A Slice of Medieval

By Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

What's A Slice of Medieval about?

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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A Slice of Medieval episodes:

04.26.2019
The Wars of the Roses 35 - When is a King not a King?
Why did loyal Richard of Gloucester seize the throne from his 12 year old nephew? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
04.12.2019
The Wars of the Roses 34 - Off With His Head!
May 1483 and Richard, Duke of Gloucester takes measures to weaken any potential opponents... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
03.30.2019
The Wars of the Roses 33 - 1483 The Game Begins...
Edward IV has died and the scramble for the throne begins... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
03.15.2019
The Wars of the Roses 32 - Edward, Prince of Wales
One of the central figures in the crisis of 1483 is the young king, Edward V. I take a look at what we know about the boy. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
03.02.2019
The Wars of the Roses 31 - Gloucester, the Loyal Brother
We look at the role of Richard, Duke of Gloucester during Edward IV's second reign. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
02.15.2019
The Wars of the Roses 30 - Trouble with the In-laws??
During Edward IV's second reign much criticism has been levelled at the queen's Woodville family. Is it justified? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
02.02.2019
The Wars of the Roses 29 - 1470s A Surfeit of Brothers...
After the peace, comes the division of the spoils and the Duke of Clarence was not happy with his share. But then when was he ever happy? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
02.01.2019
Historical Fiction - Feud by Derek Birks
This is a sample of the audiobook of Feud, book 1 of the Rebels and Brothers series, set during the Wars of the Roses. Written by Derek Birks and narrated by Mike Rogers.
01.25.2019
The Wars of the Roses 28 - 1471 Peace, The Final Frontier...
Edward IV has secured his throne - again. His enemies are all dead - now all he has to do is control his allies. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
01.12.2019
The Wars of the Roses 27 - 1471 Peace in our time...
In the aftermath of Tewkesbury, a few more challenges remain if Edward IV is to finally secure his throne. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
12.22.2018
The Wars of the Roses 26 - 1471 Another Bloody Meadow...
Having defeated Warwick at Barnet, Edward IV must face yet another threat this time from the erstwhile queen, Margaret of Anjou and her son Edward of Westminster. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
12.14.2018
The Wars of the Roses 25 - 1471 The Fog of War...
The returned Edward IV faces his old friend and ally, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick in a medieval shoot out at the OK Corral. But then the fog of war descends... Image in the public domain Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
12.08.2018
The Wars of the Roses 24 - 1471 Coming in by the Windows...
King Edward IV has fled to Flanders, leaving his queen and his daughters in sanctuary. Warwick is now in control with an ailing Henry VI restored to the throne. What can Edward do to turn things around? Image courtesy of wikimedia Production...
11.30.2018
The Wars of the Roses 23 - 1470 Welcome to the House of Cards...
In 1470. The Earl of Warwick is finished - or is he? How strong is the Yorkist House of Cards? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
11.17.2018
The Wars of the Roses 22 - 1470 Warwick has a cunning plan...
In the winter of 1469-70 the Earl of Warwick contemplates outright rebellion to put his son in law, the Duke of Clarence, on the throne... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
11.10.2018
The Wars of the Roses 21 - 1469 The Kingmaker Illusion
Warwick and Clarence are discontented... something must be done! Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
11.03.2018
The Wars of the Roses 20 - Warwick, the Wedding Planner
Edward IV finds that keeping the peace is every bit as hard as winning the war. Law and order continues to be a problem and... in the north... something is stirring - something called Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Production music...
10.26.2018
The Wars of the Roses 19 - 1464 Be careful what you wish for...
Edward Iv has stamped out Lancastrian opposition, but now he must rule effectively to keep the fragile support he has won. He must also marry to get an heir to the throne but his choice of wife comes as a...
10.06.2018
The Wars of the Roses 18 - 1463/4 Last Chance Saloon...
1463-4 With the Yorkists closing in, the Lancastrians are very much in the Last Chance Saloon and running out of options. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
09.29.2018
The Wars of the Roses 17 - 1462 You Wouldn't Read About It...
In 1462, the fortunes of the House of Lancaster hang by a thread - can they recover? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
09.22.2018
The Wars of the Roses 16 - Who wants to be in my gang?
The battle of Towton has given Edward IV the throne, but can he keep it? Queen Margaret is working hard to ensure that he does not. But first she needs to find a few allies... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
09.15.2018
The Wars of the Roses 15 - 1461 The Bloody Meadow...
At last the struggle reaches its first great climax, at Towton in 1461. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
09.07.2018
The Wars of the Roses 14 - 1461 Our Sun of York
Richard Duke of York and his chief ally, the Earl of Salisbury, are dead. It's time for youth to play its part... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
09.01.2018
The Wars of the Roses 13 - Winter has come...
The Yorkists have possession of the king and are in the ascendant - it's 1455 all over again, isn't it? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
08.18.2018
The Wars of the Roses 12 - Warwick. the pirate earl...
The Duke of York is in Ireland but the hyperactive Earl of Warwick is on the move! Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
08.10.2018
The Wars of the Roses 11 - Let battle commence!
At last the talking stops and the fighting begins - yes, but as always, nothing is ever straightforward in the Wars of the Roses... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
07.14.2018
The Wars of the Roses 10 - Remind me why we're doing this? 1459
With all the major combatants heading for Ludlow in 1459, I take a moment to assess the motives of those involved. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
07.07.2018
The Wars of the Roses 9 - A Line in the Sand 1459
After the battle of St Albans, York was in control - but the same problems existed at court. Also, how could King Henry trust a man who had twice taken up arms against him? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
06.23.2018
The Wars of the Roses 8 - Bust-up at St Albans 1455
King Henry recovers at Christmas 1454. Somerset is released. Now what? Will York and the Nevilles let their control slip away? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
06.16.2018
The Wars of the Roses 7 - "Fasten Your Seatbelts..." it's 1454
The king's incapacity in 1453 throws the government into chaos. Someone will have to take charge - but who can be trusted? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
06.08.2018
The Wars of the Roses 6 - A Red Wedding? Trouble in the North in 1453
I take a look at the conflict brewing in the north of England in 1453 and how it affected the kingdom. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
06.01.2018
The Wars of the Roses 5 - Swords at Dawn? London 1452
I examine more closely the York – Somerset feud and how it almost brought England to the brink of warfare in February/March 1452. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
05.25.2018
The Wars of the Roses 4 - Bitter Rivals: York and Somerset
In Part 4 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I look at the beginning of the rivalry between Richard, Duke of York, and Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
05.16.2018
The Wars of the Roses 3 - Henry VI: Saint or Simpleton?
In Part 3 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I take a look at the reign of Henry VI up to 1450 and in particular how Henry's personality impacted on his policies. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
05.07.2018
The Wars of the Roses 2 - Kings and Nobles
In Part 2 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I examine the minority of Henry VI and the role it played in the wars. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
04.29.2018
The Wars of the Roses 1 - The Original Game of Thrones
This is the first of a series of podcasts on the Wars of the Roses. In this podcast I look at England before the Wars. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
04.20.2018
Where Does History Come From?
Where Does History Come From? What do we believe happened in the past and why? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

