Giles Milton is a British writer and journalist, specialising in narrative history. He was born in Buckinghamshire in 1966. Milton is known for his best-selling books like Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Nathaniel's Nutmeg.

His works have sold more than one million copies in the UK and have been translated into over twenty-five languages. A significant portion of his career has been dedicated to contributing articles to major British national newspapers and various international publications.

Milton has travelled extensively around Europe, the Middle East, Japan, the Far East, and the Americas for his research. He is renowned for his ability to unearth fascinating and often overlooked stories from history, bringing them to life through detailed research and captivating storytelling.

He lives in London and is a member of the Hakluyt Society, an organisation committed to publishing scholarly editions of explorers' and adventurers' works, some of which he uses in his research.

Milton is also the writer and narrator of the acclaimed podcast series Ministry of Secrets and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His works of narrative history rely on personal testimonies, diaries, journals, and letters, providing insights into key historical moments through the eyes of those who witnessed them.

His books include Nathaniel's Nutmeg, Big Chief Elizabeth, Samurai William, The Riddle and the Knight, White Gold, Paradise Lost, Wolfram, Russian Roulette, and Fascinating Footnotes from History. In addition to non-fiction, Milton has authored novels such as The Perfect Corpse, According to Arnold, and Edward Trencom's Nose.

Milton's extensive work in the archives and his narrative style make his books a treasure trove of historical gems, often portraying the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.