Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss their new books, both of which are published on 30th January 2025. Sharon's Scotland's Medieval Queens from St Margaret to Margaret of Denmark and Derek's A Guide to the Wars of the RosesMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound…

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of King Cnut. Does he deserve the title 'Great'?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and loves of Joan of Kent with Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The Royal Rebel.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly, and writer, Derek Birks, talk to Toni Mount about medieval Christmas traditions.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Medieval Speed with historian, Ian Mortimer.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundPhoto courtesy of Sophie Mortimerبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of King Alfred the Great with Steven A McKay, author of The Heathen Horde.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss medieval saints and their sins with historian, Luke Daly.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and longevity of Magna Carta.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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…

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the Norman Conquest with historical novelist, Griff Hosker.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks combine in this first podcast about the Anarchy.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: How Unready was Aethelred II?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the much-maligned king, William II - popularly know as Rufus.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historical novelist Derek Birks chats to historian Sharon Bennett Connolly about her new book about Nicholaa de la Haye, King John's Right Hand Lady.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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…

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the career of the remarkable medieval writer, Christine de Pisan.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 Soundبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical novelist, Derek Birks share a Christmas Special with fellow podcasters and authors, Matthew Harffy and Steven A McKay.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundHolly Image courtesy of rawpixel.com on Freepikبقلم Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks