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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Sep 3, 2024 • 54min
Katharina | A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #44
Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist Margaret Skea, her duology which tells the story of the remarkable Katharina von Bora - wife of Martin Luther.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
Aethelred the Unready?? |A Slice of Medieval #45
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: How Unready was Aethelred II?
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Sep 3, 2024 • 46min
Medieval Myth Busting | A Slice of Medieval #47
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss some medieval myths with buildings archaeologist and author, James Wright.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 19min
Richard Duke of York| A Slice of Medieval #48
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: Was Richard Duke of York a loyal lord or a traitorous knave?
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Sep 3, 2024 • 37min
Women of the American Revolution| A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #49
In a Going Rogue episode, Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Women of the American Revolution with author, Samantha Wilcoxson.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Two Matildas| A Slice of Medieval #42
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks compare the Empress Matilda with Queen Matilda of Boulogne - two powerful women on opposite sides during the Anarchy of the 12th century.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Simon de Montfort| A Slice of Medieval #32
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss how novelist Ian Ross portrays Simon de Montfort in his books Battle Song and War Cry.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Xmas Special 2023 | Podcast #30
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical novelist, Derek Birks share a Christmas Special with fellow podcasters and authors, Matthew Harffy and Steven A McKay.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
Athelstan and Brunanburh | A Slice of Medieval #33
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with novelist M.J. Porter how she portrays Athelstan and Brunanburh in her Brunanburh Series.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 49min
King Arthur | A Slice of Medieval #34
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with novelist Angus Donald his new serialised King Arthur stories.
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