Episodes

  • 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
  • Henry IV | A Slice of Medieval #70

    Henry IV | A Slice of Medieval #70
    Jul 2 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and times of King Henry IV with historian, Helen Castor. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Emma of Normandy | A Slice of Medieval #69

    Emma of Normandy | A Slice of Medieval #69
    Jun 18 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of Emma of Normandy with historical novelist, Patricia Bracewell. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    42 mins
  • Summer 2025 Book Recommendations| A Slice of Medieval #68

    Summer 2025 Book Recommendations| A Slice of Medieval #68
    Jun 4 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks give their summer book recommendations along with guests: Ian Mortimer, Elizabeth Chadwick, C F Dunn, Matthew Lewis, Peter Gibbons, Annie Whitehead and Toni Mount. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    32 mins
  • John of Gaunt | A Slice of Medieval #67

    John of Gaunt | A Slice of Medieval #67
    May 21 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of John of Gaunt with historian, Kathryn Warner. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr