Podcast Episodes

The Siege of Acre (1291)

Episode 24

It's the event marking the end of the Crusader States in the Near East. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about how the Mamluks conquered the city of Acre in 1291. 

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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

The Battle of Poitiers (1356)

Episode 23

England and France are again battling it out in this episode of Bow & Blade. Michael and Kelly focus on this battle from the Hundred Years' War, where Edward the Black Prince would face off against K…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312)

Episode 22

One of the most important battles within the Roman Empire, the Battle of the Milvian Bridge is also famous as a defining moment in Christian history. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly…

Published on 3 years ago

The Siege of Jerusalem (1099)

Episode 21

It was a city that was besieged 20 times during the medieval period, including its (in)famous capture during the First Crusade. John Hosler joins Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries to talk about hi…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Q&A #4: How did a medieval soldier distinguish between friend and foe?

Episode 20

The fourth Q&A episode of Bow and Blade. Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including what was done with castles during peacetime, the communication of commanders and soldier…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

The Battle of Nájera (1367)

Episode 19

The Hundred Years' War moves to Iberia, as the French and English get involved in the Castilian Civil War. The forces would meet at the Battle of Nájera in 1367. In this episode, Michael and Kelly di…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Siege of Lisbon (1147)

Episode 18

One of the major actions of the Second Crusade took place far from the Holy Land, at the western edge of Europe. In this episode of Bow and Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about the Siege of Lisbon in …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Siege of Rhodes (1522)

Episode 17

The Mediterranean island of Rhodes would once be the stage for the conflict between the Hospitallers and the Ottoman Empire. In this episode, Michael and Kelly talk about how Suleiman the Magnificent…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

The Battle of Towton (1461)

Episode 16

A look at one of the major battles that took place during the Wars of the Roses. The Battle of Towton would take place during a snowstorm on Palm Sunday in the year 1461. In this episode of Bow and B…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Q&A #3: What was it like to fight in a shield wall?

Episode 15

The third Q&A episode of Bow and Blade. Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including how did warriors fight in a shield wall, why were the armies of Duke Charles the Bold so …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago