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Episode 74: Anna Komnene. The First Female Historian. With Ioulia Kolovou

Well That Aged Well - April 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this week we take a look at Anna Komnene. Also known as the first female historian, (in the west). Her infamous work "The Alexiad" is well known and discussed among scholars. In this weeks episode we take a look at Annas life from her birth in the Blachernae palaca as a "Porphyrogenitus" to h...

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Episode 73: The Stalin Years. With Lewis Siegelbaum

Well That Aged Well - March 31, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this weeks episode we take a look at the life of Stalin and his years in Power. How did he end up reigining supreme over the Soviet Union? Was Trotsky supposed to reign in his stead? What was his years in power like? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Support...

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Episode 72: Rebeca Simon Returns. Stede Bonnet. The Gentleman Pirate

Well That Aged Well - March 24, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
You may know this pirate from "Our Flags mean Deat", by Taika waititi, and His new comedy satire set around 1717. But in this episode we will check out the real life of Stede Bonnet The Gentleman Pirate. We will also rate the show on how accurate they portrayed Pirate Life and the life of Stede ...

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Episode 71: The Ukraine Crisis. With Anatoly Pinsky

Well That Aged Well - March 17, 2022 09:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This weeks episode we talk about what lead up to the Ukrainian Russian war. And the current event that is happening. Why did Diplomacy fail? Is this a War Putin can afford to loose? What will happen next? Find out on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart Link to find Professor Anatoly Pi...

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Episode 70: The Rise Of The British Empire. With Martin Greig

Well That Aged Well - March 10, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at how England became a world power and known as the British Empire. How did a small island become a dominant power in both trade and colonization? How did they settle the Americas, and what made them settle the Americas? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well Tha...

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Episode 69: Byzantine art. With Robin Cormack

Well That Aged Well - February 24, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the world of Byzantine art and it`s importance in the Eastern Orthodox theology. We talk about the Church of Sinnai, and the importance of Saint Sophia and we take a look at the period of Iconoclasm. Find out this and more only on "Well That Aged Well". With Erl...

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Episode 68: The History Of Nationalism. With Liah Greenfeld

Well That Aged Well - February 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the history of Nationalism. Where did Nationalism come from? Is it as bad as we think it is today? And is it just missunderstood? And what excactly is Nationalism? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://su...

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Episode 67: The Ottoman Army. With Mesut Uyar

Well That Aged Well - February 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the backbone of the Ottoman Empire: The Ottoman Army. How did it function? What made The Ottoman Army so sucsessfull? And what branches did the Ottoman Army have? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this sh...

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Episode 66: Mahmud II, And The Ottoman Reformation. With Virginia Aksan

Well That Aged Well - February 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at Sultan Mahumd II, and the Reformation in The Ottoman Empire. We also take a look at the last golden era of the Ottoman Empire and the beginning of the fall of The once Great Ottoman Empire. Find out what caused the beginning of the Fall Of The Otttoman Empire on...

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Episode 65: The Holy Roman Empire. With Peter Wilson

Well That Aged Well - January 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
They were neither Holy Nor Roman, (Acording to Voltaire). But still they regarded themselves as a "Holy Roman Empire". Why was this? What made them Holy Roman? In this episode we will explore this remarkable empire from how a king was chosen to how the empire worked. To Byzantine and Holy Roman ...

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Episode 64: Germanicus. One Of Romes Greatest Generals. With Lindsay Powell

Well That Aged Well - January 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Lindsay Powell is a historian and writer. He is the news editor of Ancient Warfare and Ancient History magazines. He writes about commanders, campaigns and conflicts in the Ancient World. Lindsay is the author of eight critically acclaimed books, including AUGUSTUS AT WAR, MARCUS AGRIPPA, GERMAN...

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Episode 63: Drunk History round 2: With Eastern Roman History

Well That Aged Well - January 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode me and "Eastern Roman History", get drunk and we discuss history. We discuss historucal fiction. We discuss primary and secondary sources. What sources should we trust if we have two diffrence sorces? And what is our favorite historical fiction portrayed in media and Hollywood? F...

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Episode 62: Cameron Hawkins returns: How did the Roman Economy work?

Well That Aged Well - January 03, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we talk about Roman Economics. How did the economy work? How could you start up a buisness in Ancient Rome? And did the switch of Emperor have an effect on the Roman Economy? Find out in this episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart. Link to professor Hawkins webs...

