Jules Stewart

Jules Stewart has spent most of his professional life in journalism, reporting from more than 30 countries. He began his career as an academic in the US andlived in Madrid for 20 years. Stewart relocated to London in 1987, where he works as an author and freelance reporter.

He has published books on subjects from the Anglo-Afghan wars, Madrid, the NYPD, New York City in the 1930s and most recently, a history Cádiz. One of his main personal interests is mountaineering. He has made a number of +20,000 foot ascents in the Himalaya and Andes. He is a qualified climbing instructor and holds a black belt in Taekwon-Do.


A man in a suit looks at new york subway map on a train

Untangling the New York City subway

Jul 5, 2023
Passions run high on the best way to map the New York City subway, the world’s most complex subway system
Review: The Explorer and the Journalist by Richard Evans

Review: The Explorer and the Journalist by Richard Evans

May 28, 2023
Richard Evans tells the intriguing tale of the assignment and struggle that changed Philip Gibbs' life
Review: About England by David Matless

Review: About England by David Matless

Apr 5, 2023
David Matless explores the complex history of England's cultural and geographical identity
Encircling Madrid with a forest for a green future

Encircling Madrid with a forest for a green future

Mar 17, 2023
Politicians in Spain’s capital decided to ask their children what sort of city they wanted to grow up in - the answer was a green one
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