Episode 11: Women's (Medieval) History Month, with Lorna Webb
How are women are represented in Early Medieval/ Old English literature? For Women's History Month, Lorna Webb joins the podcast to tell us all about how women are depicted in these writings.
31 March 2023
Lorna Webb joins the podcast for a look at how women are represented in Early Medieval/ Old English literature for Women's History Month! We talk about Beowulf (obviously) and Lorna makes host Emily try to answer some rather rude riddles. You might be surprised at the breadth of female representation on display!
This episode features some descriptions of women that are not suitable for children.
Read, watch and listen to more of Lorna's medieval musings in Lorna's Medieval Corner.