Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World
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Dan Jones will present his talk, Castles: A Fortified History of the World, at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on 2026-10-30. The talk will explore the history of castles around the world. The price for attending the talk is not specified.
Castles have been built to defend humanity for millennia. From the desert bastion of Krak des Chevaliersin Syriato Himejiin Japan and the Maginot Line in WWII, they have inspired terror and ambition, foiled conquering forces, and been deployed as the ultimate expression of wealth, status and supremacy. Now one of the UK’s most beloved historians, the author of bestsellers including The Templars and Powers and Thrones and the creator of the wildly acclaimed This is History podcast, Dan Jones, joins us live across the UK to reveal what the world’s greatest castles tell us about the rise and fall of empires, the resilience of people under siege and the flourishing of new ideas. This is an unmissable journey through centuries and across continents, with stories of politics, power, and survival as you have never heard them before.
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Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:30.
Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World is held at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh (54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR).
The forecast for Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World is Overcast · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Assembly Rooms can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World is performing at Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World.
Tickets for Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World can be booked via cultureedinburgh.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Dan Jones will present his talk, Castles: A Fortified History of the World, at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on 2026-10-30. The talk will explore the history of castles around the world. The price for attending the talk is not specified.
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Castles have been built to defend humanity for millennia. From the desert bastion of Krak des Chevaliersin Syriato Himejiin Japan and the Maginot Line in WWII, they have inspired terror and ambition, foiled conquering forces, and been deployed as the ultimate expression of wealth, status and supremacy. Now one of the UK’s most beloved historians, the author of bestsellers including The Templars and Powers and Thrones and the creator of the wildly acclaimed This is History podcast, Dan Jones, joins us live across the UK to reveal what the world’s greatest castles tell us about the rise and fall of empires, the resilience of people under siege and the flourishing of new ideas. This is an unmissable journey through centuries and across continents, with stories of politics, power, and survival as you have never heard them before.
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WhereAssembly Rooms
54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR
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When is Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World?
Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World taking place?
Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World is held at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh (54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR).
What will the weather be like at Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World?
The forecast for Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World is Overcast · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Assembly Rooms can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World?
Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World is performing at Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World.
How do I get tickets for Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World?
Tickets for Dan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World can be booked via cultureedinburgh.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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