News about Dan Jones

To many he was a ruthless and excessively harsh ruler. But in Dan Jones's new book, Kathryn Hughes discovers that Henry V was actually just a product of his age and instead of being cruel, he was in fact pragmatic.

The TV presenter, historian and author, 43, tells Tom Parker Bowles about university food formalities, sublime sushi in Japan and snotty sea urchin in LA

A father's kneecaps shot up into his thighs after he snapped both tendons and collapsed in a heap while competing in a Strongman final, leaving him feeling like he was 'on fire'. Dan Jones had been competing at the Strongman competition in Southport on 1st September and made it through to the final, which involved carrying 80kg 20 metres to the finish line. Horrifying footage shows Mr Jones racing along, just seconds from the finish line, before collapsing in a heap as he ruptured both patellar tendons, sending his kneecaps shooting up into his quads. The 29-year-old senior IT analyst was rushed to Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire, where he was given painkillers before undergoing a gruelling five-hour op to have his tendons fused back together. The father-of-one, who has been in hospital for three weeks and has to learn how to walk again, hopes to be discharged before his 30th birthday next month.

Toxic fumes from burning nonstick pans sent over 200 people to the doctor last year with a little-known condition that temporarily causes fever, body aches and chills. There were a record 267 cases 'Teflon-flu' in the US in 2023. Cases likely haven't been this high since 2000, according to research from America's Poison Centers. There have only been 3,600 cases of suspected cases of polymer fume fever in the past couple decades. It's relatively rare condition, despite how widespread nonstick pans are.

A female police officer who alleged she had been repeatedly attacked by her bogus'stalker' ex-boyfriend has been spared from prison. Nadia Thurley, a probationary officer with Hampshire Police, assaulted 14 times, including being assaulted over a seven-month cycle, according to a Nadia Thurley, 29. She was eventually caught out after CCTV cameras were installed in her house to record her reportedly violent ex-partner, but she had no one visit her house on the night of one of the suspected attacks. According to Bristol Crown Court, more than 150 officers wasted their time investigating Thurley's allegations and watched more than 800 hours of CCTV video. Thurley, who suffers from a complex post-traumatic stress disorder disorder, denied the charges, but after a hearing, she was found guilty.

Melissa Burr, a 32-year-old commuter, was killed outside London's Victoria railway station by pressing his accelerator rather than the brake pedal. As Ms Burr's family walked free from the courthouse today, her family wept in court. Judge Rebecca Trowler gave Popoola an 18-month prison term at the Old Bailey but it was postponed for two years as she drew attention to the United Kingdom's packed prisons. While acknowledging the defendant's "personal responsibility," she continued her inquiry into the effect on jails with a large prison population.'

PC Nadia Thurley, 29, made 14 charges against 'true' Dan Jones, resulting in police spending 'extensive' funds investigating the suspected crimes. The officer was caught out after police installed clandestine CCTV cameras at her house without her knowledge in an attempt to find the suspected perpetrator. No one had been to the house, where they feared to have been attacked in days, according to them. The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary dismissed PC Thurley today, saying he was'saddened' that an officer with firsthand knowledge of such 'horrible crimes' would'choose to lie about a violent assault.' Her felony case was described as one of the most'most serious' a police officer could face,' with investigators claiming that her 'extensive lying' has damaged public confidence in both PC Thurley and the police force.

As the UK faces a -10C freeze this weekend, drivers have been warned to use their fog lights properly or risk a £50 fine. Drivers have been warned by a motoring company that they should know when to use their fog lights. According to the organization, drivers who have their lights on during clear weather could face fines. Snow and ice have caused widespread disruption in the United Kingdom this morning, with trains and flights cancelled and exhibitions postponed due to the weather. Thousands of snowflakes fell in Scotland along the southeast and southwest of England, with icy rails in Kent causing a power failure.

RICHARD EDEN: The head in question was raised from a mercifully inanimate body: that of a majestic marble statue of Bonus Eventus, Roman god of good fortune. It had been 6ft 6in tall before decapitation. And, it had been at Wilton for more than 20 years before being sold by the 15th Earl of Pembroke in 1961, the 8th Earl's demise in the 1700s. The police in Rome have been alerted by the city's distraught owners. However, the guy who cut off the head was never arrested; nor did the owners, the same family that bought it from Wilton, have any idea of the head's whereabouts. Until now.

Amanda Holden has revealed she stripped naked for a racy painting while filming a new television show, Sex: A Bonkers History. Together with historian Dan Jones, the presenter, 52, is investigating how attitudes toward sex and sexuality have developed in Sky History's program. Amanda posed as a 'natural' model,' according to artist Francesca Currie, who posed in the nude for the artwork.

Amanda Holden's dazzling new exhibit explores the Roman Empire's'sexy heartthrob' Gladiators. Sex: A Bonkers History, alongside historian Dan Jones, will examine how attitudes toward sex and sexuality have changed. Amanda meets with sex historian Kate Lister to find out why women went wild for the warriors in upcoming scenes ahead of Monday's first episode.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Iveagh, 54, tells me that the robes were last used by his great-grandparents at Elizabeth II's coronation. They were the original owners of the majority of the 461 lots under fire at The Guinness Sale in Elveden Hall, Suffolk's ancestral seat. Sworders have lowered the price of the robes by £3,000 to £5,000, which Iveagh claims has been "in storage for the past 20 years," says Iveagh. The purchase, he says, enables 'Elveden' to be more freed up. The dining room is stunning. It can be used more than [being] a storage space."

