{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9190bee0-95f3-400b-842d-3232974654ec/628402597b6e6100121d658c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Violent History of Fun - Having the Craic in Medieval Ireland 50/16","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/619566332eacc3a360702518/1652818750079-60986928c33d2eee731e43fab31c138e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When you think of the Middle Ages what springs to mind? Medieval battles, warfare and general hardship? Certainly not fun. However while medieval Ireland was a violent place by any standard people were still able to enjoy themselves. In this episode I explore what our medieval ancestors did for fun. From football to archery, poetry to the pub they knew how to have a good time!</p>","author_name":"Fin Dwyer"}