This may be of interest. As a break from the stories usually dominating the current news cycle, ‘Christian Today’ commissioned me to write a short piece on the Knights Templar and their legacy in later imaginations & conspiracy theories. #history www.christiantoday.com/news/the-kni...

On Premier Christian Radio today (Friday) at 7.15am doing my News Review. A quick survey of Trump’s state visit, the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa now fully functioning (which includes some geopolitical complications), and a very spikey dinosaur!

Just finished discussing the Trump state visit on BBC Radio Wiltshire. Here is a clip from my conversation about it yesterday on GBNEWS and posted on X (aka Twitter): x.com/gbnews/statu...

After yesterdays events in London, and ongoing debate on what it means to be ‘English,’ the origins of the label in the 7th-century Christian conversion (and its ethnic complexity) is the subject of my latest column for ‘Christian Today’ and leads this Sunday. www.christiantoday.com/news/the-chr...

On Premier Christian Radio this morning (Tuesday) at 7.10am to do my News Review. Today it’s student visas, concerns about the Bayeux Tapestry & a bright orange shark! More coming about these items soon!

For anyone who would like to hear/see my recent lecture to Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, on ‘Vikings in the East. From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin - the Origins of a Contested Legacy in Russia and Ukraine.’ #Ukraine #Russia #History #Putin youtu.be/Y3ZHfAx_lx0?si

I think roses are such beautiful flowers. And these are so cheerful!

On Premier Christian Radio at 8.20am today (Tuesday) discussing implications of the latest developments regarding Ukraine. What might ‘security guarantees’ look like? The human cost of Trump’s abandonment of previous ceasefire demands. What ‘territorial changes’ really mean

Just finished on TalkTV, discussing the outcome of the recent Alaska summit and the ongoing discussions today between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders in Washington.

Five years ago today…

Enjoyed a visit to ‘The Newt,’ in Somerset. Although ‘The Newt’ has a rather odd name, the gardens, exhibitions and facilities are excellent. And the reconstructed #Roman villa (based on an actual villa excavated on the site) is very impressive indeed.

On Premier Christian Radio tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7.30am, taking part in a discussion on the morality of displaying human remains in museums.

Lacock, Wiltshire.

Visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, situated about 2 minutes off the M1. It included a ceramic exhibition by Felicity Aylieff.

Doing a Bible Study in the Peak District! “Therefore he [Jesus] is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” NIV.

A view in the White Peak of the Peak District, above Calver.

Just completed an interview with Dave Piper for TWR, on the significance of the visit of US envoy Witkoff to Russia this week and the current state of US-Russian relations and the war in Ukraine. On TWR’s noon news tomorrow (Wednesday).

Just finished a conversation with Giles Brown, live on ‘Talk Radio Europe,’ on the subject of ‘American Vikings.’ Dramatic medieval sagas, westward Norse pioneers from Greenland to North America around the year 1000 - now supported by archaeology on Newfoundland (and the

Very pleased with the new ‘Bug Hotel.’ Only £15 from a craft fair visited in Arundel, Sussex. Hope the bugs like it.

Just finished recording a conversation on Riverside, with James Osborne from 'BBC History Magazine/HistoryExtra.' Can't wait to share it with you all, stay tuned.

Discussing #US weapons to #Ukraine with James Maidment-Fullard of TWR. #UkraineRussiaWar youtu.be/7SC0lExKiuA?...

Picking wild blackberries in the middle of July! When I was a child, this was a September activity.

A simple tasty favourite: ham, egg & chips.

Live on LBC, with Rachel Johnson, just after 9.30pm this evening. To discuss UK plans for President Trump’s state visit to the UK in September.

Had a 20 minute discussion on Premier Christian Radio, reviewing the situation regarding Iran. An opportunity to range widely over the issues. The accuracy of intelligence reports and their susceptibility to political pressure (both generally and in this case) was a major part of our conversation.

On Premier Christian Radio tomorrow (Friday) at 7.30am, for a review of the current situation regarding Iran.

