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 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 SoundBy 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 FreepikBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks are joined by bestselling historical novelist, Ben Kane to discuss the life and times of Richard I and how he portrays him in the Lionheart trilogy.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks talk to bestselling novelist, Elizabeth Chadwick, about all things William Marshal who first appeared in Elizabeth's book, The Greatest Knight.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the career of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick and the part he played during the Wars of the Roses. Was he a valiant hero upon whom others depended, or was he a villain who through his ambition brought conflict to England?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemi…

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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the epic duel between Henry III and Simon de Montfort with guest historian Darren Baker. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Margaret of Anjou - the queen of Henry VI who divides historical opinion. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the great medieval power couple of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, with guest historian, Matthew Lewis.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy 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 SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks