Historical Lectures

This page lists upcoming events where I am speaking

Saturday June 3rd I will be giving presentations at the Garrett County Maryland Celtic Festival. I will be speaking about:

-The Reasons for Scottish and Scots-Irish Immigration to America

-The History of Tartans and Kilts

-The Viking Colonization of the British Isles

Over Labor Day Weekend I will be giving presentations at the Scandinavian Festival in Budd Lake, NJ (45 miles West of NYC). I will be speaking about:

-The Viking Invasions of the British Isles

-Drakkars, Snekkja, Busse & Knarrs, all about building and sailing Viking Ships

Welcome to the website of John Miles. I am a retired U.S. Marine Officer turned author that now writes historical articles for magazines and historical fiction novels. Additionally, I give historical presentations at group events, libraries, and retirement homes. My first novel titled Magnus Saga, Beyond Vinland is about a Viking that explores North America. Moonshine Cove LLC is the publisher.