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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Available for £0.99! The kindle version of my new book "The Crusader Storm" is available for this very respectable price on Amazon.co.uk!

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Troy Goodfellow @troyg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Finished “The Crusader Storm” flying back from Gamescom, and it’s a very good book. Highly recommended, could use more maps. Love to be reminded about this jerkwad, too.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wow hefty discounts really do shift the needle! Both my books "Field of Blood" (2019) and "Mongol Storm" (2022) currently bestsellers on Amazon.com in kindle version.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

20 years of writing and editing - I don't regret a moment

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's been a while but my book "The Mongol Storm" has returned to bestseller status on Amazon.com Yes I know it's because the Kindle version is $1.99 but it's a good deal!

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James Crossland @jamescrossland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

‼️ This week, I'm joined by @nicmorton.bsky.social to discuss Raynald de Châtillon, the most notorious Crusader and nemesis of Saladin! Listen here ⬇️ ⚔️ 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Review copy just arrived! "Chronicling warfare in the thirteenth-century German Empire" Edited and translated by David S. Bachrach

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is Maltese prickly-pear liqueur - it's my absolute favourite so whenever I go to Malta...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Why I became a historian! My recent article in the Historical Association newsletter. @histassoc.bsky.social

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Brian Ulrich @brianjulrich.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

There is a similar discount on the US Amazon site

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My books "Mongol Storm" and "Field of Blood" are currently available in kindle versions for £2.99 and £0.99 respectively on Amazon.co.uk!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Why I became a historian! My recent article in the Historical Association newsletter. @histassoc.bsky.social

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Newly released! My interview with Mike Soutar for BBC History Extra on Genghis Khan's approach to leadership. Link below... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmj...

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What made Genghis Khan so ruthless?

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Now it feels like a proper English summer - finally!!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's too rainy to make a sandcastle so...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

*Attention some readers might find this information disturbing* Something very strange is happening. Water is falling from the sky. I've heard of this before. I think it's called "rain"

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Study the history of the Crusades with me! Starting on 24 Sept, "The Crusades: From Primary Source to scholarly verdict" will run online for ten weekly sessions. 15% off using code: BacktoSchool (expires 31 Aug) @medievalists.bsky.social Info ⬇️ medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/crus...

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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

A scholarly overview of the Crusades from the First Crusade (1095) to Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem (1187). We examine primary sources from this period, considering how we can answer some of the mos...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Quick question - has anyone else been receiving a stream of exciting-sounding invites to promote your books via book clubs or consultancy services (which I strongly suspect in some/most cases are scams)?

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just arrived! "The Cauldron" by Simon Sebag Montefiore I'm looking forward to getting started!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Study the history of the Crusades with me! Starting on 24 Sept, "The Crusades: From Primary Source to scholarly verdict" will run online for ten weekly sessions. 15% off if you sign up using code: BacktoSchool (expires 31 Aug) medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/crus...

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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🚨 FESTIVAL EPISODE🚨 Forget knights in shining armour! 🛡️ @nicmorton.bsky.social reveals why nomadic steppe archers were the true medieval empire-builders! Catch him at Gloucester History Festival (12th–20th Sept)! 🎟️ www.gloucesterhistor... Listen now: pod.fo/e/5077ea #History

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Crusaders' love of Turkish hats When you imagine the first crusaders returning from the Holy Land, do you imagine them wearing felt Turkish hats? No? Well you should. (1/3)

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

🚨 FESTIVAL EPISODE🚨 Enemy knights training together ⚔️🤝? Dr @nicmorton.bsky.social uncovers surprising medieval cross-faith alliances! See him live at the Gloucester History Festival (12th–20th Sept)! 🎟️ www.gloucesterhistor... Listen now: pod.fo/e/5077ea #History #Medieval

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🚨 FESTIVAL EPISODE🚨 3 coastal cities vs an empire from Afghanistan to the Mediterranean! 🤯 @nicmorton.bsky.social redefines medieval superpower scale. See him at Gloucester History Festival (12th–20th Sept)! 🎟️ www.gloucesterhistor... Listen now: pod.fo/e/5077ea #Medieval #Seljuk

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

On the Untitled History Podcast this week @nicmorton.bsky.social and I talk Crusader States Crusader strongholds in barren deserts? Nope. Rich, cultural and intellectual melting pots with shifting alliances with both Christian and muslim neighbours. Watch/listen here, on Youtube, or your pod app!

