Stephen D. Owen Archives - Aspects of History

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

Welcome to Aspects of History, Stephen. Did you have a personal interest in Roman history before writing Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice? I have had a passion for Roman history for many years. I first became interested in Roman Britain and the Iceni Revolt during...

The Mystery of Lindow Man: Druids, Sacrifice and the Golden Twist

The novelist discusses the theory that the Lindow Man was a high-born druid sacrificed during the Roman conquest of Britain, and considers a connection to Boudica, the Iceni and the ‘Golden Twist’.

Stephen D. Owen

Nearly 2,000 years ago, during the early years of Roman Britain, Boudica, victim of Roman injustice, raised the Iceni in rebellion against Rome. During August 1984, a mysterious link with the Iceni Revolt may have been uncovered. The remnants of a male peat body were...