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Well That Aged Well

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In this podcast we interview historians about new topics every week ranging from Ancient Rome to pre historic era to modern history. I myself am not an academic but I always been fascinated by history and always enjoy learning about it. I am trying to make history fun and enjoyable and hopefully you will learn smomething too. New episodes coming out every week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart".


This podcast is uncut, and unedited.So what you see is what you get. Which means that what you see is excactly as we recorded it when we recorded the podcast.


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Episodes

Episode 131: Sweden-Norway. 1814-1850. Part 1. With Marthe Hommestad

June 08, 2023 00:41 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

The Sweden-Norway union would last for almost a century. But this week we are taking a look at the first half of the Union. From the loss of Finland to the Kiel treaty, to The politics that dominated the Union in the early half of the 19th century, and the infamous Marcus Thrane movement that caused a great rebellion in Norway. All this and more this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Episode 130: The Vietnam War. With Mark Lawrence

June 01, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

In This weeks episode we take a look at The Vietnam War. From the beginning of the french leaving it`s former colony, the Geneva Acord which split the country in two. Ho Chi Mins origin story and rise to the comunist north. The Vietnam wars beginning all the way through the end we go through everything from The beginning of the War to the Paris Acord. And what Vietnam looks like today as a consequense of the war. This week on "Well That Aged Well". Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...

Episode 129: Ludwig II. The Swan King. With Giles MacDonogh.

May 25, 2023 03:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

This week we take a look at the Bavarian King Ludwig II, better known as the "Swan King". From his upbriinging to the taking over as king, (too soon?), and his lavish buildings of Castles, which he would be famous for. And also ties with Wagner, and Bismarck, are all topics for this weeks episode. All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well": Find Giles Macdongh on twitter here: @gilesMacdonogh Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Episode 129: Ludwig II. The Swan King. With Giles Macdongh.

May 25, 2023 03:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

This week we take a look at the Bavarian King Ludwig II, better known as the "Swan King". From his upbriinging to the taking over as king, (too soon?), and his lavish buildings of Castles, which he would be famous for. And also ties with Wagner, and Bismarck, are all topics for this weeks episode. All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well": Find Giles Macdongh on twitter here: @gilesMacdonogh Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Episode 128: WW2: End Game. The Soviet Invation Of Berlin. With Arne Kislenko

May 18, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at how civilizations rise, and fall, but how they also are able to rise again. From Ancient Rome to the middle ages, and the islamic world to the modern era. All this and more on "Well That Aged Well", with Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 127: How Our Past Can Renew Our Present. With Michael Bonner

May 11, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at how civilizations rise, and fall, but how they also are able to rise again. From Ancient Rome to the middle ages, and the islamic world to the modern era. All this and more on "Well That Aged Well". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 126: Francis I. The Renaissance Monarch. With Glen Richardson

May 04, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

In this week we take a look at a more or less forgotten Monarch in French History Francis I. We take a look at some of his greatest achievments, his alliance with both Henry VIII, and his rivlary with Charles V, we also take a look at his meeting with Leonardo Davinci, and how Catherine De Medici came to play a part in French history. All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Episode 125: The Battle Of Teutoburg Forest. With Adrian Murdoch

April 27, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

In this week we take a look at the infamous Batle of Teutoborg forest. Which was one of Romes most significant defeats in history. We are talking a lot about what lead up to the battle, The battles place in history, and of course the infamous battle itself. Was this really what stopped the Roman expansion into Germany? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Adrian Murdoch on twitter here: @AdrianMurdoch Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted...

Episode 124: The Seppoy Revolt Of 1857. With Rudrandshu Mukherjee

April 20, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

This week we take a look at the brutal Indian revolt of 1857, that caused the end of Mughal rule in India, and the beginning of The rule of The British Empire. Known as The Seppoy revolt we go in to detail as to why it happened, and the event during the Year 1857. This week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 123: The Tudor Dynasy. With Leanda De Lisle

April 13, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at the infamous Tudors. From the beginning of Owen Tudor to the War Of The Roses, which caused the rise of Henry VII. And all the way to Elizabeth I. The Virgin Queen. All this and more on this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Find Professor De Lisles homepage here: https://www.leandadelisle.com/ Find Professor De Lisle On Twitter here: @LeandadeLisle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. H...

Episode 122: Eleanor Janega Returns: Sex, And Sexuality in The Medieval Era

April 06, 2023 03:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

In this weeks episode we discuss Sex, and Sexuality in the medieval era. What were the standards of beauty? And what was it about Virgin brides? And how were women viewed in the middle ages? All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Find Dr. Janega on twitter here: @GoingMedieval Dr. Janegas blog can be found here: https://going-medieval.com/ Buy Dr. Janegas book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-once-and-future-sex-going-medieval-on-women-s-roles...

