeare and Theatre in Elizabethan York
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Barley Hall - a medieval townhouse owned by the JORVIK Group - is getting a brand new exhibition, called the Bard at Barley Hall! So why don't you join Miranda and Lucas this week as they talk about Shakespeare, theatre, religion, and...wagons? in Elizabethan York. Was Shakespeare ever performed in York? What play might the Pinner's Guild put on? L…
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York's City Walls are the most complete in England, and they feature 4 Bars, though sadly not the kind that serve drinks! Join Miranda and Lucas as they take a small step back from the Viking Age and look at York's Royal Entrance: Micklegate Bar. Following the Platinum Jubilee, we take a look at the monarch's ceremonial entrance into the city. Wher…
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