Podcast Episodes

The Battle of Bryn Glas (1402)

Episode 154

At the beginning of the 15th century, Owain Glyndŵr would lead a Welsh rebellion against King Henry IV of England. One of the key moments of the war would take place at Bryn Glas.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Battle of Ankara (1402)

Episode 53

Huge armies clash as the Ottoman sultan sultan Bayezid I faced off against the emir of the Timurid Empire, Timur. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly look at the battle and the account …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The Weardale Campaign (1327)

Episode 52

In 1327, Scottish forces invaded England, posing the first test for the newly crowned Edward III. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English response turned out so badl…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212)

Episode 51

A turning point in the history of Iberia, the year 1212 would see the combined armies of Castile, Aragon and Navarre facing off against the Almohads. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Q&A #10: How did weather impact medieval battles?

Episode 50

It is a Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, with Michael and Kelly answering listener questions. In this episode, they talk about the impact of weather on medieval battles, how often did soldiers train, and …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

The Siege of Constantinople (1453)

Episode 49

One of the key dates from the Middle Ages is the year 1453. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the Ottomans were able to conquer the city of Constantinople and bring an end…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Battle of Halidon Hill (1333)

Episode 48

Scotland and England are at war again, with the important border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed under siege. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English were able to inflict…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Battles of Thermopylae

Episode 47

A rather unassuming spot in Greece has seen dozens of battles throughout history. On this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries are joined by Myke Cole to talk about the book T…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Battle of Edington (878)

Episode 46

The Vikings are attacking England, and it's up to Alfred, King of Wessex, to stop them. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss this important battle in Anglo-Saxon England.

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Q&A #9: What is a medieval battleline?

Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer listener questions about medieval military history. What do we mean when we talk about lines at a battle? Could those first into a battle survive? Are ther…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago