Uncovering Bede’s Theory of Everything

Listen in to a special two-part conversation with Dr. Michelle P. Brown, professor emerita of medieval manuscript studies at the University of London and former curator of illuminated manuscripts at the British Library. In part one, we speak with her about her new book, Bede and the Theory of Everything (published by Reaktion Books), the challenges of working with shy medieval authors, and saving civilization by becoming a librarian.

In part two, we continue our conversation with Dr. Brown, and discuss bringing medieval England to the general public, preparing mentally for working with manuscripts, and (possibly) finding Bede’s very own handwriting.

Meeting in the Middle Ages is hosted by Will Beattie and Ben Pykare, both Ph.D. candidates at Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute. The podcast is sponsored by the Medieval Institute of the University of Notre Dame and supported by the Medieval Academy of America’s Graduate Student Committee through their Community Building Award.