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 • 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.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 5min
Margaret of Anjou | A Slice of Medieval #19
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Margaret of Anjou - the queen of Henry VI who divides historical opinion.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 42min
Vikings and Berserkers | A Slice of Medieval #14
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest author, Angus Donald, his bestselling Fireborn Series.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 49min
Edward the Elder | A Slice of Medieval #11
Historian Sharon Bennett Connolly and author Derek Birks discuss Edward the Elder's reign, strategic alliances, power struggles, submissions, strategic marriages, besieging the Danes, and the collaborative success of Ethel Fled and Edward in a fascinating exploration of medieval history.
Sep 3, 2024 • 48min
The Two Loves of Edward III| A Slice of Medieval #46
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the two loves of Edward III, Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers, with author, Gemma Holman.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine | A Slice of Medieval #24
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the great medieval power couple of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, with guest historian, Matthew Lewis.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 52min
Robert and Penelope Devereux | A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue #27
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Queen Elizabeth's favourite, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and his flamboyant sister, Penelope Devereux, with guest author Tony Riches.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 42min
Robin Hood | A Slice of Medieval #18
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historical fiction author, Steven A McKay, how he came to write his Robin Hood series and also his forthcoming book on Alfred the Great.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 5min
Saxons with Matthew Harffy | A Slice of Medieval #8
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks talk with guest historical fiction author, Matthew Harrfy, about his books set in Anglo-Saxon Northumbria.
Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Nov 24, 2019 • 19min
The Wars of the Roses 46 - The end of the House of York?
Perkin Warbeck continues to present a problem for Henry VII, desperate to secure the future of his new dynasty.
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