If you could go back in time and return with one solid piece of irrefutable evidence (document, recording of a conversation, video of a battle?) that would forever put to bed a mystery, a personal curiosity, or maybe a question among historians, etc., what would it be?
Also, discovered Henry V isn’t out until *December* in Canada, so finally reading Hollow Crown and enjoying it immensely. Happy book touring!
Hi Dan, I've watched a lot of your documentaries, you speak/interview with a lot of other historians, who are experts in their field. My question is, who was your favourite, who did you find most interesting and enjoyed conversing with the most?
I know there are issues around travelling back in time (healthcare, language barriers, dangers around most - if not every - corner) but if you could bring someone from history to 2024, who do you think would be most excited to be here?
Hi Dan, when will you be recording the podcast with Iain Dale on your Richard I chapter from his monarchy book? It’s a great book and your chapter is excellent. Thank you.
Simple question, Dan. (Hello!) Now Henry V has been crossed off your to do pile, will you be turning your attention on his son and heir and his strange life?
I’m wondering why King John seems to be the consensus worst king in English history when Edward II seems just as bad or worse. Also I have to say I’m quite disappointed in Queen Isabella devolving into just another greedy self centered monarch after such an audacious snatch of power.
It does seem to me that so many people die during the battles between the participants in the wars and I always wonder who takes care of all the bodies on the battlefields and are the graves marked or are they all found by the families or next of kind just left to wonder what happened to their loved ones? MIA’s who never return home?
Hi Dan, great to see you in Linghams this week (I'm the History student who's returned to study at the Open University whose copy of Henry V you tagged with a little cartoon arrow since it was already signed).
My question is: when you were writing the boat sequence at the end of Wolves of Winter - keeping it vague to avoid spoilers in this public forum - were you writing that with a view of the next book having what I presume to be a major naval focus given its setting? Or did writing that scene inspire you to move the Dogs out to sea in a broader way to close out the trilogy?
And, if I may give a music reccomendation, you've mentioned enjoying listening to Jon Hopkins when writing (same). I'd reccomend giving Jamie XX's new record a listen. It's more energetic but has similar vibes.
If you were given the budget and free rein to make your own Hollywood blockbuster on the medieval period. What would be the plot of your film? (Essex dogs on the big screen?) I think the fourth crusade, and how that went wildly off plan would be pretty epic.
I'm really looking forward to reading your biography of Henry V!
Question: Is there any evidence to suggest how medieval kings felt about the loss of 'lower-class' soldiers in battle? To what extent did kings lament their loss, or just see it as part and parcel of their dynastic/territorial/imperial ambitions?
Hi Dan,
If you could go back in time and return with one solid piece of irrefutable evidence (document, recording of a conversation, video of a battle?) that would forever put to bed a mystery, a personal curiosity, or maybe a question among historians, etc., what would it be?
Also, discovered Henry V isn’t out until *December* in Canada, so finally reading Hollow Crown and enjoying it immensely. Happy book touring!
Great to see you on Gloucester 👍
My question is how do you stay motivated for these sort of events ?
I appreciate you must enjoy them but surely they get tiresome
Travelling, being away from home, being asked the same questions etc
When you are writing the non-fiction books, is the part of doing research for a book the part you enjoy the most of the process?
And do you know when the Dutch translation will come out of Henry V?
I ordered the copy from the brokenbinding, because I need to have the special edition.
Hi Dan, I've watched a lot of your documentaries, you speak/interview with a lot of other historians, who are experts in their field. My question is, who was your favourite, who did you find most interesting and enjoyed conversing with the most?
Hi Dan - what are some of your favorite fiction books? Any particular authors you will always read no matter what?
Hiya Dan!
I know there are issues around travelling back in time (healthcare, language barriers, dangers around most - if not every - corner) but if you could bring someone from history to 2024, who do you think would be most excited to be here?
Could you imagine bringing Henry VIII and his reaction to how he's viewed in history and the impact Elizabeth had on England?
Hi Dan, when will you be recording the podcast with Iain Dale on your Richard I chapter from his monarchy book? It’s a great book and your chapter is excellent. Thank you.
Simple question, Dan. (Hello!) Now Henry V has been crossed off your to do pile, will you be turning your attention on his son and heir and his strange life?
I’m wondering why King John seems to be the consensus worst king in English history when Edward II seems just as bad or worse. Also I have to say I’m quite disappointed in Queen Isabella devolving into just another greedy self centered monarch after such an audacious snatch of power.
It does seem to me that so many people die during the battles between the participants in the wars and I always wonder who takes care of all the bodies on the battlefields and are the graves marked or are they all found by the families or next of kind just left to wonder what happened to their loved ones? MIA’s who never return home?
During Henry VIII's
Reformation, were the bones of his parents, grandmother, and immediate family disturbed or did he command they not be touched?
Where can we listen to the live this is history podcast you did with Alice Loxton at London podfest?
Just wanted to tell i loved the event in Gloucester. Hope you liked the dutch treats.
Hi Dan, great to see you in Linghams this week (I'm the History student who's returned to study at the Open University whose copy of Henry V you tagged with a little cartoon arrow since it was already signed).
My question is: when you were writing the boat sequence at the end of Wolves of Winter - keeping it vague to avoid spoilers in this public forum - were you writing that with a view of the next book having what I presume to be a major naval focus given its setting? Or did writing that scene inspire you to move the Dogs out to sea in a broader way to close out the trilogy?
And, if I may give a music reccomendation, you've mentioned enjoying listening to Jon Hopkins when writing (same). I'd reccomend giving Jamie XX's new record a listen. It's more energetic but has similar vibes.
What was the last slash and siege battle in England?
Thanks
If you were given the budget and free rein to make your own Hollywood blockbuster on the medieval period. What would be the plot of your film? (Essex dogs on the big screen?) I think the fourth crusade, and how that went wildly off plan would be pretty epic.
Hi Dan,
I'm really looking forward to reading your biography of Henry V!
Question: Is there any evidence to suggest how medieval kings felt about the loss of 'lower-class' soldiers in battle? To what extent did kings lament their loss, or just see it as part and parcel of their dynastic/territorial/imperial ambitions?
Thanks for all your great work,
Alex