Episodes

  • Podcast 56 A Medieval Christmas

    Podcast 56 A Medieval Christmas
    Dec 16 2024
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly, and writer, Derek Birks, talk to Toni Mount about medieval Christmas traditions. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    42 mins
  • Medieval Speed | A Slice of Medieval #55

    Medieval Speed | A Slice of Medieval #55
    Dec 4 2024
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Speed with historian, Ian Mortimer. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound Photo courtesy of Sophie Mortimer
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Alfred the Great - A Slice of Medieval #54

    Alfred the Great - A Slice of Medieval #54
    Nov 20 2024
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of King Alfred the Great with Steven A McKay, author of The Heathen Horde. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    45 mins
  • Medieval Saints and their Sins| A Slice of Medieval #53

    Medieval Saints and their Sins| A Slice of Medieval #53
    Nov 6 2024
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss medieval saints and their sins with historian, Luke Daly. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    47 mins
  • The Mortimers & Court of Betrayal | A Slice of Medieval #52

    The Mortimers & Court of Betrayal | A Slice of Medieval #52
    Oct 23 2024
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the relationship between Roger Mortimer and his wife, Joan with Anne O'Brien, author of the novel, Court of Betrayal. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    49 mins
  • Magna Carta| A Slice of Medieval #51

    Magna Carta| A Slice of Medieval #51
    Oct 4 2024
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and longevity of Magna Carta. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    49 mins
  • HNS Conference 2024 - Writing Medieval Podcast #50

    HNS Conference 2024 - Writing Medieval Podcast #50
    Sep 24 2024
    During the 2024 HNS Conference at Dartington Hall in Devon, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss 'How to write fiction about medieval times' with bestselling authors: Elizabeth Chadwick, David Gilman & Matthew Harffy. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    42 mins
  • Women of the American Revolution| A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #49

    Women of the American Revolution| A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #49
    Sep 3 2024
    In a Going Rogue episode, Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Women of the American Revolution with author, Samantha Wilcoxson. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    37 mins