A Slice of Medieval
Robert the Bruce | A Slice of Medieval #104
Oct 21, 20261h 15m
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks discuss Robert the Bruce with historian Fiona Watson. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
About this Podcast:
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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What is A Slice of Medieval about?
Derek Birks is an author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a who writes mainly about women.
What has A Slice of Medieval covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Robert the Bruce | A Slice of Medieval #104" (21 October 2026, 75 minutes), "Eleanor of Aquitaine | A Slice of Medieval #103" (7 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "Anne of Cleves | A Slice of Medieval #102" (23 September 2026, 63 minutes).
How often does A Slice of Medieval publish?
A Slice of Medieval publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 152 episodes.
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Booking probability for A Slice of Medieval is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Slice of Medieval requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Slice of Medieval's contact route on record: verified email.
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A Slice of Medieval is a society podcast with 152 episodes published.
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A Slice of Medieval
Eleanor of Aquitaine | A Slice of Medieval #103
Oct 7, 202653 minHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author Sara Cockerill to discuss the life and importance of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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Anne of Cleves | A Slice of Medieval #102
Sep 23, 20261h 3mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Nicola Cornick to discuss the life of Anne of Cleves. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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ElizabethWoodville | A Slice of Medieval # 101
Sep 9, 20261h 27mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks discuss Queen Elizabeth Woodville. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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Bayeux Tapestry & Domesday Book | A Slice of Medieval #100!
Aug 26, 20261h 1mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined for their 100th podcast by archaeologist, historian and writer, Max Adams, to discuss the Bayeux Tapestry and Domesday Book. Music by Adriel Fair...
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Henry VIII | A Slice of Medieval #99
Aug 12, 20261h 9mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Steven Veerapen, to discuss King Henry VIII, the subject of his new book, Overlord. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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The Warenne Earls of Surrey | A Slice of Medieval #98
Jul 29, 20261h 14mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the origins and fortunes of the Warenne family. As Earls of Surrey they played a prominent part in all the major events of the middle ages...
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The Hundred Years War - Rage of Swords | A Slice of Medieval #97
Jul 15, 202653 minHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, David Gilman to discuss where his new book, Rage of Swords, fits into the Hundred Years War. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from...
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Hubert de Burgh | A Slice of Medieval #96
Jul 1, 20261h 6mHistorian, 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...
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Edward I and Wales | A Slice of Medieval #95
Jun 17, 20261h 7mHistorian, 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
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The Stanley Brothers | A Slice of Medieval #94
Jun 3, 20261h 22mHistorian, 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
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England in the Early 11th century | A Slice of Medieval #93
May 20, 202654 minHistorian, 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
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Margaret Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #92
May 6, 20261h 10mIn 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...
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King Stephen | A Slice of Medieval #91
Apr 22, 20261h 13mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks consider the question: how successful was King Stephen? Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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The First Crusade | A Slice of Medieval #90
Apr 8, 202658 minHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the First Crusade with Michael Jecks. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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Medieval Princesses | A Slice of Medieval #89
Mar 25, 202655 minHistorian, 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
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Henry I | A Slice of Medieval #88
Mar 11, 20261h 23mHistorian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Henry I. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87
Feb 25, 20261h 3mHistorian, 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...
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Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86
Feb 11, 20261h 3mIn 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...
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OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85
Jan 28, 202648 minHistorian, 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
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