I regularly give talks about my books and general historical subjects. Check here for upcoming bookshop and literary festival appearances and the latest news about my books!
Stop Press: Latitude is Stanfords Books of the Month!
I am very proud that Latitude is Stanfords Children’s Book of the Month for October. Pop into their shop to see the lovely display (and a whole world of other wonderful travel-related books).
History of Empires in Maps: Stanfords, 4 November 2026
I’ll be talking about History of Empires in Maps, covering the history of empires and imperialism from Sargon of Akkad to the Superpowers. So, for an evening of empires rising, flourishing and falling, head to Stanfords on 4 November.
Get your tickets here, £8 for the talk and a glass of wine, £30 includes a copy of the book.
Land of Mist and Magic:
Whitby Literary Festival, 22 November 2026
I’ll be at Whitby Lit Fest, sharing a platform with the marvellous Sarah Clegg (author of Perilous Enchantment: The True History of Faeries) to talk about Land of Mist and Magic, folktales, faeries and much much more!
Get your tickets here (cost £7).