{"id":913,"date":"2025-10-01T11:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessayrogers.com\/fabricoffolklore\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=913"},"modified":"2025-10-20T14:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:46:20","slug":"ep-66-the-medieval-harvest-and-christmas-celebrations-with-alli-templeton","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/vanessayrogers.com\/fabricoffolklore\/podcast\/ep-66-the-medieval-harvest-and-christmas-celebrations-with-alli-templeton\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 66: The Medieval Harvest and Christmas Celebrations with Alli Templeton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Were the medieval times a dull era? In episode 66 Alli Templeton, a historian and author of the blog Medieval Wanderings, sets the record straight. She describes the period as colorfully vibrant and absolutely fascinating. Our discussion focuses on the traditions around the harvest, the importance of community and Christmas celebrations. 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