A Slice of Medieval
Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
Episodes
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Apr 8, 2026 • 58min
The First Crusade | A Slice of Medieval #90
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the First Crusade with Michael Jecks.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Mar 25, 2026 • 55min
Medieval Princesses | A Slice of Medieval #89
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Sharon's new book, Princesses of the Early Middle Ages.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 23min
Henry I | A Slice of Medieval #88
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Henry I.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 3min
Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, historian and archaeologist, Max Adams, to discuss the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Mercia.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 3min
Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86
In our first 'Goes Tudor' episode, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historical fiction author, Tony Riches, to discuss Henry Tudor's path to the throne.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Jan 28, 2026 • 48min
OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and historian, Nathen Amin, to discuss the rise and fall of Owain Glyndwr.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 11min
Post Roman Britain | A Slice of Medieval #84
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the problems faced by Britain in the fifth century after the end of Roman rule. They also consider whether there was actually a King Arthur.
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Dec 31, 2025 • 54min
An A to Z of English History | A Slice of Medieval #83
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and historian, Ian Mortimer, to discuss his new historical work, An A to Z of English History.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 47min
Christmas Episode 2025 | A Slice of Medieval #82
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks re-visit some of their favourite Slice of Medieval episodes, including: Bernard Cornwell, JustinHill, Anne O'Brien and David Gilman.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Dec 3, 2025 • 44min
December Book Recommendations | A Slice of Medieval #81
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks give their summer book recommendations along with guests: Kathryn Warner, Patricia Bracewell, Helen Castor, Scott Mariani, David Pilling, Catherine Hanley, Angus Donald, Sara Cockerill and Lauren Johnson.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
