Dana Huntley was born on a New Hampshire dairy farm to English gentry farm families on both sides, who were here before the 1640s and played a role in every piece of New England history. Dana has a Ph.D. in British Literature (Drew University), M.A. from Fordham and taught for 16 years. For many years Dana wrote reviews and features for British Heritage (now British Heritage Travel), and for seven years designed travel itineraries for the magazine. In 2004, he was recruited by the magazine to become Editor. He stepped down as Editor in 2018, but continues to contribute regular features on British history, travel and culture. He lives in Epping, New Hampshire.