Episode 221
Medieval Trans Saints & Sex Workers
For Pride Month, Matt Lewis takes a look at some transgender stories from the Middle Ages.
Gone Medieval · History Hit
June 16, 202347m 7s
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Show Notes
<p>In this episode of <em>Gone Medieval </em>for Pride Month, Matt Lewis takes a look at some transgender stories from the Middle Ages. Marinos was a 5th century monk mentioned in the trial of Joan of Arc. They shaved their head and changed into men's clothes to live in a monastery with their widowed father. Eleanor Rykener was a 14th century trans sex-worker in London, arrested for prostitution and sodomy. To discuss these and other cases that resonate with today’s discourse on gender, Matt is joined by Dr. Gabrielle Bychowski.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Joseph Knight and produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p><strong>Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians including Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code </strong><a href="https://access.historyhit.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=medieval&plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MEDIEVAL</strong></a><strong>. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up </strong><a href="http://access.historyhit.com/checkout?code=medieval&plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here ></strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re enjoying this podcast and are looking for more fascinating Medieval content then subscribe to our Medieval Monday newsletter here: <a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/signup-form" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://insights.historyhit.com/signup-form</a></p>
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