Medieval Pubs with Peter Dobek
The Medieval Podcast

Medieval Pubs with Peter Dobek

B1IntermediateJune 11, 202651 min

It’s the local watering hole. The place where business is done, and moments are celebrated. And it’s the place where you can literally see a man about a horse. It’s the medieval pub. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Dobek about the public houses of medieval Krakow, what they looked like inside and out, and what they actually had on tap. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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Hi everyone and welcome to episode 345 of the Medieval Podcast. I'm your host Danielle Sibulski. It's the local watering hole, the place where business is done and moments are celebrated. And it's the place where you can literally see a man about a horse.

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It's the Medieval Pub. This week I spoke with Dr. Peter Daubeck about the public houses of medieval Krakow. Peter is the author of several works on Polish pubs, diplomacy, and violence. His new book is The Public House in Central Europe, inns, taverns, and alehouses in Krakow

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during the Yagalonian dynasty. Our conversation on the variety of public houses in the Middle Ages, what they looked like Inside and Out and what they actually had on tap is coming up right after this. it easy. Don't miss the World Cup starting at just $24.99 a month. Go to sling.com for more details

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