Nic Morton
@nicmorton.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history (Medieval)
Speaker • Writer • Reviewer • Editor ✝️
University webpage: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/arts-humanities/nicholas-morton
Speaker • Writer • Reviewer • Editor ✝️
University webpage: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/arts-humanities/nicholas-morton
Thank you Franz-Stefan Gady for your very generous review of my book:
"The Crusader States and Their Neighbours: A Military History, 1099–1187"
Published in "War, Conflict and the Military" (2025).
Link to review: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
"The Crusader States and Their Neighbours: A Military History, 1099–1187"
Published in "War, Conflict and the Military" (2025).
Link to review: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thank you Franz-Stefan Gady for your very generous review of my book:
"The Crusader States and Their Neighbours: A Military History, 1099–1187"
Published in "War, Conflict and the Military" (2025).
Link to review: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
"The Crusader States and Their Neighbours: A Military History, 1099–1187"
Published in "War, Conflict and the Military" (2025).
Link to review: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
Just arrived...
"Sigismund"
A short text offering advice by Aeneas Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini
(future Pope Pius II)
Translated by D.P. Curtin
"Sigismund"
A short text offering advice by Aeneas Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini
(future Pope Pius II)
Translated by D.P. Curtin
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Just arrived...
"Sigismund"
A short text offering advice by Aeneas Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini
(future Pope Pius II)
Translated by D.P. Curtin
"Sigismund"
A short text offering advice by Aeneas Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini
(future Pope Pius II)
Translated by D.P. Curtin
Review copy just landed!
"Becoming Arab: The Formation of Arab Identity in the Medieval Middle East"
by Yossef Rapoport
@princetonupress.bsky.social
"Becoming Arab: The Formation of Arab Identity in the Medieval Middle East"
by Yossef Rapoport
@princetonupress.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Review copy just landed!
"Becoming Arab: The Formation of Arab Identity in the Medieval Middle East"
by Yossef Rapoport
@princetonupress.bsky.social
"Becoming Arab: The Formation of Arab Identity in the Medieval Middle East"
by Yossef Rapoport
@princetonupress.bsky.social
Reposted by Nic Morton
Review copy just arrived!
"How the Holy Cross came from Antioch to Brogne"
By Nicholas L. Paul and
Wolfgang P. Müller
@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
"How the Holy Cross came from Antioch to Brogne"
By Nicholas L. Paul and
Wolfgang P. Müller
@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Review copy just arrived!
"How the Holy Cross came from Antioch to Brogne"
By Nicholas L. Paul and
Wolfgang P. Müller
@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
"How the Holy Cross came from Antioch to Brogne"
By Nicholas L. Paul and
Wolfgang P. Müller
@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
Thrilled to receive today a copy of Angus Donald's
"Templar Traitor"
I'm looking forward to getting started - looks like a good book for the holidays!
"Templar Traitor"
I'm looking forward to getting started - looks like a good book for the holidays!
November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Thrilled to receive today a copy of Angus Donald's
"Templar Traitor"
I'm looking forward to getting started - looks like a good book for the holidays!
"Templar Traitor"
I'm looking forward to getting started - looks like a good book for the holidays!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my interview for Syndicate Talk with Ganzorig Vanchig about my book
"The Mongol Storm"
is now available on YouTube (in Mongolian).
youtu.be/5rCKgUajOx0?...
"The Mongol Storm"
is now available on YouTube (in Mongolian).
youtu.be/5rCKgUajOx0?...
Syndicate Talk #27 Exclusive: Монгол Түрлэг
YouTube video by Syndicate talk
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my interview for Syndicate Talk with Ganzorig Vanchig about my book
"The Mongol Storm"
is now available on YouTube (in Mongolian).
youtu.be/5rCKgUajOx0?...
"The Mongol Storm"
is now available on YouTube (in Mongolian).
youtu.be/5rCKgUajOx0?...