Now doing a recorded interview with Premier Christian Radio at 7.45am, ahead of live on BBC Radio Wiltshire at 8.05am and a recorded interview with TWR at 10.30am. All focused on events in the Middle East and their history. #middleeast #Israel #Iran #USA #Trump #history

On BBC Radio Wiltshire tomorrow (Wednesday), live at 8.05am reviewing the situation in the Middle East (whatever it has become by then!). Then doing a recorded conversation with TWR at 10.30am, reviewing these events in an historical context.

#History #Russia #Ukraine #Vikings www.brlsi.org/whatson/from...

On BBC Radio Wiltshire at 7.20am tomorrow (Thursday), discussing the latest news in the Israel-Iran conflict and where Trump and the US stand in the situation - and the implications.

On Premier Christian Radio just before 7.15am this morning doing a news review. No prizes for guessing the top story.

On TWR’s noon news, today, reflecting on the G7 Summit, current conflicts and the new world order (or disorder) of our times. But I, as I always try to do, end on a positive note of action! youtu.be/V0EW2vpi6qk

Review of my book ‘Vikings in the East,’ in 'The Viking Herald.' "This is the definitive history of people in Viking society's eastern adventures across a huge swathe of the world.” “Never has a history book.. been timelier.” #Vikings #History #Russia #Ukraine thevikingherald.com/article/book...

Very pleased with the review of 'Vikings in the East,' in MEDIEVAL ARCHIVES. Stand-out comments are: “An engaging, informative, and readable book that introduces general audiences to a crucial part of the Viking world. While at the same time putting modern day events into historic perspective.”

Had an interesting morning. I had a positive discussion, about a new book idea, with a London-based publisher. But it’s early days yet, so I will say no more at this stage. Then I answered a query - about my characterisation of a pagan Irish deity - from a reader of one of my

My conversation with US podcaster Ken Kemp on #Vikings #Russia #Ukraine and #Putin podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Highly recommend ‘The Newt’, near Bruton in Somerset. The gardens are beautiful.

On Premier Christian Radio lunchtime news today at 12.05pm discussing what is happening with the US judiciary and Trump’s tarrifs & has the ‘bromance’ finally broken down between Musk and Trump, over Trump’s ‘Big beautiful finance bill’? The latter is

Today is ‘Ascension Day.’ The day when Christians celebrate the glorious return to heaven of Jesus, to reign with God the Father. It is a vitally important part of Christian beliefs about Jesus, the Trinity, and the arc of human and cosmic history.

Doing the ‘News Review,’ on Premier Christian Radio again this morning, just after 7.10am. US court blocking Trump’s tariffs will lead. But there will be two other news items that might otherwise be missed.

My discussion with Madison about ‘Vikings in the East’ is now available to listen to. #Vikings #Russia #Ukraine @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

A very fine sirloin steak. With Diane (mushroom & brandy) sauce.

On Premier Christian Radio, at 8.08am this morning, providing an update on the significant of the Russia/Ukraine/US peace talks taking place today in Istanbul. #Ukraine #Russia

On Premier Christian Radio today (Tuesday) at 8.35am, discussing my new book ‘Vikings in the East. From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin.’

Preparing for more conversations with podcasters. Putin manipulates a 1000-year-old ‘deep story.’ Explored in ‘Vikings in the East. From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin - The Origins of a Contested Legacy in Russia and Ukraine’ (Biteback, London). #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Vikings #history

youtu.be/zzee9pfQwpg?... @gbnewsonline.bsky.social @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social #Russia #Ukraine #Putin

Clearly diversifying in order to bring in more money. Seems the tariffs aren’t bringing in enough.

A podcast conversation about my latest book ‘Vikings in the East. From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin.’ #vikings #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #Putin @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social viking-story.captivate.fm/episode/retu...

A podcast conversation about my latest book ‘Vikings in the East. From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin.’ #vikings #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #Putin viking-story.captivate.fm/episode/retu...