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Medieval warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston - talking about battles, sieges, and military history in the Middle Ages.

  1. 6 FEB

    The Battle of Verneuil (1424)

    After Henry V's death, the Hundred Years' War flares back to life as a Franco-Scottish army confronts the English in Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly dig into the Battle of Verneuil—one of the war's bloodiest clashes—and why it mattered. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists

    1 h y 18 min

  2. 24 ENE

    The Battle of Dupplin Moor (1332)

    Scotland's in turmoil in the 1330s—and Edward III spots an opening. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly break down the Battle of Dupplin Moor, where tactics, terrain, and timing turn chaos into catastrophe. You can support this podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    1 h y 5 min

  3. 2 ENE

    Q&A #13: How Do You Write About Joan of Arc?

    In the latest Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly tackle listener questions on Joan of Arc, standout new books on medieval warfare, and whether Richard III really killed the Princes in the Tower. You can support this podcast and listen to it ad-free on Medievalists.net's Patreon  - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    1 h y 6 min

  4. 26/12/2025

    The Siege of Montségur (1243-44)

    In this episode of Bow & Blade, the Michael and Kelly head to the Pyrenean stronghold of Montségur to unpack the dramatic siege that brought the Cathar refuge to its end. They explore how faith, politics, and military pressure collided on the mountain—and what the fall of Montségur meant for the wider Albigensian Crusade.

    1 h y 4 min

  5. 17/12/2025

    The Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297)

    In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the Battle of Stirling Bridge in Scotland as a clear example of poor generalship. Focusing on the English command's mistakes, they explore how underestimating William Wallace and the Scottish forces led to disastrous decisions over terrain and timing. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    1 h y 5 min

  6. 14/10/2025

    The Sieges of Rome (410 & 455)

    As the Eternal City's power waned, enemies closed in. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly delve into two devastating sieges of Rome — one led by the Goths, the other by the Vandals.

    1 h y 16 min

  7. 15/09/2025

    A Summer in Castles

    In this episode of the podcast, Michael and Kelly let us know where they have been the last few months - and this includes going to a lot of medieval castles and cities. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists Bow & Blade is hosted by  Kelly DeVries is an Emeritus Professor at Loyola University in Maryland and Honorary Historical Consultant at the Royal Armouries.  Michael Livingston teaches at The Citadel and is the author of numerous books on medieval history as well as fiction novels.

    1 h y 22 min

  8. 31/03/2025

    Q&A #12: How strong were gunpowder weapons in the Middle Ages?

    In this episode, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including: Which medieval sites should one visit in southern England and Wales? Was Gilles de Rais guilty of being a mass-murderer? How strong were gunpowder weapons in the Middle Ages?   You can support this podcast, and listen to it ad-free, by joining our Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    1 h y 2 min
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Medieval warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston - talking about battles, sieges, and military history in the Middle Ages.

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    Medievalists.net
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
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