Best A Slice Of Medieval Podcasts (2025)

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

9d ago50:15

50:15

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

26d ago1:18:26

1:18:26

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

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

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

2M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

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

2M ago47:47

47:47

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

3M ago49:04

49:04

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

3M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

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

4M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

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

4M ago58:27

58:27

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

5M ago42:29

42:29

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

5M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

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

5M ago44:45

44:45

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

6M ago46:38

46:38

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

6M ago48:50

48:50

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

7M ago48:49

48:49

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

7M ago41:44

41:44

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

8M ago46:44

46:44

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

8M ago49:30

49:30

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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The Anarchy | A Slice of Medieval #1 33:43

8M ago33:43

33:43

Historian Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks combine in this first podcast about the Anarchy.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Katharina | A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #44 53:58

8M ago53:58

53:58

Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist Margaret Skea, her duology which tells the story of the remarkable Katharina von Bora - wife of Martin Luther. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Women of the American Revolution| A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #49 36:31

8M ago36:31

36:31

In a Going Rogue episode, Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Women of the American Revolution with author, Samantha Wilcoxson.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Simon de Montfort| A Slice of Medieval #32 1:04:28

8M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

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.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

8M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

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

8M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

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

8M ago47:26

47:26

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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Robert and Penelope Devereux | A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue #27 52:15

8M ago52:15

52:15

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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

8M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

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

8M ago42:58

42:58

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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Bernard Cornwell and Agincourt | A Slice of Medieval #16 39:34

8M ago39:34

39:34

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest author, Bernard Cornwell, Agincourt, archers and all things Hundred Years War.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

8M ago52:51

52:51

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

8M ago42:07

42:07

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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William Rufus | A Slice of Medieval #13 44:04

8M ago44:04

44:04

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the much-maligned king, William II - popularly know as Rufus.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

8M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

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

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Before 1066 | A Slice of Medieval #7 50:11

8M ago50:11

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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the succession problems of late Anglo-Saxon England and their effect on the events of 1066.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Podcasts Worth a Listen

A Slice Of Medieval Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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A Slice of Medieval

Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Book Launch Special - Podcast 59 1:10:34

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Anarchy | A Slice of Medieval #1 33:43

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Katharina | A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #44 53:58

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Women of the American Revolution| A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #49 36:31

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Simon de Montfort| A Slice of Medieval #32 1:04:28

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

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

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

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Robert and Penelope Devereux | A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue #27 52:15

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

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

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Bernard Cornwell and Agincourt | A Slice of Medieval #16 39:34

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

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

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William Rufus | A Slice of Medieval #13 44:04

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

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Before 1066 | A Slice of Medieval #7 50:11