New data says we are even more obsessed with the medieval world than the Roman Empire
Statistics, said a French philosopher, are like dreams: a form of wish fulfilment. My wish has long been for more people to dig the Middle Ages. This week my dreams came true.

Dan Jones
New York Times bestselling historian, broadcaster and author. My books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. My documentaries include the Netflix series Secrets of Great British Castles. I live in the UK.