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 Sound
Nov 20, 2024•45 min
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 Sound
Nov 06, 2024•47 min
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 Sound
Oct 23, 2024•49 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the life and longevity of Magna Carta. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Oct 04, 2024•49 min
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
Sep 24, 2024•42 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•37 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: Was Richard Duke of York a loyal lord or a traitorous knave? Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•46 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•48 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•54 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•46 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•52 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the fifteenth century nobleman, Anthony Woodville, with historian, Danielle Burton. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•48 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Richard II and how he came to be deposed by Henry IV. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•53 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•57 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the Black Death with novelist S D Sykes and her mysteries set during the fourteenth century. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•56 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with novelist Angus Donald his new serialised King Arthur stories. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•49 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with novelist M.J. Porter how she portrays Athelstan and Brunanburh in her Brunanburh Series. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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 Sound Holly Image courtesy of rawpixel.com on Freepik
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•47 min
Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss The Last Templar and murder mysteries with guest author, Michael Jecks Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
Sep 03, 2024•50 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•52 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 Sound
Sep 03, 2024•43 min