Dan Jones
Dan Jones is a bestselling historian, TV presenter and award-winning journalist. His non-fiction books, which have sold more than a million copies worldwide, include the Sunday Times bestsellers The Plantaganets and Powers and Thrones. His fiction includes the acclaimed Essex Dogs trilogy, and Dan has written and presented numerous TV series. His latest book, Castles, is a history of the world told through over three thousand years of iconic strongholds.
Upcoming Events
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - November 2026
5x15 is thrilled to bring our signature format to the Emmanuel Centre stage for the first time! Five speakers, fifteen minutes each.
Emmanuel Centre, SW1P
Emmanuel Centre, SW1P
Featuring Talks By:
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
on human rights and life as a political prisoner
Dan Jones
on the secrets held in castles
Jamie Bartlett
on communicating with AI
Dame Margaret Hodge
on her career in politics
Gus Casely-Hayford
on the power of everyday objects
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - November 2026
5x15 is thrilled to bring our signature format to the Emmanuel Centre stage for the first time! Five speakers, fifteen minutes each.
Emmanuel Centre, SW1P