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Episode 26: The myth and reality of medieval Crusader States

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

New release! "Templar properties in France during and after the order's suppression (1307-1325)" By Magdalena Satora This is the latest addition to the Routledge series "The Military Religious Orders" which I co-edit with Jochen Burgtorf and Emanuel Buttigieg. @routledgebooks.bsky.social

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Simon Sebag Montefiore discussing my new book "The Crusader Storm."

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Looking for some summer reading? My new book "The Crusader Storm" offers a history of the Crusades (1097-1187) from roughly ten different cultural perspectives. These include: Byzantine, Fatimid, Seljuk Turkish, Arab, Kurdish, Frankish, Jewish and Armenian points of view.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Encountering bananas during the Crusades The crusaders learned about bananas during their campaigns in the Middle East. Trying to explain them to relatives and correspondents in the west, one writer described them as "long apples", another said that they... (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The Mongols and the Black Death The Mongols' role in spreading the Black Death during the Fourteenth century (possibly as far back as the Thirteenth century) remains closely debated. Some claim the armies, merchants and envoys criss-crossing their empire played ... (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Have you noticed? When I was an undergraduate student people often questioned the value of studying history - after all, what's the point? How is it useful in the modern world? I've realised recently - no one at all is asking those questions now.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Roman masonry in Crusader Castles! An interesting feature common to many Crusader Castles is the builders' use of pillars and masonry from classical sites. You can see this clearly below in a section of wall from the castle of Jubail (Byblos) in Lebanon. (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Medieval Dragons in Middle East Something that always strikes me about medieval Middle Eastern sources is the sheer number of cultures that discuss dragons, either as mythical beasts, or in some cases as actual living creatures. My favourite story... (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Egyptian mummies in the medieval era Digging up Egyptian tombs was big business in the 13thC - lot of money to be made! One author reports chopped up mummy wrappings being used as price labels in markets. The pyramids were difficult to access and full of bats. (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I told him that Vikings didn't have horns on their helmets. He didn't take it well.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What to do if your ship is attacked by Sirens Medieval mariners who travelled to the Holy Land told many stories about sea monsters. They also offered practical advice about dealing with them. So if you are attacked by sirens then ... (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Mice urinating in leopard bites (a medieval warning) Medieval writers claim that, if you suffer a leopard bite, you need to stay alert because mice will try to urinate in the wound. They suggest taking refuge on a boat so the mice can't follow. Even then, be cautious .. (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

My favourite medieval fable A mother and daughter were on their way to market with the daughter riding on a donkey. Passing through a village on their way, the local people started laughing at them shouting - "look at that ridiculous pair!" ... (1/5)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A medieval joke There aren't many jokes that translate well into the modern day, but there is one ... King Louis IX set out on campaign and en-route he stopped at a tavern where he ordered some chicken. (1/2)

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Making reading plans for the summer? Crusader Storm offers a history of the Crusades from roughly ten different cultural perspectives.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Come and study the history of Crusades with me in ten weekly online sessions!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I keep coming back to this quote ... "Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." G.K. Chesterton

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Just arrived at the Royal Armouries in Leeds to give this afternoon's talk on surviving a Mongol invasion! @royalarmouries.bsky.social

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🔥⚔️ THE CRUSADES WERE NOT THE ENTIRE MEDIEVAL MIDDLE EAST! Our first Gloucester special sees @nicmorton.bsky.social rage that Crusades were a small part. Civilisations carried on, enemies traded and empires rose and fell. And mice making boats from pomegranates. 🐭🍎⛵ 🎧6 Aug #Medieval #History

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