Into the Greenwood
Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually expect of a forest-dwelling outlaw in late 12th century England. How many Merry Men could comfortably dwell within Sherwood Forest? How extensive was the authority of a local Sheriff? Would those tights of Lincoln green be comfortable to wear? You know, the important stuff. Interview episodes will be interspersed with episodes delving into our pop-culture portrayals as we take a chronological look at Robin Hood’s extensive filmography one movie at a time. So string your bows, prepare a lusty laugh, and come join us in the greenwood. Support: patreon.com/intogreenwood o buymeacoffee.com/intogreenwood
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Into the Greenwood
Episode 73: Merry Jests and Royal Guests with Mark Truesdale
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Medieval literature expert, Dr. Mark Truesdale, joins us in the Greenwood to discuss how early Robin Hood literature fits within the scope of the popular 'King and Commoner' tales that were being told around the same time period.
We discuss the medieval tales and how they've resonated in our modern Robin Hood adaptations.
For more on Mark's work studying this topic:
The King and Commoner Tradition: Carnivalesque Politics in Medieval and Early Modern Literature
For Mark's appearance on the British Food History podcast:
Subversive Feasting in Medieval King & Commoner Tales with Mark Truesdale
For some of the medieval texts:
King Edward and the Shepherd
The King and the Hermit
John the Reeve
A Gest of Robyn Hode
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Into the Greenwood is produced and edited by Thaddeus Papke
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