A Slice of Medieval

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and career of Justiciar Hubert de Burgh, who played an important role in the reigns of both King John and King Henry III. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian and author, David Pilling to discuss Edward I and Wales. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the Stanley Brothers, Thomas and William, and their roles during the Wars of the Roses Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the early eleventh century in England, with historical fiction author, Peter Gibbons. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

In our second 'Goes Tudor' episode, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Linda Porter, to discuss Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots, Henry VIII's elder sister. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks consider the question: how successful was King Stephen? Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the First Crusade with Michael Jecks. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Sharon's new book, Princesses of the Early Middle Ages. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Henry I. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, historian and archaeologist, Max Adams, to discuss the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Mercia. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

In our first 'Goes Tudor' episode, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historical fiction author, Tony Riches, to discuss Henry Tudor's path to the throne. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and historian, Nathen Amin, to discuss the rise and fall of Owain Glyndwr. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the problems faced by Britain in the fifth century after the end of Roman rule. They also consider whether there was actually a King Arthur. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and historian, Ian Mortimer, to discuss his new historical work, An A to Z of English History. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks re-visit some of their favourite Slice of Medieval episodes, including: Bernard Cornwell, JustinHill, Anne O'Brien and David Gilman. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks give their summer book recommendations along with guests: Kathryn Warner, Patricia Bracewell, Helen Castor, Scott Mariani, David Pilling, Catherine Hanley, Angus Donald, Sara Cockerill and Lauren Johnson. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and podcaster, Matthew Harffy, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Dominion of Dust which is set in eighth century Europe. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Lauren Johnson, to discuss the much-maligned Margaret Beaufort. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss, with Sara Cockerill, the remarkable Queen Eleanor of Castile. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Edward V and why he did not become king in 1483. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Angus Donald, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Templar Traitor. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by the Sheriff of Nottingham, Richard Townsley, to discuss the role of the medieval sheriff. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the three powerful English Earls of the Eleventh Century, established by King Cnut: Godwin of Wessex, Leofric of Mercia and Siward of Northumbria. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian and writer, Catherine Hanley, to discuss the life of Joanna Plantagenet. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian and writer, David Pilling, to discuss the the Royal House of Wales. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound