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.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 42min
HNS Conference 2024 - Writing Medieval Podcast #50
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
Sep 3, 2024 • 37min
Women of the American Revolution| A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #49
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
Sep 3, 2024 • 43min
Christine de Pisan | A Slice of Medieval #25
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the career of the remarkable medieval writer, Christine de Pisan.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
The White Ship | A Slice of Medieval #22
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the White Ship disaster in 1120 which derailed Henry I's plans for the succession.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 50min
The Last Templar | A Slice of Medieval #28
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss The Last Templar and murder mysteries with guest author, Michael Jecks
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 47min
Harald Hardrada | A Slice of Medieval #29
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Harald Hardrada and the book Viking Fire, with guest author, Justin Hill.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Xmas Special 2023 | Podcast #30
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical novelist, Derek Birks share a Christmas Special with fellow podcasters and authors, Matthew Harffy and Steven A McKay.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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Sep 3, 2024 • 50min
The Pastons | A Slice of Medieval #21
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historical fiction author, Anne O'Brien, the Paston family and the importance of their numerous letters for our understanding of 15th century life in England.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
Edward II | A Slice of Medieval #17
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historian, Kathryn Warner, the tempestuous reign of Edward II and his queen, Isabella of France.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Aethelflaed | A Slice of Medieval #26
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, with guest author and historian, Annie Whitehead.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