When it comes to its perception of sex, Amanda Holden has said she thinks that Britain is going backwards rather than forwards. Together with historian Dan Jones, the 52-year-old is fronting a brand new show from Sky and the History Channel titled Sex: A Bonkers History. The pair will look at how attitudes towards sex and sexuality have shifted from ancient Egypt's birth of the first condom to swinging in 1970s suburban Britain.

Barnsley put a 7-0 thrashing of Port Vales on the first day of League One put last season's Play-off Final disappointment behind them. Last season, the Tykes were notably defeated by Sheffield on Wednesday in the league's last season, but the Tykes bounced back by defeating Vale for six at Oakwell. Devante Cole was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick for Barnsley as part of John Russell's, Liam Kitching, and Dan Jones' own goal. Reading got off to a rocky start in League One after losing by Peterborough in their first home game after relegation from the Championship last season. In his first game in charge of the Royals, Ephron Mason-Clark was enough to beat Ruben Selles right before halftime.

In the opulent new trailer for Sex: A Bonkers History, Amanda Holden's remarkable figure was on display. On the Sky History series, which discusses sexual behavior throughout the ages, the TV host, 52, will be joined by scholar Dan Jones. Amanda, who is throwing herself into the action, explores and dresses up as iconic and influential women in history, including Queen Elizabeth I and Marilyn Monroe.

In a clip for racy new show Sex: A Bonkers History, Amanda Holden left little to the imagination when she stripped completely naked in a clip for a raging new show Sex: A Bonkers History. On the Sky History series, which examines sexual behaviours throughout the ages, the television host, 52, will be joined by scholar Dan Jones. The Sun published a clip from Amanda's trailer in which she was shown stripping off to a candlelit bath ahead of its premiere next month.

Jonathan Lewis (left) was on a family holiday in Rhodes when the fires were blown toward the coast, where he was staying. On Saturday, he decided to take action after smoke began pouring into the resort from behind a nearby mountain and ended up spending eight hours gently ferrying people to safety. Mr Lewis, a transport business based in Attleborough, Norfolk, climbed into the mountains toward Lardos, a picturesque village on the island's south-east. Meanwhile, bride-to-be Holly Butler and her future husband Dominic Hustler (top right), from Wokingham, Berkshire, arrived at the airport last night with their families. The two people are fulfilling their dream of marrying on the island, which is where they first met. Despite the fact that their TUI holiday was postponed due to the wildfires, the passengers' flights were able to marry on Wednesday. However, others have reported being compelled to sleep in schools, airports, and sports centers in Rhodes, while one tourist arrived to discover that the hotel she had reserved had burned down. Others have expressed their dissatisfaction with travel agencies' inability in knowing how the wildfires, which began on Saturday, would have an effect on holiday planning. Jess Bailey (bottom right) and her husband and two children were picked up from Bristol Airport on Saturday night to find hundreds of people in classrooms and stadiums.

A dramatic video shows the terrifying moment hundreds of tourists who escaped from burning villages in Rhodes were loaded onto boats in a search of peace. The video shows young children and their families huddled in total darkness by the sea as wildfires follow behind them on the Greek island. According to authorities, the Rhodes tragedy has become the biggest fire evacuation in Greek history, with 19,000 people fleeing from villages and hotels. In the video, desperate cries and yells can be heard as crowds of tourists prepare to board the boats by the Red Cross.

Amanda Holden's latest gig is being a screamer as she has been offered a spot on Sex: A Bonkers History. On the Sky History series, the television host, 52, will be joined by scholar Dan Jones, who examines sexual habits through the years. Amanda and Dan's leading roles in the series will highlight history's best forgotten sex tales from history's best forgotten sex tales.

Following their promotion back to League Two, the newly promoted and retained list of players has been released. Despite helping Wrexham's 15 years of non-league service, a swath of first-team stars will have to find new clubs this summer.

For the first time since the Neanderthals were born 50,000 years ago, Comet C/2022 E3 whizzed past Earth for the first time since the Neanderthals were born 50,000 years ago. Although some stargazers in the United Kingdom were dissatisfied because of cloud cover and bad weather, others were able to see the comet, which in most cases seemed to be nothing more than a thin green smudge. Many who managed to photograph Comet C2022/E3, which was only revealed last year, were using specialist camera equipment, telescopes, or binoculars. The image left was taken on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, while photographer Dan Jones caught the top right in Chichester.

Battle-bloody, brutal, and perfectly pitched are Historian Jones' first foray into fiction. The Essex Dogs - a raggle-taggle, rough-and-ready group of ten mavericks led by scarred, war-weary Loveday FitzTalbot - join an advancing English force in 1346 on Normandy's beaches. It's been nine years since the Hundred Years' War started. Young Romford, nursing a heroin addiction, and on the run from his youth, as Father, a homeless and dangerously unstable priest, is caught up in the increasingly violent conflict as they head to Crecy's hellish killing fields. Jones captures the terror and ferociousness of the war as well as the Dogs' loyalty and kinship. It's a horrific, sweary, swaggering debut.