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bookedwithgloria's review
3.0
Actually love hearing the narrator talk about these topics, you can tell she really is interested in this subject.
melindamoor's review
4.0
This has been a great listening experience.
[a:Dorsey Armstrong|438846|Dorsey Armstrong|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1550021512p2/438846.jpg] is obviously an experienced and also very entertaining speaker.
What she offers here, is a series of short (30min) lectures on debunking some misconceptions and misunderstanding concerning the thousand years that are referred to -though apparently not by historians! :)- as the "Middle Ages"* while giving us interesting facts, findings of recent researches and theories of her own.
The topics she chose to discuss are also engaging: Arthurian myth, Robin Hood, medieval conspiracy theories, the Plague, real and mythic creatures and lands and the cherry on top (for Game of Thrones fans at least) is pointing out parallells between the world of "Songs of Ice and Fire" and medieval times/war of the roses.
All this is presented in a very entertaining way, though obviously only scratching the surface.
If you want to know about these all in detail, this audiobook is probably not for you. But if you want facts and fun, it's a lovely package.
*we are also told that unless we want to anathemise ourselves in front of these worthy people, we should avoid to mention the words "the dark ages" at all costs.
[a:Dorsey Armstrong|438846|Dorsey Armstrong|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1550021512p2/438846.jpg] is obviously an experienced and also very entertaining speaker.
What she offers here, is a series of short (30min) lectures on debunking some misconceptions and misunderstanding concerning the thousand years that are referred to -though apparently not by historians! :)- as the "Middle Ages"* while giving us interesting facts, findings of recent researches and theories of her own.
The topics she chose to discuss are also engaging: Arthurian myth, Robin Hood, medieval conspiracy theories, the Plague, real and mythic creatures and lands and the cherry on top (for Game of Thrones fans at least) is pointing out parallells between the world of "Songs of Ice and Fire" and medieval times/war of the roses.
All this is presented in a very entertaining way, though obviously only scratching the surface.
If you want to know about these all in detail, this audiobook is probably not for you. But if you want facts and fun, it's a lovely package.
*we are also told that unless we want to anathemise ourselves in front of these worthy people, we should avoid to mention the words "the dark ages" at all costs.
eheimerman's review
5.0
I loved this lecture series. It felt less like an audiobook and more like a college course - in a good way! This is a great piece for people who know a little medieval history (or none) and want to learn more. Dr. Armstrong is witty, fun, and does a great job keeping things interesting.
hollysbookadventure's review
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Medieval Myths and legends title caught my ey, so I decided to give it a listen! This was a very interesting story/lecture that covered things like Robin Hood, King Aurora, and other familiar stories. This was an Interesting look at a how people in Medieval times interpreted the world
emms's review
5.0
I loved this one! It’s a fun lecture if you like historical figures and myths. Dorsey is a great narrator, I could listen to her explain anything to me for hours. It was a great listen!