What's A Slice of Medieval about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

A Slice of Medieval episodes:

The Wars of the Roses 35 - When is a King not a King?

The Wars of the Roses 34 - Off With His Head!

The Wars of the Roses 33 - 1483 The Game Begins...

The Wars of the Roses 32 - Edward, Prince of Wales

The Wars of the Roses 31 - Gloucester, the Loyal Brother

The Wars of the Roses 30 - Trouble with the In-laws??

The Wars of the Roses 29 - 1470s A Surfeit of Brothers...

Historical Fiction - Feud by Derek Birks

The Wars of the Roses 28 - 1471 Peace, The Final Frontier...

The Wars of the Roses 27 - 1471 Peace in our time...

The Wars of the Roses 26 - 1471 Another Bloody Meadow...

The Wars of the Roses 25 - 1471 The Fog of War...

The Wars of the Roses 24 - 1471 Coming in by the Windows...

The Wars of the Roses 23 - 1470 Welcome to the House of Cards...

The Wars of the Roses 22 - 1470 Warwick has a cunning plan...

The Wars of the Roses 21 - 1469 The Kingmaker Illusion

The Wars of the Roses 20 - Warwick, the Wedding Planner

The Wars of the Roses 19 - 1464 Be careful what you wish for...

The Wars of the Roses 18 - 1463/4 Last Chance Saloon...

The Wars of the Roses 17 - 1462 You Wouldn't Read About It...

The Wars of the Roses 16 - Who wants to be in my gang?

The Wars of the Roses 15 - 1461 The Bloody Meadow...

The Wars of the Roses 14 - 1461 Our Sun of York

The Wars of the Roses 13 - Winter has come...

The Wars of the Roses 12 - Warwick. the pirate earl...

The Wars of the Roses 11 - Let battle commence!

The Wars of the Roses 10 - Remind me why we're doing this? 1459

The Wars of the Roses 9 - A Line in the Sand 1459

The Wars of the Roses 8 - Bust-up at St Albans 1455

The Wars of the Roses 7 - "Fasten Your Seatbelts..." it's 1454

The Wars of the Roses 6 - A Red Wedding? Trouble in the North in 1453

The Wars of the Roses 5 - Swords at Dawn? London 1452

The Wars of the Roses 4 - Bitter Rivals: York and Somerset

The Wars of the Roses 3 - Henry VI: Saint or Simpleton?

The Wars of the Roses 2 - Kings and Nobles

The Wars of the Roses 1 - The Original Game of Thrones

Where Does History Come From?