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Episode 44
In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly take another look at this important battle from the Hundred Years' War. How do a visit to the battlefield and the writings of an Italian chronicler c…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
The Battle of Legnano (1176)
Episode 43
In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly look at how the imperial army of Frederick Barbarossa and a Milanese force suddenly encountered each other in northern Italy. How would this battle c…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Battle of Nisa (1062)
Episode 42
It is a clash between Viking kings, as Harald Hardrada of Norway faces off against Sweyn II of Denmark. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss this naval battle and how it was told…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Battle of Bannockburn (1314)
Episode 41
The most famous battle in Scottish history took place at Bannockburn in 1314. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries examine how Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, was abl…
Published on 2 years ago
Q&A #8: Who were the Unsung and Oversung Heroes of the Middle Ages?
Episode 40
In their eighth Q&A, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including who were the almost famous leaders of the Middle Ages, the importance of languages for medievalists, and the…
Published on 2 years ago
The Battle of Bouvines (1214)
Episode 39
Philip Augustus, King of France, faced off against an alliance that included the Holy Roman Emperor, the King of England, and the leading nobles of the Low Countries. In this episode of Bow & Blade, …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
The Battle of Agincourt (1415)
Episode 38
One of the epic clashes between England and France during the Hundred Years' War, Michael and Kelly discuss the Battle of Agincourt. It's perfect timing too, as Michael. Livingston has just released …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
The Battle of Adrianople (378)
Episode 37
In what could be considered the first battle of the Middle Ages, the Roman Emperor Valens goes to war against the Goths in southeastern Europe. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
The Mongols
Episode 36
Michael and Kelly are joined by Nicholas Morton, author of The Mongol Storm, to discuss how Chinggis Khan and the Mongols were able to use their military power to conquer large parts of the world in …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Q&A #7: Did Women defend Castles?
Episode 35
It is the seventh Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, with Michael and Kelly answering listener questions. Here they talk about the women defending castles, the Italian banks supporting Edward III, mustering…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago