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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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

Sep 29, 2018•11 min

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

Sep 22, 2018•14 min

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

Sep 15, 2018•14 min

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

Sep 07, 2018•10 min

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

Sep 01, 2018•13 min

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

Aug 18, 2018•15 min

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

Aug 10, 2018•13 min

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

Jul 14, 2018•13 min

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

Jul 07, 2018•16 min

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

Jun 23, 2018•13 min

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

Jun 16, 2018•14 min

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

Jun 08, 2018•15 min

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

Jun 01, 2018•11 min

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

May 25, 2018•12 min

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

May 16, 2018•11 min

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

May 07, 2018•11 min

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

Apr 29, 2018•14 min

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

Apr 20, 2018•11 min

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