Nic Morton

Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 The Medieval era brought tremendous change to Western Christendom (Europe). This course provides a panoramic overview of European history from the ninth to the thirteenth century covering themes…

Want to understand the Middle Ages? This is your starting point. 🛡️🏛️ Taught by @nicmorton.bsky.social medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope #Medieval #MedievalStudies

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The Knights Templar 1120-1314 Explore the astonishing phenomenon of the Knights Templar. Trace the order’s development from the First Crusade’s aftermath, through its rise to enormous power, and then its dissolution, for a thoroug...

Online course alert!

"The Knights Templar: 1120-1314"

Starting in November I will be running a six session online course on the history of the Knights Templar in co-operation with @medievalists.bsky.social

For more information see link below:

medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...

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I'm not sure how I feel about this.

Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 The Medieval era brought tremendous change to Western Christendom (Europe). This course provides a panoramic overview of European history from the ninth to the thirteenth century covering themes…

Get a broad overview of medieval history in one engaging course—start today! 🕯️📖 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope #MedievalStudies

Why did the Second Crusade fail? (Ep.1: Narrative) | Teach Medieval What's the story of the Second Crusade?

New podcast alert!

If you'd like to know more about the Second Crusade then you might be interested in my recent podcast recording with Teach Medieval!

Link to the first episode below...

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Congratulations!

The Crusader Storm by Nicholas Morton | Waterstones Buy The Crusader Storm by Nicholas Morton from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

My forthcoming book "The Crusader Storm" (scheduled for publication in June 2026) has been selected for a 25% pre-order discount on the Waterstones website/app.

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Scheduled for publication next year!

This is a first look at the forthcoming:

“Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades”

Edited by Jonathan Harris
… and including a chapter by me!

The Knights Templar 1120-1314 Explore the astonishing phenomenon of the Knights Templar. Trace the order’s development from the First Crusade’s aftermath, through its rise to enormous power, and then its dissolution, for a thoroug...

Online course alert!

"The Knights Templar: 1120-1314"

Starting in November I will be running a six session online course on the history of the Knights Templar in co-operation with @medievalists.bsky.social

For more information see link below:
medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...

Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 The Medieval era brought tremendous change to Western Christendom (Europe). This course provides a panoramic overview of European history from the ninth to the thirteenth century covering themes…

New to the Middle Ages? Start here—explore the foundations of medieval Europe! 🏰📚 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope

New arrival...

"Warrior Monks: Politics and Power in Medieval Britain"

Author: Rory MacLellan
Publisher: The History Press

Rory's last book was excellent so I'm looking forward to getting started!

One of my favourite quotes ...

"In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."

Eric Hoffer

Tonight at 9pm on More4

Suzannah Lipscomb explores the death of Chinggis Khan as part of the series

"Ancient Autopsy"

with a few contributions from me!

Thanks so much!

Sure it's a history of the Crusades and the Crusader States from 1097-1187 told from multiple different cultural perspectives, whilst also drawing out the interplay with wider events. It's similar in approach to my earlier book Mongol Storm which covers Middle Eastern history from 1218 to c.1300.

Thank you I hope you enjoy reading it!

Thanks, I hope you enjoy reading it when it comes out!

Thanks -Yes in many ways it's a prequel for the twelfth century

Thanks Troy!

It gives me great pleasure to share the cover of my new book with you:

"The Crusader Storm: A Global History of the Wars for the Middle East."

Currently scheduled for release in June 2026.

Wonderful to chat today with Ganzorig Vanchig (aka Vinzo) about my book "Mongol Storm" at the Mongolian embassy in London today.

Our interview for Syndicate Talk will be released soon!
Especial thanks to the embassy for their warm welcome.

Yes indeed!

Writing a World History of Warfare - Medievalists.net A behind-the-scenes look at writing Warfare in the Global Middle Ages by one of its co-authors.

Great article on the latest addition to the series "Global Histories before Globalisation" which I co-edit for @routledgehistory.bsky.social with Kristin Skottki.

The book is: Warfare in the Global Middle Ages
Authors: David S. Bachrach and Bernard S. Bachrach

www.medievalists.net/2025/09/writ...

One of the most interesting features of Crusader Castles is the builders' use of pillars and lumps of masonry taken from classical sites.

You can see this clearly in this section of wall from the castle of Jubail in Lebanon (which incidentally is one of my favourite castles!)

The Assassins' and Templars' shared fate Among the shifting empires and fragile alliances, two unlikely brotherhoods — the Assassins and the Knights Templar — carved out reputations steeped in violence and myth.

My new review is just out for Engelsberg Ideas on Steve Tibble's Assassins and Templars!

@engelsbergideas.bsky.social

engelsbergideas.com/reviews/the-...

I know what you mean. Modern art rarely has much effect on me, but every once in a while...

Were you inspired?

New arrival ...

Manuel II Palaiologos (1350-1425):
A Byzantine Emperor in a Time of Tumult

Author: Siren Çelik
Cambridge University Press, 2021