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Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons

Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons

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Since time immemorial, we've given animals names, from the sublime to the utterly ridiculous. For everyone who’s looked at a puppy or a kitten and wondered what it should be called – and then called it an embarrassingly silly nickname anyway – this episode is for you. This week, Danièle speaks with Ben Parsons about what medieval people named their pets and working animals, how we know about them, and which animals are still called by their medieval nicknames.

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Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons

Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons

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