Episodes

  • Eleanor of Castile | A Slice of Medieval #78

    Eleanor of Castile | A Slice of Medieval #78
    Oct 22 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss, with Sara Cockerill, the remarkable Queen Eleanor of Castile. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    54 mins
  • Edward V | A Slice of Medieval #77

    Edward V | A Slice of Medieval #77
    Oct 8 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Edward V and why he did not become king in 1483. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76

    Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76
    Sep 16 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Angus Donald, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Templar Traitor. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    50 mins
  • The Sheriff of Nottingham| A Slice of Medieval #75

    The Sheriff of Nottingham| A Slice of Medieval #75
    Sep 10 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by the Sheriff of Nottingham, Richard Townsley, to discuss the role of the medieval sheriff. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    46 mins
  • A Triumvirate of English Earls | A Slice of Medieval #74

    A Triumvirate of English Earls | A Slice of Medieval #74
    Aug 27 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the three powerful English Earls of the Eleventh Century, established by King Cnut: Godwin of Wessex, Leofric of Mercia and Siward of Northumbria. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Joanna Plantagenet | A Slice of Medieval #73

    Joanna Plantagenet | A Slice of Medieval #73
    Aug 13 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian and writer, Catherine Hanley, to discuss the life of Joanna Plantagenet. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Royal House of Wales | A Slice of Medieval #72

    The Royal House of Wales | A Slice of Medieval #72
    Jul 30 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian and writer, David Pilling, to discuss the the Royal House of Wales. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    58 mins
  • The Third Crusade and Pilgrim's Revenge | A Slice of Medieval #71

    The Third Crusade and Pilgrim's Revenge | A Slice of Medieval #71
    Jul 16 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by bestselling novelist, Scott Mariani, to discuss the Third Crusade and his new novel, Pilgrim's Revenge. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    53 mins