A Slice of Medieval

Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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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.

  1. Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87

    6D AGO

    Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87

    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

    1h 3m
  2. Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86

    FEB 11

    Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86

    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

    1h 3m
  3. OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85

    JAN 28

    OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85

    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

    48 min
  4. Post Roman Britain | A Slice of Medieval #84

    JAN 14

    Post Roman Britain | A Slice of Medieval #84

    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

    1h 11m
  5. An A to Z of English History | A Slice of Medieval #83

    12/31/2025

    An A to Z of English History | A Slice of Medieval #83

    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

    54 min
  6. Christmas Episode 2025 | A Slice of Medieval #82

    12/17/2025

    Christmas Episode 2025 | A Slice of Medieval #82

    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

    47 min
  7. December Book Recommendations | A Slice of Medieval #81

    12/03/2025

    December Book Recommendations | A Slice of Medieval #81

    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

    44 min
  8. Eighth Century Europe | A Slice of Medieval #80

    11/19/2025

    Eighth Century Europe | A Slice of Medieval #80

    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

    1h 5m
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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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  • Creator
    Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    A Slice of Medieval

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