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The First Troubadours

Gone Medieval by History Hit

May 29, 202647:00Society & Culture

How could a love song become a political weapon? How were scandals, wars and crusades turned into some of the most influential poetry ever written? The songs of the troubadours - celebrities in their day - helped define...

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The First Troubadours is an episode from Gone Medieval by History Hit. How could a love song become a political weapon? How were scandals, wars and crusades turned into some of the most influential poetry ever written? The songs of the trou...

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Published May 29, 2026, 47:00 long, audio available.

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