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 3, 2024 • 53min
Napoleon's Spy | A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue! #20
A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue!
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks step out of their comfort zone to talk to Ben Kane about his new book, Napoleon's Spy.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 5min
Margaret of Anjou | A Slice of Medieval #19
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Margaret of Anjou - the queen of Henry VI who divides historical opinion.
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 • 40min
Bernard Cornwell and Agincourt | A Slice of Medieval #16
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest author, Bernard Cornwell, Agincourt, archers and all things Hundred Years War.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 53min
Nicholaa de la Haye | A Slice of Medieval #15
Historical novelist Derek Birks chats to historian Sharon Bennett Connolly about her new book about Nicholaa de la Haye, King John's Right Hand Lady.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 44min
William Rufus | A Slice of Medieval #13
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the much-maligned king, William II - popularly know as Rufus.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Earl of Warwick: Hero or Villain? | A Slice of Medieval #9
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the career of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick and the part he played during the Wars of the Roses. Was he a valiant hero upon whom others depended, or was he a villain who through his ambition brought conflict to England?
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 50min
Before 1066 | A Slice of Medieval #7
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the succession problems of late Anglo-Saxon England and their effect on the events of 1066.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 40min
William Marshal with Elizabeth Chadwick | A Slice of Medieval #6
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks talk to bestselling novelist, Elizabeth Chadwick, about all things William Marshal who first appeared in Elizabeth's book, The Greatest Knight.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 49min
King John | A Slice of Medieval #5
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the last years of King John and the impact on English history compared to that of Magna Carta.
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