A Slice of Medieval

Feb 20 2025 109 ep. 36 mins 376
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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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The Tarnished Crown | A Slice of Medieval #61

Feb 20 2025 47 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Tarnished Crown series, set during the Wars of the Roses, with historical fiction author, C F Dunn. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Saxons & Vikings | A Slice of Medieval #60

Feb 11 2025 49 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Saxons and Vikings with historical fiction author, Peter Gibbons. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Book Launch Special - Podcast 59

Jan 21 2025 70 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss their new books, both of which are published on 30th January 2025. Sharon's Scotland's Medieval Queens from St Margaret to Margaret of Denmark and Derek's A Guide to the Wars of the Roses Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

King Cnut | A Slice of Medieval #58

Jan 06 2025 65 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of King Cnut. Does he deserve the title 'Great'? Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Joan of Kent | A Slice of Medieval #57

Dec 31 2024 58 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and loves of Joan of Kent with Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The Royal Rebel. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

A Medieval Christmas | A Slice of Medieval #56

Dec 15 2024 42 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly, and writer, Derek Birks, talk to Toni Mount about medieval Christmas traditions. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Medieval Speed | A Slice of Medieval #55

Dec 03 2024 61 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Speed with historian, Ian Mortimer. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound Photo courtesy of Sophie Mortimer

Alfred the Great - A Slice of Medieval #54

Nov 19 2024 44 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of King Alfred the Great with Steven A McKay, author of The Heathen Horde. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Medieval Saints and their Sins| A Slice of Medieval #53

Nov 05 2024 46 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss medieval saints and their sins with historian, Luke Daly. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

The Mortimers & Court of Betrayal | A Slice of Medieval #52

Oct 22 2024 48 mins  
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the relationship between Roger Mortimer and his wife, Joan with Anne O'Brien, author of the novel, Court of Betrayal. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound