A Slice of Medieval Podcast
1) Henry I | A Slice of Medieval #88
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Henry I. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
2) 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 A...Show More
3) 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 thro...Show More
4) 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 f...Show More
5) 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 actua...Show More
6) 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 Ian Mortimer, to discuss his new historical work, An A to Z of English History. Music by Adriel Fair li...Show More
7) 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 Gilma...Show More
8) 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 P...Show More
9) 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 whic...Show More
10) MargaretBeaufort | A Slice of Medieval #79
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Lauren Johnson, to discuss the much-maligned Margaret Beaufort. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epid...Show More