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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Jun 18, 2025 • 42min
Emma of Normandy | A Slice of Medieval #69
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
Jun 4, 2025 • 32min
Summer 2025 Book Recommendations| A Slice of Medieval #68
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
May 21, 2025 • 60min
John of Gaunt | A Slice of Medieval #67
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
May 7, 2025 • 58min
Medieval Murders | A Slice of Medieval #66
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Murders with Annie Whitehead
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Apr 23, 2025 • 50min
Medieval Policing | A Slice of Medieval #65
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Policing with Tom Andrews.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 18min
Edward IV | A Slice of Medieval #64
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Edward IV - was he a hero or a villain?
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 12min
Thomas Becket | A Slice of Medieval #63
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the rise and fall of Thomas Becket and his turbulent relationship with Henry II.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Peasants'Revolt | A Slice of Medieval #62
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Peasants' Revolt with historian, Matthew Lewis.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Feb 21, 2025 • 48min
The Tarnished Crown | A Slice of Medieval #61
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Tarnished Crown series, set during the Wars of the Roses, with historical fiction author, C F Dunn.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Feb 12, 2025 • 49min
Saxons & Vikings | A Slice of Medieval #60
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Saxons and Vikings with historical fiction author, Peter Gibbons.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
