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Medieval warfare with Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston - talking about battles, sieges, and military history in the Middle Ages.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
The Battle of Murten (1476)
Charles the Bold once again faces the Swiss Confederation, this time at the Battle of Murten (also known as Morat). In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore the battle and explain how it ended in disaster for the Burgundians. You can listen to this episode ad-free on our Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
- Oct 5, 20261h 10m
Q&A #15 - Decisive Battles of the Middle Ages
This episode of Bow & Blade was recorded live at the 2026 International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds. Kelly and Michael answer questions including was Agincourt the most decisive battle of the period, what battle do they find most useful to teach, and who was the most effective general of the Middle Ages? You can listen to these episodes ad-free on Medievalists.net Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
- Sep 25, 20261h 5m
The Battle of Campaldino (1289)
Florence and its allies faced the forces of Arezzo in one of the most important battles of medieval Tuscany. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss the Battle of Campaldino and the fighting that brought Dante Alighieri onto the battlefield. Brought to you by Medievalists.net
- Aug 17, 20261h 17m
The Battle of Bosworth (1485)
King Richard III faces Henry Tudor in one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss the Battle of Bosworth and how the identification of its battlefield has offered new insights into how the fighting unfolded. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
- Jul 17, 20261h 16m
The Battle of Formigny (1450)
As the Hundred Years' War entered its final chapter, England and France fought for control of Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the road to the Battle of Formigny and its decisive impact on the war. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
- Jun 3, 20261h 5m
The Battle of Hattin (1187)
One of the pivotal battles of the Crusades, the Battle of Hattin was shaped by both brilliant strategy and disastrous decisions. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore how Saladin orchestrated a crushing defeat of the Crusader army, while also sharing insights into the film Kingdom of Heaven. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
- May 22, 20261h 6m
Q&A #14: Why were Infantry Defeating Knights in Late Medieval Warfare
In the latest Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly answer questions about infantry vs cavalry in late medieval battles, will there be archaeological excavations at Hundred Years' War battlefields, favourite centuries and what our hosts will be doing this summer. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
- May 12, 20261h 8m
The Battle of Grandson (1476)
Charles the Bold was building his Duchy of Burgundy into a European power when he faced the Old Swiss Confederacy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about the Battle of Grandson, a key event of the Burgundian Wars. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/cw/medievalists
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