I watched the first episode of King and Conqueror . It took all my reserves of staying power to make it to the end. I won’t comment on the...

Clearing up my hard-drive, I discovered an interview that I did for Waterstone's back in 2008 for the promotion of A Great and Terrible ...

The terrible attack on their community by ‘heathen men’ in 793 must have long haunted the monks of Lindisfarne, and left them feeling vuln...

King John died on this day in 1216. Here's my account of his final days, taken from my recent book.  [For context: John was at this...

Castle Acre, a wonderful little village in Norfolk, offers the most amazing three-for-one deal. A really splendid Norman fortress, so impres...

Alas, no. It is 800 years since John lost his treasure. It's also April 1.

If you want to imagine yourself in the guise of a medieval warrior – and, let’s face it, who doesn’t – there are few better places to visit...