Episode 121: The Black Viking. With Bergsvein Birgisson

March 30, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at some more unknown Viking history. The Viking Geirmund. What was so special about him was that he had a darker skinn than The others. His mother descending from Mongolia, he has been known as "The Black Viking". But he never went on Viking raids, or did normal "Viking things". So what excactly was it about him? This is what we are trying to find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". You can find Bergsveins homepage...

Episode 120: Al muqaddimah Returns: Saladin. The Rise Of A General.

March 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at The life and achievments of the infamous general Saladdin. From his rise as a general to the fall of the Fatimid Caliphate. And his retaking of Jerusalem, the Massacre at Acre and more. What made Saladdins such a great general? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Sywawish Youtube Chanel, Al Muqaddimah here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Al+Muwaddimah Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Ho...

Episode 119: The Greeks. A Global History Part 2. 330CE-2023CE. With Roderick Beaton

March 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

In the second part of our 2 part series on "The Greeks", We take a look at from the age of Constantine The Great to today in 2023. From the world of Byzantium to The Ottoman Conquest, and the greek independence. Find out how modern Greece was shaped this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 118: The Greeks. A global history, part 1. 1500 BCE-330CE. With Roderick Beaton

March 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at Greek episode. This is a 2 part mini series where we begin with the early greek civilization from 1500BCE, From the world of Homer to Herodotous, and Thucydidies, Alexander The Great, and The entry of Rome and Christianity. Next week in part 2 we will cover the birth of Byzantium until today 2023. All this and more on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Episode 117: The Golden Horde. With Jackmesiter: Mongol History.

March 02, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

This week we take a look at Mongol history, and more specificly the Golden Horde. From their role in Mongol society, to controlling the silk road, and famous tactics used on campaining, to treatment of Vassal states. These are but a few things we take a look at this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Jack Wilson on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJackmeisterMongolHistory Find Jack WIlson on Twitter: @TheJackmesiter:MongolHisotry Support this show http:...

Episode 116: The Saga Of Eirik The Red. With Øystein Morten

February 23, 2023 10:41 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MB

Eirik The Red has been until recently a hidden figure in the viking world, and overshadowed by his son "Leif Eirikson", who discovered America. BUT recently historian, and author Øystein Morten has tried to uncover the life of Leif Eiriksons father known as "Eirik The Red" who "Discovered" Greenland, which later led to the discovery of America by his son. Find out about this unknown Viking, and why there is so little written about him this week on "Well That Aged Well". Support this show h...

Episode 115: What If? With Thomas Mackie

February 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at alternative history, What would the world look like if just one event had changed? Some things we take a look at is: What if The South had won The American Civil War? What if Germany became Comunist? And what if Carthage had won the Punic War? All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Links to find Professor Thomas Mackie can be found here: Ben Franklins world podcast: https://benfranklinsworld.com/?fbclid=IwAR3FE...

Episode 114: The Great War. 1914-1918. With Jesse Alexander

February 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 99 MB

This week we cover The First World War. From the shot in Sarajevo to the Russian Revolution, the Eastern Front, Galipoli and more. We talk about several aspects of the war from air to land and sea. Learn all about The First World War, infamously known as "The Great War", this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Link to find Jesse Alexander and suport the Ukraine Charity can be found here: Ukraine Charity: https://youkraine.at/donate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesse...

Episode 113: The Korean War. With The Cold War Channel

February 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

This week we discuss the "Forgotten War", better known as the Korean War. We talk about the end of WW2, and the creation of the 38th Paralell to the North Korean crossing, to the warfare of Macarthur, and we find out just how close the US were to nuking North Korea. You can learn about the Korean War, this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Link to the cold war channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheColdWarTV Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

Episode 112: Louis XVI & Marie Antionette. With Jonathan Spangler

January 26, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

This week we take a look at The infamous Louis XVI, and Marie Antionette. With the new popular TV show based on Marie Antionette we decided to dive in to the life of "Louis XVI and his infamous wife "Marie Antionette", and show what their life really was like. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 111: Mesut Uyar Returns: The Janissaries. The Ottoman Elite Corps

January 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

This week returning guest Mesut Uyar is back to talk about The Ottoman Elite Corps infamously known as "The Jannisaries". In the episode we talk about how the Jannisaries worked, from their recruitment to training, how they became an elite corps to the end of The Jannisaries. This week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart". You can find professor Uyar on twitter here: @mesutuyar10 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Episode 110: The Making Of Modern Russia. With David Marples

January 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at Modern Russia. From the collapse of The Soviet Union, To Russias first president Yeltzin, and the rise of Putin to the current event. What helped shape Modern Russia into the Russia we know it as today? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find professor Marples on twitter here: @Drmarples Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 109. Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt. With Aidan Dodson

