The Scholarly Pilgrim - History of the Camino de Santiago
The Scholarly Pilgrim - History of the Camino de Santiago
John Seasholtz
S3 E6 - The Pilgrim Experience in a Medieval Camino de Santiago Town
28 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2026 at 2:02 am.
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What did it actually feel like to pass through a pilgrim town during the twelfth century, the golden age of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela? This episode reconstructs the sights, sounds, and smells of the towns that pilgrims encountered along the Camino de Santiago, exploring their streets, markets, lodging, and the remarkable diversity of people who inhabited them.