Best A Slice Of Medieval Podcasts (2025)

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Emma of Normandy | A Slice of Medieval #69 41:38

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of Emma of Normandy with historical novelist, Patricia Bracewell. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Summer 2025 Book Recommendations| A Slice of Medieval #68 32:16

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks give their summer book recommendations along with guests: Ian Mortimer, Elizabeth Chadwick, C F Dunn, Matthew Lewis, Peter Gibbons, Annie Whitehead and Toni Mount.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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John of Gaunt | A Slice of Medieval #67 59:40

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of John of Gaunt with historian, Kathryn Warner.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Medieval Murders | A Slice of Medieval #66 58:18

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Murders with Annie WhiteheadMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Medieval Policing | A Slice of Medieval #65 50:15

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Policing with Tom Andrews.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Edward IV | A Slice of Medieval #64 1:18:26

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Edward IV - was he a hero or a villain?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Thomas Becket | A Slice of Medieval #63 1:11:47

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the rise and fall of Thomas Becket and his turbulent relationship with Henry II.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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The Peasants'Revolt | A Slice of Medieval #62 1:01:23

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Peasants' Revolt with historian, Matthew Lewis.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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The Tarnished Crown | A Slice of Medieval #61 47:47

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Saxons & Vikings | A Slice of Medieval #60 49:04

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Book Launch Special - Podcast 59 1:10:34

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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 RosesMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound…

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King Cnut | A Slice of Medieval #58 1:05:29

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Joan of Kent | A Slice of Medieval #57 58:27

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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A Medieval Christmas | A Slice of Medieval #56 42:29

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly, and writer, Derek Birks, talk to Toni Mount about medieval Christmas traditions.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Medieval Speed | A Slice of Medieval #55 1:01:10

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Speed with historian, Ian Mortimer.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundPhoto courtesy of Sophie MortimerBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Alfred the Great - A Slice of Medieval #54 44:45

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Medieval Saints and their Sins| A Slice of Medieval #53 46:38

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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The Mortimers & Court of Betrayal | A Slice of Medieval #52 48:50

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Magna Carta| A Slice of Medieval #51 48:49

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and longevity of Magna Carta.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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HNS Conference 2024 - Writing Medieval Podcast #50 41:44

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During the 2024 HNS Conference at Dartington Hall in Devon, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss 'How to write fiction about medieval times' with bestselling authors: Elizabeth Chadwick, David Gilman & Matthew Harffy. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound…

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Heiresses during the Wars of the Roses | A Slice of Medieval #2 46:44

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Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks discuss how 'teenage' heiresses influenced the course of the Wars of the Roses, how central they were to its events and the toll it took upon them.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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The Woodvilles | A Slice of Medieval #31 1:14:25

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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.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Xmas Special 2023 | Podcast #30 1:06:16

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical novelist, Derek Birks share a Christmas Special with fellow podcasters and authors, Matthew Harffy and Steven A McKay.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundHolly Image courtesy of rawpixel.com on FreepikBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Harald Hardrada | A Slice of Medieval #29 47:26

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Harald Hardrada and the book Viking Fire, with guest author, Justin Hill.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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The Last Templar | A Slice of Medieval #28 49:30

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss The Last Templar and murder mysteries with guest author, Michael JecksMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Aethelflaed | A Slice of Medieval #26 1:10:11

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, with guest author and historian, Annie Whitehead.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Christine de Pisan | A Slice of Medieval #25 42:58

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the career of the remarkable medieval writer, Christine de Pisan.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Nicholaa de la Haye | A Slice of Medieval #15 52:51

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Historical novelist Derek Birks chats to historian Sharon Bennett Connolly about her new book about Nicholaa de la Haye, King John's Right Hand Lady.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Vikings and Berserkers | A Slice of Medieval #14 42:07

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Saxons with Matthew Harffy | A Slice of Medieval #8 1:05:23

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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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks