Podcast Episodes

The Siege of Rhodes (1480)

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Episode 4

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In the year 1480, the Ottoman Empire massed its armies to conquer the small island of Rhodes. Defending the island were a group of medieval monastic warriors - the Hospitallers. In this episode, Mich…

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Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans

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Episode 3

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In the year 1428, the English besieged Orléans, hoping to capture the strategic and symbolic city. A victory here could have led to the conquest of France. However, a teenage girl named Joan of Arc w…

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

The Battle of Brunanburh

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Episode 2

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In the year 937, Æthelstan, King of England, found himself under attack from a coalition of his enemies. In this episode, Michael and Kelly tell us about the Battle of Brunanburh, including where it …

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Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

The Battle of Hastings

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Episode 1

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In the first episode of Bow and Blade, Kelly and Michael talk about the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the Normans under William the Conqueror defeated Harold Godwinson. 

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Published on 4 years, 3 months ago