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Q&A #15 - Decisive Battles of the Middle Ages

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

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…
The Battle of Campaldino (1289)

September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

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…
The Battle of Bosworth (1485)

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

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…
The Battle of Formigny (1450)

July 17, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

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…
The Battle of Hattin (1187)

June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

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…

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Q&A #14: Why were Infantry Defeating Knights in Late Medieval Warfare

May 22, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

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…
The Battle of Grandson (1476)

May 12, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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…
The Battle of Tours (732)

April 7, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Though often regarded as one of the most important battles of the Middle Ages, the Battle of Tours remains shrouded in uncertainty. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore the limited evidence to uncover where the battle…
The Battle of Verneuil (1424)

February 6, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

After Henry V's death, the Hundred Years' War flares back to life as a Franco-Scottish army confronts the English in Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly dig into the Battle of Verneuil—one of the war's bloodiest…
The Battle of Dupplin Moor (1332)

January 24, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Scotland's in turmoil in the 1330s—and Edward III spots an opening. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly break down the Battle of Dupplin Moor, where tactics, terrain, and timing turn chaos into catastrophe. You can support…
Q&A #13: How Do You Write About Joan of Arc?

January 2, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

In the latest Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly tackle listener questions on Joan of Arc, standout new books on medieval warfare, and whether Richard III really killed the Princes in the Tower. You can support this podcast and…
The Siege of Montségur (1243-44)

December 26, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

In this episode of Bow & Blade, the Michael and Kelly head to the Pyrenean stronghold of Montségur to unpack the dramatic siege that brought the Cathar refuge to its end. They explore how faith, politics, and military pressure collided on…