Bow and Blade

By: Medievalists.net
  • Summary

  • Medieval warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston - talking about battles, sieges, and military history in the Middle Ages.
    © 2021
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Episodes
  • The Battle of Lewes (1264)
    Nov 26 2024

    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 battle they should have won.

    You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Q&A #11: When Did Jousting Become Obsolete?
    Sep 25 2024

    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 sport)?

    How much training did medieval soldiers have?

    How were soldiers selected for the various roles in the military?

    How can one have a career in medieval studies?

    You can support this podcast, and listen to it ad-free, by joining our Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Battle of Bryn Glas (1402)
    Aug 27 2024

    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.

    You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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    1 hr and 11 mins

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