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 • 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 • 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 • 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 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 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 43min
Christine de Pisan | A Slice of Medieval #25
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the career of the remarkable medieval writer, Christine de Pisan.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 50min
The Pastons | A Slice of Medieval #21
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historical fiction author, Anne O'Brien, the Paston family and the importance of their numerous letters for our understanding of 15th century life in England.
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