Why did the Camino de Santiago develop and what was it like as it became one of the top European pilgrimages in the Middle Ages, laying the foundation for thousands of pilgrims to still walk it today? Historian John Seasholtz will discuss people, places and power in communities along the medieval pilgrim roads to Santiago de Compostela. The podcast should be of interest to modern-day pilgrims or anyone with a curiosity to learn more about the history of pilgrimage, medieval Europe and Spain during a formative time in our human experience. Additional information can be found at scholarlypilgrim.com.
The Scholarly Pilgrim - History of the Camino de Santiago
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Why did the Camino de Santiago develop and what was it like as it became one of the top European pilgrimages in the Middle Ages, laying the foundation for thousands of pilgrims to still walk it today? Historian John Seasholtz will discuss people, places and power in communities along the medieval pilgrim roads to Santiago de Compostela. The podcast should be of interest to modern-day pilgrims or anyone with a curiosity to learn more about the history of pilgrimage, medieval Europe and Spain during a formative time in our human experience. Additional information can be found at scholarlypilgrim.com.
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Recent Episodes
May 2, 2026
S3 E5 - The King of the Camino de Santiago
Host Dr. Christopher O'Malley explores how Alfonso VI of León-Castile's ambition and patronage transformed the Camino de Santiago into a medieval European pilgrimage powerhouse.
January 28, 2026
S3 E4 - Fantastic Creatures on the Medieval Camino de Santiago
<p class="MsoNormal">For many pilgrims on the medieval Camino de Santiago, the most striking feature of churches was not their size or architecture, but their sculpture. This episode explores the fantastic creatures found on medieval churches along the Camino. It discusses how animals, mythical beasts, and demons communicated moral warnings, how sculpture taught pilgrims about sin and virtue, and how these images were strategically placed to guide the faithful through sacred spaces.</p>
October 31, 2025
S3 E3 - The Templars of Ponferrada: Guardians of the Medieval Camino de Santiago
<p>As modern pilgrims journey along the Camino de Santiago, they reach Ponferrada, gateway to the final stretch to Compostela. Overlooking the town stands the Castle of the Templars, where history, legend, and faith converge. This episode explores the Templars' quiet presence around Ponferrada, a story not of great battles but of town administration, fortified outposts, and a sacred vow to protect pilgrims. It pieces together who they were, what they did, and what became of them.</p>
22 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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