Episode 343 - Inside the Scriptorium: Medieval Manuscripts and their Makers with Dr Sara Charles
From Talking Tudors by Natalie Grueninger
May 4, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 376
About this episode
Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Sara Charles about medieval manuscripts, their production, and the lives of scribes.
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 https://www.teachingmanuscripts.com/about Takeaway 'The Craftman's Handbook' by Cennino d'Andrea Cennin Find out about 'Medieval Castles in Germany' by Kurt Fuchs https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1691602354/medieval-castles-in-germany?ref=listings_manager_grid&lang_mismatch=1 Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
People in this episode
Host: Natalie Grueninger
Guest: Dr Sara Charles
Topics covered
- medieval manuscripts
- scriptorium
- parchment production
- inks and pigments
- medieval scribes
- historical evidence
- book publishing
Keywords
- medieval manuscripts
- scriptorium
- parchment
- inks
- pigments
- medieval scribes
- historical research
- book history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Teaching Manuscripts, Etsy, Talking Tudors
Books & works: The Medieval Scriptorium, The Craftman's Handbook, Medieval Castles in Germany
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