Author Interviews

Stephen D. Owen on Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice

The author discusses his longstanding fascination with Roman Britain, the historical sources and archaeological evidence behind Boudica's Revolt, the challenges of bringing the Iceni and Romans to life through historical fiction.

Stephen D. Owen

The Country House at War – Judith S. Lewis Interviewed

The author discusses her book with Elizabeth Buchan and tells of a serendipitous discovery, wartime requisition, eviction, and the stories she uncovered in researching the experiences of the British upper classes during the Second World War.

Judith S. Lewis

AoH Book Club: Barney White-Spunner on Nations in Arms

In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on the lessons of his book a year on, from historical military reform and the relationship between armies and society to the impact of Ukraine on modern warfare, and his fascination with Constantine the Great.

Barney White-Spunner

Fiction Book of the Month: Karen Haden on Paying In Blood

The novelist talks about the real-life experiences behind her Alexander Baxby Mysteries, the resilience of ordinary people in early Stuart England, and the influence of espionage, religion and social upheaval on historical fiction.

Karen Haden

FEATURED INTERVIEW

Stephen D. Owen on Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice

The author discusses his longstanding fascination with Roman Britain, the historical sources and archaeological evidence behind Boudica's Revolt, the challenges of bringing the Iceni and Romans to life through historical fiction.

TUDOR LATEST INTERVIEW

The Seeker: S.G. MacLean Interview

S.G. MacLean is the creator of the Captain Damian Seeker series of novels set during the English Civil Wars. Interviewed by author and academic Steven Veerapen.

WW2 LATEST INTERVIEW

AoH Book Club: Giles Milton on The Stalin Affair

The historian makes the case that the pragmatic partnership between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin highlights how vital and difficult diplomacy and cooperation are then and today.

EDITOR’S CHOICE INTERVIEW

AoH Book Club: Barney White-Spunner on Nations in Arms

In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on the lessons of his book a year on, from historical military reform and the relationship between armies and society to the impact of Ukraine on modern warfare, and his fascination with Constantine the Great.