Another significant period Jones covers is the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) between England and France. Through vivid accounts of battles such as Agincourt, he illustrates how the conflict influenced English national identity and military innovation. Figures like Edward III and Henry V come alive in Jones’s work, showcasing both their milit

Dan Jones’s work can be seen as a panoramic journey through approximately 1,000 years of English history, covering some of its most pivotal events and personalities. Let’s explore some key epochs and themes from this vast timeline that Jones expertly unpacks.  The Norman Conquest (1066) and the Birth of Medieval England Jones’s storytelli

Dan Jones is one of the most prominent and engaging historians of our time, particularly renowned for his vivid storytelling and ability to bring medieval English history to life for modern audiences. His work spans a millennium of English history, from the Norman Conquest of 1066 through to the Wars of the Roses and beyond, illuminating the comple

Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis) (1146–1223) gave one of the earliest written accounts, describing how the geese grew from driftwood and barnacles without laying eggs. His writings helped spread the myth across Europe. Isidore of Seville (6th-7th century) had earlier recorded that some birds were born of spontaneous generation, a be