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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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 11min
MargaretBeaufort | A Slice of Medieval #79
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
Oct 22, 2025 • 54min
Eleanor of Castile | A Slice of Medieval #78
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
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 20min
Edward V | A Slice of Medieval #77
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
Sep 16, 2025 • 50min
Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76
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
Sep 10, 2025 • 46min
The Sheriff of Nottingham| A Slice of Medieval #75
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
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 26min
A Triumvirate of English Earls | A Slice of Medieval #74
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
Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 2min
Joanna Plantagenet | A Slice of Medieval #73
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
Jul 30, 2025 • 58min
The Royal House of Wales | A Slice of Medieval #72
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
Jul 16, 2025 • 53min
The Third Crusade and Pilgrim's Revenge | A Slice of Medieval #71
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
Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 21min
Henry IV | A Slice of Medieval #70
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
