"I wanted to do something that stitched together politics, religion, art, architecture, dynasty, economics, all of those things into one book." Medieval historian Dan Jones explains why he decided to tackle the entire sweep of medieval history in his new book Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages. You can listen to the full interview over on Dan Snow's History Hit right now: dlvr.it/S71hxH | History Hit

104K views · 1K reactions | Back in 2019, Dan Snow was given a tour of Temple Church near Fleet Street in London by medieval historian Dan Jones. They discussed the fascinating life of William the Marshal, buried in the church after being invested into the order of the Knight's Templar on his deathbed in 1219. Watch 'The Knights Templar: With Dan Jones' on History Hit TV now:  https://historyhit1.vhx.tv/videos/dan-jones-on-the-knights-templar | History Hit | Facebook

EPISODE 3/7 of this exclusive mini series with HISTORY is here - please SHARE How the Templars transformed from pilgrim protectors to medieval Navy SEALS Book drops in the 🇺🇸 in four days - pre-order now to get it on day of publication https://www.amazon.com/Templars-Rise-Spectacular-Fall-Warriors/dp/0525428305 And read the latest extract here http://www.history.com/shows/knightfall/pages/from-pilgrim-bodyguards-to-master-warriors | Dan Jones

2.6K views · 120 reactions | Don't mess #Vikings #fighting | Dan Jones | Facebook

Why was King David II of Scotland nicknamed ‘David the Altar Sh**ter?’ And why, given that I wrote the script for the season finale of This Is History Season 5, was I so completely unable to read my own lines? More of this stuff on This Is History Plus… go to thisishistorypod.com to start your free trial today, or click try free on Apple Podcasts #liquidfaeces | Dan Jones