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 8, 2018 • 15min
The Wars of the Roses 6 - A Red Wedding? Trouble in the North in 1453
I take a look at the conflict brewing in the north of England in 1453 and how it affected the kingdom.
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Jun 1, 2018 • 11min
The Wars of the Roses 5 - Swords at Dawn? London 1452
I examine more closely the York – Somerset feud and how it almost brought England to the brink of warfare in February/March 1452.
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May 25, 2018 • 12min
The Wars of the Roses 4 - Bitter Rivals: York and Somerset
In Part 4 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I look at the beginning of the rivalry between Richard, Duke of York, and Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset.
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May 16, 2018 • 11min
The Wars of the Roses 3 - Henry VI: Saint or Simpleton?
In Part 3 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I take a look at the reign of Henry VI up to 1450 and in particular how Henry's personality impacted on his policies.
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May 7, 2018 • 11min
The Wars of the Roses 2 - Kings and Nobles
In Part 2 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I examine the minority of Henry VI and the role it played in the wars.
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Apr 29, 2018 • 14min
The Wars of the Roses 1 - The Original Game of Thrones
This is the first of a series of podcasts on the Wars of the Roses. In this podcast I look at England before the Wars.
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Apr 20, 2018 • 11min
Where Does History Come From?
Where Does History Come From? What do we believe happened in the past and why?
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