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.
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Author Interviews
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AoH Book Club: Simon Sebag Montefiore on Catherine the Great & Potemkin
The acclaimed historian talks about his debut, which was an immediate bestseller and lauded by many including Mick Jagger.
Interview: Akash Kapur on Better to Have Gone
Akash Kapur
We talked to Akash Kapur about the community of Auroville and his new book, Better to Have Gone.
Britain In and Out of Europe: Robert Tombs Interview
Now that United Kingdom has departed the European Union, with a deal, it is a good time to reflect on the historical currents driving the 2016 vote, and the ramifications of it. Two historians who voted for Brexit, Saul David and Robert Tombs, discuss the historical background.
Franny Moyle on Hans Holbein
Franny Moyle
Franny Moyle is interviewed by historian and novelist of the Tudor period, Steven Veerapen.
Simon Turney
The prolific and bestselling author of historical fiction talks about his career and interests.
The Wolfson History Prize Interviews
We talk to the nominees of the prize about subjects such as child survivors of the Holocaust, Haitian revolutionaries, knowledge under attack, and more.
Andrew Sangster on Alan Brooke
Andrew Sangster
Andrew Sangster, the author of a new book on Alan Brooke, talks to Rupert Hague-Holmes about his re-appraisal
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