Jonathan Phillips

Professor Jonathan Phillips is a distinguished academic specializing in Crusading History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He holds the title of Professor of Crusading History and leads the MA in Crusader Studies. His work bridges medieval history with modern interpretations, focusing on the Crusades' legacy and Sultan Saladin's role. Phillips is also the Schools Liaison Officer, organizing outreach programs and taster days for prospective students.

Education: BA from Keele University (1987), PhD from Royal Holloway (1992). Research focuses on the Third Crusade, Saladin's legacy, and crusader-Muslim interactions. Key publications include The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin (2019), winner of the Slightly Foxed Award, and The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople.

Media engagements include BBC Radio 3's 'Golden Age of Islam' series, Hay Literary Festival appearances, and historical consultancy for TV productions like Cross and the Crescent. He collaborates internationally, co-editing the academic journal Crusades and serving as SSCLE President.

His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining medieval primary sources with modern historiography to contextualize the Crusades' enduring impact on global relations.