In Conversation with Dan Jones: The Work of a Public Historian

When: Thursday 09 July, 13.00-14.00
Where: Stage@leeds: Stage 1
Open to: All Welcome (IMC Delegates and the Public)
Price: Free
How to Book: Free of Charge, Book Tickets via Open Up

headshot of speaker Dan Jones

Hosted by Peter Konieczny

Join us for a lively conversation with bestselling historian Dan Jones as he reflects on the craft of being a public historian—from translating complex medieval scholarship for wide audiences to navigating the demands of writing, broadcasting, and public engagement. Hosted by Peter Konieczny of Medievalists.net, the interview will delve into how historians can bridge the gap between academia and the wider world, the responsibilities that come with shaping popular understanding of the Middle Ages, and the evolving landscape of historical storytelling today.

Dan Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of Powers and Thrones, Crusaders, The Templars, The Plantagenets, Wars of the Roses, and Magna Carta, as well as the novel Essex Dogs. He is the host of the podcast This is History: A Dynasty to Die For and has produced, written, and presented dozens of TV shows, including the popular Netflix series Secrets of Great British Castles.