A weekly newsletter from Dan Jones, about medieval history (mostly)
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'CASTLES' JUST DROPPED!!
...on my lap
A heavy cardboard box containing about a dozen reviewer (aka proof) copies of my new book CASTLES just arrived.
LUNCH WITH… ME
As the old joke goes, I don’t talk about my charity work, but….
I’m a prize in an auction organised by the UK-based charity Beauty Banks.
Bid now and you can have lunch with me, along with two or your guests.
It’ll be in London (unless...
THE BEST CASTLES TO VISIT IN ENGLAND
Five must-visit castles in England for this summer (and beyond)
It’s not very long now till my new book, Castles: A Fortified History of the World, comes out. (For those who pre-order - UK edition here and US edition here.)
TOUR DATES 2026!
My new book, Castles, comes out this autumn. Preorders are already open in the UK and the US.
Very excitingly, the first tour dates are released today - for a run of UK theatre shows organised by the How To Academy.
Watch here for more d...
THIS ART MUSEUM IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN ENGLAND
Mind = blown
‘I’m going up north for the weekend.’ I scrolled my phone for the details. ‘Bishop… Auckland? Yes. Bishop Auckland.’
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New York Times bestselling historian, broadcaster and author. My books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. My documentaries include the Netflix series Secrets of Great British Castles. I live in the UK.
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