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Medieval Madness

An armored knight on a lumbering steed, toiling serfs, tied to the lands of their lord, cloistered monks and nuns, lost in prayer, and don’t forget the scenery: high-walled castles, great gothic churches, farms, farms, and more farms. We all know the kind of things we’d find during the Medieval Age. But what actually was the Medieval Age? Join us here at MedievalMadness to find out...

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Medieval Madness

The Most Inbred Family of The Middle Ages...

April 14, 2026 • Hit The Lights

0:00 | 11:49

It all began in Switzerland, with an area of lush agricultural land, and became a dynasty that dominated Southeast Europe for centuries. The Habsburg's rise to power in the High Middle Ages and its descent into extinction is one of the most fascinating stories in European history. They survived bloody religious wars, alcoholism, and madness but it’s possible that the family's obsession with ‘blood purity’ is what finally brought about their downfall.

Welcome to Medieval Madness.

00:00 Introduction
00:42 The Birth
02:26 The Creator
04:00 The Offspring
06:37 The Plan
08:57 The Consequences
10:43 King of the World

Narrated by James Wade
Written by Lisa E Rawcliffe
Edited by Jamit Productions