S2 E4 - Dangers on the Medieval Camino de Santiago

The Scholarly Pilgrim - History of the Camino de Santiago

This episode explores some of the perils faced by medieval pilgrims, including those related to the natural environment and infectious diseases, as well as encounters with thieves, aggressive toll collectors, and unscrupulous innkeepers. It also describes some of the efforts of monarchs and Church leaders to protect pilgrims on the Camino.