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.
Episodes
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Sep 3, 2024 • 50min
The Last Templar | A Slice of Medieval #28
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss The Last Templar and murder mysteries with guest author, Michael Jecks
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Sep 3, 2024 • 47min
Harald Hardrada | A Slice of Medieval #29
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Harald Hardrada and the book Viking Fire, with guest author, Justin Hill.
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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 • 40min
Bernard Cornwell and Agincourt | A Slice of Medieval #16
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest author, Bernard Cornwell, Agincourt, archers and all things Hundred Years War.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 14min
The Woodvilles | A Slice of Medieval #31
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the often maligned Woodville family and their part in the Wars of the Roses.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Aethelflaed | A Slice of Medieval #26
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, with guest author and historian, Annie Whitehead.
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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 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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Sep 3, 2024 • 53min
Napoleon's Spy | A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue! #20
A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue!
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks step out of their comfort zone to talk to Ben Kane about his new book, Napoleon's Spy.
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