Medieval Animals

You're Dead to Me

English - September 10, 2022 08:40 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 2.4K ratings
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Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Tim Wingard and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to look at what we know about animals in medieval Europe. From hunting and farming to companionship and entertainment, animals have long been a part of our culture but how did the beliefs and treatment of animals by our medieval ancestors inform our societal values today? And just how do you lick a bear into shape?!

You’re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.
Research by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Written by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow
Project Management: Isla Matthews
Audio Producer: Max Bower