Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the White Ship disaster in 1120 which derailed Henry I's plans for the succession.

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The White Ship | A Slice of Medieval #22

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks compare the Empress Matilda with Queen Matilda of Boulogne - two powerful women on opposite sides during the Anarchy of the 12th century.


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The Two Matildas| A Slice of Medieval #42

Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.

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