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The Siege of Acre (1291)
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02/20/23 • 67 min
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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The Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312)
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12/13/22 • 71 min
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 examine how Emperor Constantine I defeated his rival Maxentius on 28 October 312.
The Siege of Jerusalem (1099)
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11/21/22 • 77 min
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 his book Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace, just published by Yale University Press. This episode of focuses on the siege of 1090.
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03/14/22 • 72 min
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Q&A #11: When Did Jousting Become Obsolete?
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09/25/24 • 65 min
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?
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The Battle of Bryn Glas (1402)
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08/27/24 • 71 min
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.
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The Battle of Ankara (1402)
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07/09/24 • 54 min
Huge armies clash as the Ottoman sultan sultan Bayezid I faced off against the emir of the Timurid Empire, Timur. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly look at the battle and the account of the fighting by Johann Schiltberger.
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The Weardale Campaign (1327)
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06/18/24 • 60 min
In 1327, Scottish forces invaded England, posing the first test for the newly crowned Edward III. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English response turned out so badly.
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The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212)
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05/21/24 • 61 min
A turning point in the history of Iberia, the year 1212 would see the combined armies of Castile, Aragon and Navarre facing off against the Almohads. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about a key battle of the Reconquista.
The Battle of Falkirk (1298)
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03/21/23 • 65 min
William Wallace comes up against King Edward I in a fight for Scotland. Will the battle be like what you see in the movie Braveheart? This episode of Bow & Blade has Michael and Kelly looking at the English-Scottish wars of the late 13th century.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Bow and Blade have?
Bow and Blade currently has 56 episodes available.
What topics does Bow and Blade cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Podcasts, Medieval and Military.
What is the most popular episode on Bow and Blade?
The episode title 'The Battle of Bryn Glas (1402)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bow and Blade?
The average episode length on Bow and Blade is 71 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bow and Blade released?
Episodes of Bow and Blade are typically released every 16 days.
When was the first episode of Bow and Blade?
The first episode of Bow and Blade was released on Sep 13, 2021.
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