Thomas Asbridge
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Thomas Asbridge

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Thomas Asbridge is Reader in Medieval History at Queen Mary, University of London, and the author of 'The Black Death: A Global History' (2026), 'The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power Behind Five English Thrones' (2014), 'The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land' (2010) and 'The First Crusade: A New History' (2004). He studied for a BA in Ancient and Medieval History at Cardiff University, and then gained his PhD in Medieval History at Royal Holloway, University of London. Thomas wrote and presented a landmark three-part documentary series 'The Crusades' for the BBC, filmed on location across the Near East and Europe, as well as the BBC documentary, 'The Greatest Knight: William Marshal'. He has also appeared in many other internationally broadcast television documentaries and radio programs, and has worked as a historical consultant for HBO and Company Pictures. He now lives in southern England.
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    • The Black Death

    • A Global History of Humanity's Most Devastating Pandemic
    • By: Thomas Asbridge
    • Length: 13 hrs
    • Release date: 26-05-26
    • Language: English
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