January 05, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

We are kicking off the new year with another misconceptions episode. This time we take a look at Misconceptions on Egypts, and Myths and Legends that may or may not be true. This week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 108: Ancient Gaul. With Greg Wolf

December 29, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

In this week we take a look at Ancient Gaul. From the early creation of gaul to the conquest of Julius Caesar. Learn all about Ancient Gaul, and how Gaul worked. This week on "Well That Aged Well". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 107: Christmas Special 3: Saturnalia. A Roman Christmas. With LJ Trafford

December 22, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this third anual Christmas special we take a look at "Roman Christmas", known as Saturnalia. We discuss its origin and how it was celebrated. And did any christmas traditions come from Saturnalia? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart. Find Lj Trafford on Twitter: @LJTrafford Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 106: The House Of Wisdom. With Jonathan Lyons

December 15, 2022 15:24 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MB

This week we take a look at The world of Islamic Science, And the Abbasid isntitution known as "The House Of Wisdom". We take a look at how the Arabs came to be expert scientists and how they helped shaped the modern world as we know it. Jonathan Lyons Emir-Stein Center video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpcn3... Bloomsburys official link to "The House Of Wisdom" https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/house-o... Find Jonathan Lyons homepage here:  https://jonathanlyons.pub...

Episode 105: John Adams. With John Ferling

December 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

In this episode we take a look at one of the lesser known founding fathers: John Adams. We take a look at his upbringing from his life as a lawyer and to his trip through Europe during the revolutionairy years. What was his life like? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Professor Ferling here: http://johnferling.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 104: The Normans. With Levi Roach

December 01, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at The Infamous Normans. From their first settlement in France from what would later be called "Normandie", we take a look at their history from the Norman Conquest of Europe to William The Conqueror and The 1st Crusade. Learn about The Normans this week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Dr. Levi Roach on Twitter here: @DrLRoach Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 103: A History Of The Arabs. With Eugene Rogan

November 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look on early modern history of The Arabs from The Ottoman Sultan Selim I to Nassers Egyptian Revolution. We are trying to understand how modern arab history came to be and how the Arab world got the borders we have in the middle east today. Find out all this and more in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Episode 102: The Ottoman Navy. With Christine Isom Verhaaren

November 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at a rather "Hidden" part of Ottoman history. Being a medeteranian power a navy was absoloutley nescesarry to their survival. Join us this week as we dive into The Ottoman Navy on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 101: Al Andalus. Islamic Spain. With Ross Brann

November 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at Spain under Islamic Rule, from the Umayad conquest to the Reconquista, and the relations Umayad Spain had with both the Abbasids and the Fatimid Caliphate in the Arabic World. Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart. Find Professor Ross Brann here https://neareasternstudies.cornell.edu/ross-brann Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100: Outlaws Of The Wild West. A colaboration with Arizona Ghost Riders

November 03, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

In this 100th episode special we go back to our 1st episode and discuss the wild west. We discuss some lesser known outlaws, and some who mysteriously dissapeared. We also talk about what outlaw life was like in general, and how you`d best survive as a outlaw, and how well do media depict the wild west? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Go check out Arizona Ghost Riders here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArizonaGhostriders/videos Support this show http://su...

Episode 99: Jesus Christ. With Richard Aschough

October 27, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED!  This weeks episode I issue a warning both on the template, the intro and the description. I do this becasue there may be some Christians who might find what they hear in this episode not too favorable. If you are very religious this episode might not be for you! Because this week we discuss the academic side of The Life of Jesus Christ as famously portrayed in the bible, and what it actually may have been like and the early years of Christianity. This might not...

Episode 98: The Fall Of The Abbasid Caliphate. With Peter Konieczny

October 20, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at the fall of the infamous Caliphate of The Abbasids, And the Mongol Conquest of Baghdad in 1258. What was the Abbasid Caliphate like in 1258? What caused the Mongols to sucseed in the conquest of Baghdad? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Medievalist.net here: https://www.medievalists.net/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Episode 97: The Ottoman Sultans. Part 2. With Jem Duducu

October 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

In the 2nd and Final part of Our mini series on The Ottoman Empire we takea look at their golden age from the siege of Constantinople until The Fall Of The Ottomans. What was the Golden Age like during The Ottomans. When did they become "The Sick Man Of Europe?" Find Jem Duducu on Twitter here: @JemDuducu Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 96: The Ottoman Sultans. Part 1. With Jem Duducu

October 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at The Ottoman Sultans from Osman I to Mehemed II. We take a look at the rise of The Ottoman Empire. Find out how The Ottomans rose to power in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart. Find Jem Duducus Twitter here: @jemduducu Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 95: Lindsay Powell returns: Marcus Agrippa. Augustus Right Hand Man

September 29, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

This week Our returning guest is here to talk about the roman admiral Marcus Agrippa. We will talk about how he came to be connected to Augustus, to his building projects and the civil war against Marc Anthony. What made him so great? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well" "Erlend Hedegart" Find Lindsay Powell And his work here: https://about.me/lindsaypowell https://twitter.com/Lindsay_Powell https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Marcus-Agrippa-Hardback/p/6835 Support this s...

