Ben Kane Writer
Ben Kane, (born 1970 ) is a novelist, specialising in the historical fiction genre. He is best known for The Forgotten Legion, Spartacus and Hannibal series of books. Six of his eight novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and his books have been published in more than ten countries, including the USA, Italy, Spain, Greece, Russia and Holland.In 2013, Ben and two friends - Anthony Riches and Russell Whitfield - walked the entire length of Hadrian's Wall for charity, wearing full Roman military kit, including hobnailed boots. They raised nearly £19,000 for Combat Stress and Medecins Sans Frontieres. In 2014, they walked again in Italy, raising over £26,500. A film was made of their walk, entitled The Road to Rome. Sir Ian McKellen provides the voiceover. There are hopes to bring the documentary to TV channels soon.Ben Kane was born in Kenya and moved to Ireland at the age of seven. He studied veterinary medicine at University College Dublin, after which he travelled the world extensively, indulging his passion for ancient history. Having visited nearly 70 countries and all 7 continents, he now lives in North Somerset with his wife and family.