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The Battle of Hattin (1187)
Jun 3, 2026
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Q&A #14: Why were Infantry Defeating Knights in Late Medieval Warfare
May 22, 2026
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The Battle of Grandson (1476)
May 12, 2026
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The Battle of Tours (732)
Apr 7, 2026
1h 10m 39s
The Battle of Verneuil (1424)
Feb 6, 2026
1h 18m 21s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/3/26 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  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 | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | The Battle of Tours (732)✨ | Battle of ToursMiddle Ages+3 | — | Medievalists.net | — | Battle of ToursMiddle Ages+3 | — | 1h 10m 39s | |
| 2/6/26 |  The Battle of Verneuil (1424)✨ | Hundred Years' WarBattle of Verneuil+3 | — | Medievalists.net | — | Battle of VerneuilHundred Years' War+4 | Patreon | 1h 18m 21s | |
| 1/24/26 |  The Battle of Dupplin Moor (1332)✨ | Scottish historymilitary tactics+3 | — | — | Scotland | Dupplin Moorbattle+5 | Patreon | 1h 04m 50s | |
| 1/2/26 | Q&A #13: How Do You Write About Joan of Arc?✨ | Joan of Arcmedieval warfare+3 | — | Princes in the Tower | — | Joan of Arcmedieval warfare+3 | Medievalists.net | 1h 05m 43s | |
| 12/26/25 | The Siege of Montségur (1243-44)✨ | siegeCathar+4 | — | — | Montségur | Montségursiege+5 | — | 1h 04m 27s | |
| 12/17/25 | The Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297)✨ | Battle of Stirling BridgeScottish history+4 | — | — | Scotland | Stirling BridgeWilliam Wallace+5 | Patreon | 1h 04m 40s | |
| 10/14/25 | The Sieges of Rome (410 & 455)✨ | siegeshistory+4 | — | GothsVandals | Rome | RomeGoths+5 | — | 1h 16m 00s | |
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| 9/15/25 | A Summer in Castles✨ | medieval historycastles+3 | — | Loyola UniversityRoyal Armouries+2 | — | medieval castlestravel+3 | Patreon | 1h 21m 44s | |
| 3/31/25 | Q&A #12: How strong were gunpowder weapons in the Middle Ages?✨ | gunpowder weaponsmedieval history+4 | Kelly DeVries | Medievalists.net | southern EnglandWales | gunpowder weaponsMiddle Ages+4 | Patreon | 1h 02m 29s | |
| 3/17/25 | The Siege of Belgrade (1521)✨ | Ottoman EmpireSiege Warfare+3 | — | Medieval Warfare in the Middle East, Europe, and Central AsiaNicholas Morton | Belgrade | BelgradeOttomans+3 | — | 1h 02m 04s | |
| 2/26/25 | The Siege of Belgrade (1456) | The Ottoman Empire, led by Mehmed II, clashes with Hungarian and Serbian forces under John Hunyadi. In this episode of Bow & Blade, we examine the first of two sieges that took place in Belgrade. You can support this podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 1/7/25 | The Battle of Patay (1429) | Joan of Arc continues to put the English on the run. In this episode of Bow and Blade, Kelly and Michael examine this battle from the Hundred Years' War and how big a factor the Maid of Orleans was in this French victory. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 11/26/24 | The Battle of Lewes (1264) | 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 | — | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | Q&A #11: When Did Jousting Become Obsolete? | 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/27/24 | The Battle of Bryn Glas (1402) | 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/9/24 | The Battle of Ankara (1402) | 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. You can support this podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 6/18/24 | The Weardale Campaign (1327) | 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. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 5/21/24 | The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) | 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/24 | Q&A #10: How did weather impact medieval battles? | It is a Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, with Michael and Kelly answering listener questions. In this episode, they talk about the impact of weather on medieval battles, how often did soldiers train, and why are there more sources about the Battle of Crecy (1346) than the Battle of Poitiers (1356). You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 4/16/24 | The Siege of Constantinople (1453) | One of the key dates from the Middle Ages is the year 1453. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the Ottomans were able to conquer the city of Constantinople and bring an end to the Byzantine Empire. You can support this podcast on Patreon. - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 4/5/24 | The Battle of Halidon Hill (1333) | Scotland and England are at war again, with the important border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed under siege. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English were able to inflict a quick and devastating defeat on the Scots. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
| 3/7/24 | The Battles of Thermopylae | A rather unassuming spot in Greece has seen dozens of battles throughout history. On this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries are joined by Myke Cole to talk about the book The Killing Ground: A Biography of Thermopylae, written by Michael and Myke. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists | — | ||||||
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