Medieval Book Curses: Protecting Knowledge with Magic

Lindsay and Madison discuss Medieval book curses, as well as how Liam Neeson could have learned a thing or two from vengeful monks, that book curses would be a hilarious premise for Assassin’s Creed, and how sometimes all you have to say is “don’t.” Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 The Catholic University of America blog post by Shane MacDonald 2019 Amusing Planet article by Kaushik Patowary 2019 The Vintage News article by Stefan Andrews 2018 Mental Floss article by Rebecca Romney 2017 British Library Medieval Manuscripts blog post by Clarck Drieshen 2016 Atlas Obscura article by Sarah Laskow 2016 American Bookbinders Museum blog post 2015 Medievalists blog post Go check out our friends Kris and Amy over at The Madames podcast. This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING. Stock up for the summer! Get sunscreen, grilling favorites, & more delivered in as fast as 1 hour + free delivery on your first order of $10+. Terms apply. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices