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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.
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Books and Brews Podcast

Michael Agnew and Laura Vosika

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The Books & Brews Podcast is the place where literature and beer meet. Each month we welcome a new guest author to read and discuss their work. Author Laura Vosika leads in-depth interviews to delve into the motivations, inspirations and preoccupations of each guest. Certified Cicerone® Michael Agnew pours beers specifically selected to pair with the writer’s work. It’s an hour of entertaining erudition that hits your mind and your mouth.
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Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually ex ...
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This episode is releasing on the cusp of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. By the time you listen to it, the United States may have elected its first female president (coincidentally the 47th president to go with ItG's 47th episode). That looming election and the way attacks on Kamala Harris mirror the attacks made on politically savvy women of …
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the relationship between Roger Mortimer and his wife, Joan with Anne O'Brien, author of the novel, Court of Betrayal.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Michael C. Keith is the author of an acclaimed memoir––The Next Better Place–a young adult novel––Life is Falling Sideways––and 20 story collections, including, Of Night and Light, Everything is Epic, Sad Boy, And Through the Trembling Air, Hoag’s Object, The Collector of Tears, If Things Were Made To Last Forever, Caricatures, The Near Enough, Bit…
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What do you get when you combine a body builder known for playing Hercules, some martial arts action, and spaghetti westerns with an Alexandre Dumas novel? Why a Robin Hood movie, of course!!! This was easily the strangest Robin Hood movie that we've seen to date, but a fascinating film to consider in the context of the other films coming out at th…
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How did people in the middle ages perceive the figure of Robin Hood? Did social class or occupation affect those perceptions? How violent were the early stories? Where did the idea come from that Robin Hood wears green? Historian and Robin Hood scholar Will Hoff and I sit down to discuss how Robin Hood was viewed and how he was utilized between the…
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During the 2024 HNS Conference at Dartington Hall in Devon, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss 'How to write fiction about medieval times' with bestselling authors: Elizabeth Chadwick, David Gilman & Matthew Harffy. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound…
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Steve Downes is a contemporary Irish poet and novelist, currently living and working in Ireland. Educated in N.U.I. Maynooth, he holds a Degree in Classical History and a Masters in Cultural Anthropology. Steve has published poetry; science fiction, including Cosmogonic Marbles, Temporal Tome, Gadzooks Armageddon and Botolf Tales (the Botolf Chroni…
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Join us as we delve into this Italian film that loosely adapts a French novel that is itself an adaptation of an English story. We never quite figured out how Ivanhoe entered the narrative, but we did get to see one of the most brazen moves from any film version of Robin Hood ever! With Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Leah Kahn. Into the Greenwood is prod…
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Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist SJA Turney, his new Roman series centred upon the general at the forefornt of the conquest of Britain, Gnaeus Julius Agricola. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist David Gilman, the Master of War series and the Hundred Years War during which it is set. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss how novelist Ian Ross portrays Simon de Montfort in his books Battle Song and War Cry.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks compare the Empress Matilda with Queen Matilda of Boulogne - two powerful women on opposite sides during the Anarchy of the 12th century.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the influential Beaufort family with historian, Nathen Amin. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss The Last Templar and murder mysteries with guest author, Michael JecksMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss England's 'lost' queen, Berengaria of Navarre with author, Carol McGrath.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist Margaret Skea, her duology which tells the story of the remarkable Katharina von Bora - wife of Martin Luther. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the two loves of Edward III, Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers, with author, Gemma Holman.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss some medieval myths with buildings archaeologist and author, James Wright.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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In a Going Rogue episode, Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Women of the American Revolution with author, Samantha Wilcoxson.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks discuss how 'teenage' heiresses influenced the course of the Wars of the Roses, how central they were to its events and the toll it took upon them.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historian, Kathryn Warner, the tempestuous reign of Edward II and his queen, Isabella of France.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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From a plethora of listener suggestions, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks try to decide which medieval legends to invite to their Christmas Dinner.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the last years of King John and the impact on English history compared to that of Magna Carta.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the succession problems of late Anglo-Saxon England and their effect on the events of 1066.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks talk with guest historical fiction author, Matthew Harrfy, about his books set in Anglo-Saxon Northumbria.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks are joined by special guest, historical novelist, Anna Belfrage, to discuss the relationship of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile as presented in her Castilian series.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Edward the Elder - a much overlooked king of Wessex whose reign saw signifcant steps towards the unification of England.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest author, Angus Donald, his bestselling Fireborn Series.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest author, Bernard Cornwell, Agincourt, archers and all things Hundred Years War.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the often maligned Woodville family and their part in the Wars of the Roses.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historical fiction author, Steven A McKay, how he came to write his Robin Hood series and also his forthcoming book on Alfred the Great.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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A Slice of Medieval Goes Rogue! Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks step out of their comfort zone to talk to Ben Kane about his new book, Napoleon's Spy.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with guest historical fiction author, Anne O'Brien, the Paston family and the importance of their numerous letters for our understanding of 15th century life in England.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound…
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the White Ship disaster in 1120 which derailed Henry I's plans for the succession.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the life and exploits of Edward, Black Prince, with guest historian, Michael Jones.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, with guest author and historian, Annie Whitehead.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Queen Elizabeth's favourite, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and his flamboyant sister, Penelope Devereux, with guest author Tony Riches.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Harald Hardrada and the book Viking Fire, with guest author, Justin Hill.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundتوسط Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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