Podcast Episodes

The Siege of Montségur (1243-44)

Episode 64

In this episode of Bow & Blade, the Michael and Kelly head to the Pyrenean stronghold of Montségur to unpack the dramatic siege that brought the Cathar refuge to its end. They explore how faith, poli…

Published on 9 hours ago

The Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297)

Episode 63

In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the Battle of Stirling Bridge in Scotland as a clear example of poor generalship. Focusing on the English command's mistakes, they explore ho…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

The Sieges of Rome (410 & 455)

Episode 62

As the Eternal City's power waned, enemies closed in. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly delve into two devastating sieges of Rome — one led by the Goths, the other by the Vandals.

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

A Summer in Castles

Episode 61

In this episode of the podcast, Michael and Kelly let us know where they have been the last few months - and this includes going to a lot of medieval castles and cities.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Q&A #12: How strong were gunpowder weapons in the Middle Ages?

Episode 60

In this episode, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including:

Which medieval sites should one visit in southern England and Wales?

Was Gilles de Rais guilty of being a mass…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Siege of Belgrade (1521)

Episode 59

The Ottomans launch another siege against the city of Belgrade. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Kelly and Michael explore how Suleiman the Magnificent and his forces ultimately achieved victory.

We h…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

The Siege of Belgrade (1456)

Episode 58

The Ottoman Empire, led by Mehmed II, clashes with Hungarian and Serbian forces under John Hunyadi. In this episode of Bow & Blade, we examine the first of two sieges that took place in Belgrade.

You…

Published on 10 months ago

The Battle of Patay (1429)

Episode 57

Joan of Arc continues to put the English on the run. In this episode of Bow and Blade, Kelly and Michael examine this battle from the Hundred Years' War and how big a factor the Maid of Orleans was i…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Battle of Lewes (1264)

Episode 56

King Henry III faces Simon de Montfort as England falls into civil war. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about the Second Barons' War, and why Henry and his son Edward lost a ba…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Q&A #11: When Did Jousting Become Obsolete?

In this episode, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including:

When did jousting and tournaments become irrelevant to training for warfare (and become more of a professional …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago