A Slice of Medieval

1. Richard III | A Slice of Medieval #105

   04.11.20261 Std. 31 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks attempt to answer the question: What is it about Richard III? in discussion with writer, historian and podcaster, Matthew Lewis. Music by Adriel Fair …

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   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks attempt to answer the question: What is it about Richard III? in discussion with writer, historian and podcaster, Matthew Lewis. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

2. Robert the Bruce | A Slice of Medieval #104

   21.10.20261 Std. 15 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks discuss Robert the Bruce with historian Fiona Watson. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine | A Slice of Medieval #103

   07.10.202653 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author Sara Cockerill to discuss the life and importance of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

4. Anne of Cleves | A Slice of Medieval #102

   23.09.20261 Std. 3 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Nicola Cornick to discuss the life of Anne of Cleves. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

5. ElizabethWoodville | A Slice of Medieval # 101

   09.09.20261 Std. 27 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks discuss Queen Elizabeth Woodville. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

6. Bayeux Tapestry & Domesday Book | A Slice of Medieval #100!

   26.08.20261 Std. 1 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined for their 100th podcast by archaeologist, historian and writer, Max Adams, to discuss the Bayeux Tapestry and Domesday Book. Music by Adriel …

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   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined for their 100th podcast by archaeologist, historian and writer, Max Adams, to discuss the Bayeux Tapestry and Domesday Book. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

7. Henry VIII | A Slice of Medieval #99

   12.08.20261 Std. 9 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Steven Veerapen, to discuss King Henry VIII, the subject of his new book, Overlord. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

8. The Warenne Earls of Surrey | A Slice of Medieval #98

   29.07.20261 Std. 14 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the origins and fortunes of the Warenne family. As Earls of Surrey they played a prominent part in all the major events of the …

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   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the origins and fortunes of the Warenne family. As Earls of Surrey they played a prominent part in all the major events of the middle ages. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

9. The Hundred Years War - Rage of Swords | A Slice of Medieval #97

   15.07.202653 Min.Als Nächstes

   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, David Gilman to discuss where his new book, Rage of Swords, fits into the Hundred Years War. Music by Adriel Fair …

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   Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, David Gilman to discuss where his new book, Rage of Swords, fits into the Hundred Years War. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

10. Hubert de Burgh | A Slice of Medieval #96

    01.07.20261 Std. 6 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of Justiciar Hubert de Burgh, who played an important role in the reigns of both King John and King Henry III …

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    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of Justiciar Hubert de Burgh, who played an important role in the reigns of both King John and King Henry III. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

11. Edward I and Wales | A Slice of Medieval #95

    17.06.20261 Std. 7 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian and author, David Pilling to discuss Edward I and Wales. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

12. The Stanley Brothers | A Slice of Medieval #94

    03.06.20261 Std. 22 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Stanley Brothers, Thomas and William, and their roles during the Wars of the Roses Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

13. England in the Early 11th century | A Slice of Medieval #93

    20.05.202654 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the early eleventh century in England, with historical fiction author, Peter Gibbons. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

14. Margaret Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #92

    06.05.20261 Std. 10 Min.Als Nächstes

    In our second 'Goes Tudor' episode, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Linda Porter, to discuss Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots, Henry VIII's elder …

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    In our second 'Goes Tudor' episode, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Linda Porter, to discuss Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots, Henry VIII's elder sister. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

15. King Stephen | A Slice of Medieval #91

    22.04.20261 Std. 13 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks consider the question: how successful was King Stephen? Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

16. The First Crusade | A Slice of Medieval #90

    08.04.202658 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the First Crusade with Michael Jecks. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

17. Medieval Princesses | A Slice of Medieval #89

    25.03.202655 Min.Als Nächstes

    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

18. Henry I | A Slice of Medieval #88

    11.03.20261 Std. 23 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Henry I. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

19. Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87

    25.02.20261 Std. 3 Min.Als Nächstes

    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 …

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    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

20. Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86

    11.02.20261 Std. 3 Min.Als Nächstes

    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 …

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    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

21. OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85

    28.01.202648 Min.Als Nächstes

    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. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

22. Post Roman Britain | A Slice of Medieval #84

    14.01.20261 Std. 11 Min.Als Nächstes

    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 …

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    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. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

23. An A to Z of English History | A Slice of Medieval #83

    31.12.202554 Min.Als Nächstes

    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. Music by Adriel Fair …

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    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. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

24. Christmas Episode 2025 | A Slice of Medieval #82

    17.12.202547 Min.Als Nächstes

    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 …

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    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

25. December Book Recommendations | A Slice of Medieval #81

    03.12.202544 Min.Als Nächstes

    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 …

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    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

26. Eighth Century Europe | A Slice of Medieval #80

    19.11.20251 Std. 5 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and podcaster, Matthew Harffy, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Dominion of Dust which is set …

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    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and podcaster, Matthew Harffy, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Dominion of Dust which is set in eighth century Europe. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

27. MargaretBeaufort | A Slice of Medieval #79

    05.11.20251 Std. 11 Min.Als Nächstes

    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Lauren Johnson, to discuss the much-maligned Margaret Beaufort. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

28. Eleanor of Castile | A Slice of Medieval #78

    22.10.202554 Min.Als Nächstes

    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

29. Edward V | A Slice of Medieval #77

    08.10.20251 Std. 20 Min.Als Nächstes

    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

30. Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76

    16.09.202550 Min.Als Nächstes

    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 …

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    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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