A Slice of Medieval

Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks•www.derekbirks.com

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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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 actually a King Arthur. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 11 min

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 historian, Ian Mortimer, to discuss his new historical work, An A to Z of English History. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Dec 31, 2025•54 min

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 Gilman. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Dec 17, 2025•47 min

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 Pilling, Catherine Hanley, Angus Donald, Sara Cockerill and Lauren Johnson. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Dec 03, 2025•44 min

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 which is set in eighth century Europe. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min

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