S1 E8 - Medieval Guilds of Compostela and Camino de Santiago The Scholarly Pilgrim - History of the Camino de Santiago

This episode will explore the development of influential guilds in Santiago de Compostela that allowed merchants and artisans to significantly advance their economic and spiritual interests. It will also discuss how these guilds helped tradespeople and the shrine of St James to overcome the moral stigma from their association with money while dramatically enhancing the infrastructure and appeal of the Camino de Santiago.