معرفی
Rob W Jones is a Visiting Professor of History at Franklin and Marshall College's Advanced Studies program in Bath, England. He specializes in socio-cultural aspects of medieval warfare, emphasizing warrior identity and battlefield experiences. His research integrates experiential learning through historical European martial arts (HEMA), particularly medieval longsword combat. Jones holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2006) and has authored/co-edited influential works on chivalry, martial display, and medieval military cultures. He actively teaches courses on knighthood and military cultures, blending academic rigor with hands-on historical practice. His awards include the Royal Historical Society Fellowship (2011) and the Gillingham Prize (2009).
- Education:
- PhD (2006): Cardiff University, Bloodied Banners: The Forms and Functions of Martial Display on the Medieval Battlefield
- MA (1999): Cardiff University, Medieval British Studies
- BA (1996): Cardiff University, History
- Key Research Themes:
- Military symbolism and material culture
- Pre-heraldic battlefield identification systems
- Non-knightly soldier roles (hobelars, écorcheurs)
- Historical pedagogy of combat techniques
- Recent Work:
- 2023: Cultures of the Sword in the High Middle Ages
- 2022: Conference presentation on medieval sword-bearing practices
- Awards:
- Gillingham Prize (2009) for article on Hobelar origins
- Encyclopedia editorships with Boydell & Brewer
