James Martin is a British trade unionist, historian, economist and lecturer, having previously worked in finance, employment law and now is a lecturer in further and higher education. As a historian, James believes that 'understanding the past is crucial to understanding our future,' noting that evidence should guide us but our minds should be open to ideas. James has studied a wide range of fields, including industrial relations, equalities, history & politics, OSH, and astronomy and has recently completed a D.Ed to further his role as a lecturer. James has taught for a number of academic institutions ranging from Ruskin, Oxford to Northern College.
James has been a member and investigator of the Worsley Paranormal Group since its founding in 2003. He has made numerous appearances on radio and television and is now a regular on Nightvision Radio. He has described himself as a 'history geek' and a 'space nerd' and has dedicated a large portion of his more recent life to research into the Knights Templar, The Roman Empire, and the Western traditions of spirituality.