Il podcast di Alessandro Barbero: Lezioni e Conferenze di Storia
Episodes
#224 Il corpo nel medioevo, tra scienza e fede – ExtraBarbero (Dialoghi di Pistoia, 2026)
Alessandro Barbero explores the medieval perception of the human body, arguing that life was shorter and less predictable than today, with adulthood reached by age 14 and old age beginning around 45.
#223 Quando la guerra si avvicina – ExtraBarbero (Ex-GKN, Firenze 2026)
Alessandro Barbero discusses the historical evolution of war, arguing that the modern "permanent war" without formal declarations mirrors pre-19th century practices.