Episode 343 - Inside the Scriptorium: Medieval Manuscripts and their Makers with Dr Sara Charles

In this episode host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Sara Charles about the production of medieval manuscripts, her hands-on experiments with parchment, inks and pigments, and her book 'The Medieval Scriptorium'. They explore the evidence for where manuscripts were made, the people and long supply chains behind their materials, the evolution of scripts and decoration, and the everyday details that bring medieval scribes to life. Learn more about Dr Charles Takeaway 'The Craftman's Handbook' by Cennino d'Andrea Cennin Find out about 'Medieval Castles in Germany' by Kurt Fuchs Learn more about your host: Support Talking Tudors on Patreon !

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Episode 343 - Inside the Scriptorium: Medieval Manuscripts and their Makers with Dr Sara Charles is an episode from Talking Tudors by Natalie Grueninger.

This episode is 49:24 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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