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

    The Weardale Campaign (1327)

    The Weardale Campaign (1327)

    In 1327, Scottish forces invaded England, posing the first test for the newly crowned Edward III. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English response turned out so badly.
    You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    • 1 hr
    The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212)

    The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212)

    A turning point in the history of Iberia, the year 1212 would see the combined armies of Castile, Aragon and Navarre facing off against the Almohads. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about a key battle of the Reconquista. 

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Q&A #10: How did weather impact medieval battles?

    Q&A #10: How did weather impact medieval battles?

    It is a Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, with Michael and Kelly answering listener questions. In this episode, they talk about the impact of weather on medieval battles, how often did soldiers train, and why are there more sources about the Battle of Crecy (1346) than the Battle of Poitiers (1356).
    You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Siege of Constantinople (1453)

    The Siege of Constantinople (1453)

    One of the key dates from the Middle Ages is the year 1453. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the Ottomans were able to conquer the city of Constantinople and bring an end to the Byzantine Empire.
    You can support this podcast on Patreon. - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    • 1 hr 12 min
    The Battle of Halidon Hill (1333)

    The Battle of Halidon Hill (1333)

    Scotland and England are at war again, with the important border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed under siege. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English were able to inflict a quick and devastating defeat on the Scots.
    You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Battles of Thermopylae

    The Battles of Thermopylae

    A rather unassuming spot in Greece has seen dozens of battles throughout history. On this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries are joined by Myke Cole to talk about the book The Killing Ground: A Biography of Thermopylae, written by Michael and Myke.
    You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

    • 1 hr 10 min

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