The historical consultant to the new film Gladiator II has come in for some criticism over the historical accuracy of the film. Alexander Mariotti has now come out and defended himself and his comments will find plenty of support among…
A stunning museum has recently been opened adjacent to the Royal Palace in Madrid. The building has been created to display the tremendous collection of arms, armour, furniture and art built up over the centuries by the the Habsburg and…
To commemorate the D-Day landings in June 1944, the King & Queen, together with visiting Heads of State, government figures and D-Day veterans gathered at Southsea on 5 June 2024. It was a remarkable day, hearing the memories and accounts…
After the surrender of France to the Germans in 1940, a new collaborating French government was established to control the lower part of France. This Vichy government implemented Nazi policies and orders on behalf of its new masters. Included in…
After the surrender of France to the Germans in 1940, a new collaborating French government was established to control the lower part of France. This Vichy government implemented Nazi policies and orders on behalf of its new masters. Included in…
Stefan Dąmbski was a Polish Home Army veteran. More importantly, he was one of their wartime executioners briefed with the task of eliminating both Nazi enemies and Polish collaborators. His memoir has now been translated into English by Marek Sobieralski…
On a glorious Spring day in June 2024, Jonathan was fortunate to be asked to speak at Chichester Cathedral together with Michael and Richard Ashby, sons of the the WWII glider pilot, Robert Ashby. In the Vicars Hall, Jonathan recounted…
Brab Hallowes, a grandson of the famous Odette Hallowes contacted Jonathan to ask him to speak at Otter Vale Probus Club in May 2024. Jonathan addressed the retired professional's club with tales of heroism and daring operations carried out by…
On a wintery November weekend, large crowds attended the atmospheric Clifton Literary Festival, held amongst the Georgian buildings in Clifton village in Bristol. It was a broad programme of history, politics, lifestyle and the arts, showcasing a number of established…
In November 2023, the Green Jackets invited Jonathan to talk on one of his books Churchill's Third World War. The Story of Operation Unthinkable. The enjoyable evening in Winchester was supported by Friends of the museum together with a number…