On 5 November I'm talking in the medieval Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick

If you're in the centre of England (and even if you're not), I'm talking about my new book Conquerors and the extraordinary and little known global empire of the Portuguese - on Thursday 5 November in Warwick. Do come along, there'll be a fully illustrated talk + Portuguese cakes and wine - in the fantastic surroundings of the 14th  century Lord Leycester Hospital:



The event will take place in the medieval great hall:



This is a unique and wonderful place for what I hope will be a similarly fascinating evening. Here are the details:

Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly - on Venice

Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly has a beautiful and wide ranging issue out on Venice - you can read my contribution here:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/smithsonian-journeys-travel-quarterly-venice-180956888/