Reposted by Nic Morton
My newsletter is up with a dash of books, history and science. This week, I review The Mongol Storm by @nicmorton.bsky.social , which covers the impact of the Mongols on the Near East.
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If you find my post interesting, do share and subscribe.
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A View From My Disjointed Laptop - Issue #129
Welcome to my newsletter for a dash of books, history and science. This week, I review The Mongol Storm by Nicholas Morton, which covers the impact of the Mongols on the societies of the junction of A...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My newsletter is up with a dash of books, history and science. This week, I review The Mongol Storm by @nicmorton.bsky.social , which covers the impact of the Mongols on the Near East.
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If you find my post interesting, do share and subscribe.
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If you find my post interesting, do share and subscribe.
New arrival!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my book
"Mongol Storm" is now available in a splendid Turkish translation.
My author copies have just landed!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my book
"Mongol Storm" is now available in a splendid Turkish translation.
My author copies have just landed!
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New arrival!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my book
"Mongol Storm" is now available in a splendid Turkish translation.
My author copies have just landed!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my book
"Mongol Storm" is now available in a splendid Turkish translation.
My author copies have just landed!
Reposted by Nic Morton
Want to understand the Middle Ages? This is your starting point. 🛡️🏛️ Taught by @nicmorton.bsky.social medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope #Medieval #MedievalStudies
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…
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Want to understand the Middle Ages? This is your starting point. 🛡️🏛️ Taught by @nicmorton.bsky.social medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope #Medieval #MedievalStudies
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...
"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...
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...
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
"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...
I'm not sure how I feel about this.
October 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I'm not sure how I feel about this.
Reposted by Nic Morton
Get a broad overview of medieval history in one engaging course—start today! 🕯️📖 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope #MedievalStudies
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…
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Get a broad overview of medieval history in one engaging course—start today! 🕯️📖 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope #MedievalStudies
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...
shows.acast.com/teach-mediev...
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...
shows.acast.com/teach-mediev...
Why did the Second Crusade fail? (Ep.1: Narrative) | Teach Medieval
What's the story of the Second Crusade?
shows.acast.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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...
shows.acast.com/teach-mediev...
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...
shows.acast.com/teach-mediev...
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.
If you're interested enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout
Offer ends 17 October
www.waterstones.com/book/the-cru...
If you're interested enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout
Offer ends 17 October
www.waterstones.com/book/the-cru...
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.
www.waterstones.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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.
If you're interested enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout
Offer ends 17 October
www.waterstones.com/book/the-cru...
If you're interested enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout
Offer ends 17 October
www.waterstones.com/book/the-cru...
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!
This is a first look at the forthcoming:
“Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades”
Edited by Jonathan Harris
… and including a chapter by me!
October 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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!
This is a first look at the forthcoming:
“Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades”
Edited by Jonathan Harris
… and including a chapter by me!
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...
"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...
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...
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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...
"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...
Reposted by Nic Morton
New to the Middle Ages? Start here—explore the foundations of medieval Europe! 🏰📚 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi... #MedievalEurope
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…
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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!
"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!
October 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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!
"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
"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
October 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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
"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!
Suzannah Lipscomb explores the death of Chinggis Khan as part of the series
"Ancient Autopsy"
with a few contributions from me!
October 6, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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!
Suzannah Lipscomb explores the death of Chinggis Khan as part of the series
"Ancient Autopsy"
with a few contributions from me!
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.
"The Crusader Storm: A Global History of the Wars for the Middle East."
Currently scheduled for release in June 2026.
October 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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.
"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.
Our interview for Syndicate Talk will be released soon!
Especial thanks to the embassy for their warm welcome.
October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
Our interview for Syndicate Talk will be released soon!
Especial thanks to the embassy for their warm welcome.
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...
The book is: Warfare in the Global Middle Ages
Authors: David S. Bachrach and Bernard S. Bachrach
www.medievalists.net/2025/09/writ...
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.
www.medievalists.net
October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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...
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!)
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!)
October 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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!)
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!)