Episode 94: Real Events That Inspired Game Of Thrones. With Ken Mondschein

September 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Game Of Thrones is a TV show and a book series beloved by millions. But did you know that several events in the books are taken from real life events? In this episode we take a look at some of the medieval history George R. R. Martin borrowed to make his famous series A Game Of Thrones. This week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Mondschein here: http://kenmondschein.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Episode 93: Charlemagne. With Stuart Airlie

September 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

In this weeks episode we discuss the life and legacy of Charlemagne. From his father Peppin the short to his forging of an empire and being crowned of the pope and more. Join us this week as we talk about the birth of the Infamous Holy Roman Empire, on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 92: The Anglo Saxons. With Marc Morris

September 01, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at the birth of Britain. We discuss Dr. Marc Morris work on "The Anglo Saxons", and how they changed the course of England. From the fall of Rome to the Saxons arrival to the vikings, and how they changed Englands history and the fall of the Saxons with "William The Conqueror". This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart".  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Episode 91: 19th Century England. With Stephen Heathorn

August 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

In this episode we take a look at life in England during the 19th Century. For those of us who grew up on Dickens have a certain idea of what it may have been like but how accuratley does Dickens depict the 19th century english life? And how did The Industrial Revolution change the way of the daily life? These are the questions we ask in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. S...

Episode 90: The Fatimid Caliphate. With Jennifer Pruitt

August 18, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In this episode we visit The 10th Century Islamic world, and the Fatimid Caliphate. We discuss how they rose to power, and their height and fall, and what their rule was like, from their arcitecthure and their rivalry with the Abbasid Caliphate. This week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart"- Links where you can find professor Pruitt here: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/khamseen/short-form-videos/2020/al-aqmar-mosque/ https://wisc.academia.edu/JenniferPruitt https://arthistory...

Episode 89: Heroes And Romans in The 12th Century Byzantium. With Leonora Neville

August 11, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode we talk about the 12th century Nikephoros Bryennios "Heroes And Romans". How did NIkephoros Bryennios history differ from Anna Komnenos "Alexiad"? How come she is more famous than Nikephoros her husband? And what makes this era such a fascinating part of our history? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 88: Latin 101. With Eleanor Dickey

August 04, 2022 03:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

This week we take a look at the Latin Language. From where it came from to how to study the language and it`s history and it`s role in the modern world. Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Link to the latin reading room here: https://readingancientschoolroom.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 87: 1814: How Norway Got It`s Constitution. With Bård Frydenlund

July 28, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

For over 400 years Norway has been under Danish Rule since The Fondation of The Kalmar Union. But this was all about to change as The Napoleonic Wars burst out in the beginning of the 19th Century. Norway would soon in 1814 found it`s own constitution and be under Sweedish rule for another 100 years. But how did this happened? What gave Norway the oportunity to form our very own constitution? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://suppo...

Episode 86: The Cossacks. With Shane O`Rourke

July 21, 2022 03:00 - 52 minutes - 47.4 MB

The Cossacks have been an important part of Both Ukrainian and Russian history. But where did they come from? What sort of people were they? And what was their lifestyle like? These are the questions we ask in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 85: The Viking Age. With Daron Olson

July 14, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

This week we cover The Infamous "Viking Age". Arguably one of Scandinavias most famous history. Did it really start with the Attack on Lindesfarn in the late 8th century? What caused the Scandinavians to raid abroard in the first place? And was really violence all that the Vikings was about? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 84: Would You Survive Ancient Rome? With Kelly Olson

July 07, 2022 03:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Everyone who have read/watched a movie or know a certain amount about Ancinet Rome has probably fantasized about traveling back there and visit Rome in it`s prime. But What would it actually be like if you could travel back in time to Ancinet Rome and find work, and be a citizen of Ancient Rome? These are the questions we ask in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Epsiode 83: Greek Mythology. With Carla Ionescu

June 30, 2022 03:00 - 45 minutes - 41 MB

In this weeks episode we take a look at Greek Mythology. Where it came from and how it affected Greek Culture. From Athens to Sparta The Greek Gods was a big part of the Ancient Greek World. Come with us as we explore their stories, on "Well That Aged Well". Suport Dr. Ionescus Scandinavia trip here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sea-women-climate-change-expedition-arctic-2022?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Dr. Ionescus homepage: https://artemisrese...

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