We are delighted to announce that the Saturday morning keynote speaker will be the hugely acclaimed historian, writer, curator and broadcaster William Dalrymple CBE.

His award-winning books include:

• From the Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of Byzantium
• White Mughals
• Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan
• The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

The Historical Association Annual Conference 2024 will take place from Friday 10–Saturday 11 May in the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Look our for further details and our full conference programme in the new year. To register your interest, email conference@history.org.uk