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Episode 61: Men Of Honor. The History of Cosa Nostra. With Alexander Stille

Well That Aged Well - December 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we go through the History of The Italian Mafia. What allowed Scicilly to be the crime capital of Italy? Who were the men trying to presecute and fight the Mafia? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart": Support this show http://supporter.a...

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Episode 60: The Rise And Fall Of Idi Amin. With Milton Allimadi

Well That Aged Well - December 19, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
From "How to be A Tyrant" and the author of "Manufacturing Hate", Professor Milton Amidami is here to tell us how Imi Adim rose to power and how he became the Ruthless dictator that we know. Where did he come from? What allowed him to Rise in Power? And how did he fall? Find out in this weeks ep...

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Episode 59: War Letters. The Letters that never came home. With Peter Ullgren

Well That Aged Well - December 16, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the War between the Sweedish and The Danish Empire of 1719. We get to take a look at what caused the war. We also get to read some of the letters that the soldiers sent home but never arrived. Learn all about the Scandinavian War in "Well That Aged Well". With "...

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Episode 59: Charles XII Soldiers letters. With Peter Ullgren

Well That Aged Well - December 16, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the War between the Sweedish and The Danish Empire of 1719. We get to take a look at what caused the war. We also get to read some of the letters that the soldiers sent home but never arrived. Learn all about the Scandinavian War in "Well That Aged Well". With "...

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Episode 58: Troy Paddock Returns: Christmas Special 2: The Christmas Truce Of 1914

Well That Aged Well - December 09, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the Christmas Truce of 1914. What allowed this to happen? Why did it never happened again? Find out 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 aca...

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Episode 57: 1453: The Siege Of Constantinople. With Roger Crowley

Well That Aged Well - December 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at one of the most epic battles in history. Who were the heroes of the story? How did Mehmed II manage to do the impossible? Conquer the red apple, known as Constantinople? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". Support this show http://supporter...

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Episode 56: Military Warfare. With Jeremy Black

Well That Aged Well - November 25, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at how to study military warfare and military history. How do you look at sources? What are some significant battles in history? Find out in this episode of "Well That Aged Well". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast....

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Episode 55: The Origin Of Islam. With Al Muqaddimah

Well That Aged Well - November 18, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the origins and Islams rise to power. What allowed Islam to rise in the span of 20 years? And where did the Prophet Muhamed come from? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". https://www.youtube.com/c/AlMuqaddimah Find...

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Episode 54: The British Military. With Steven Gunn

Well That Aged Well - November 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the British Military in the 16th Century. What was basic training like? How powerfull were the british military? How did someone join the british army? And was it a career maker? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". S...

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Episode 53: The Modernization of Afghanistan. With Hikma History

Well That Aged Well - November 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode Tariq from the Youtube channel Hikma History joins us to talk about the Modernization of Afghanistan. How did the process go? What went wrong? How did it go wrong, for Afghanistan to end up as the country we know it as today? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well...

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Episode 52: Selim The Grim. The Ottoman Sultan who shaped the modern world. With Alan Mikhail

Well That Aged Well - October 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at the Ottoman Sultan Selim The Grim, and dive into Profesor Mikhails epic "Gods Shadow". How did Selim change the course of Europe? And how did the Ottomans inspire the Spanish to go to the new world? And What does Coffee have to do with the Ottoman Empire? Find o...

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Episode 51: The Year The Earth Stood Still: Covid-19. With Shandy Dearth

Well That Aged Well - October 21, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look back on the recent pandemic: Covid-19. What happened? Will we ever know the truth of how the pandemic came out? Have History repeated itself? And what will the future hold for us? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart Link...

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Episode 50: Eastern Roman History Returns: Nikephoros The III

Well That Aged Well - October 14, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we take a look at an very overlooked, but fascinating nontheless emperor Nikephoros The III. The emperor before the infamous Alexios Konemnos. How did he rise to power, what was his military carreer like? What was his rule as an emperor like and what caused Alexios Komnenos to ta...

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Episode 49: What was it really like to be a Gladiator? With Garrett Ryan

Well That Aged Well - October 07, 2021 03:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we are joined by professor Garrett Ryan from the Youtube channel "Told In Stone". And in this epsiode we go back to Ancient Rome and expplore what it was really like to be a gladiator. Was it a fight to the death? Did they have to fight for freedom? And what was it really like to...

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Episode 48: Let it Be. A history of the Beatles. With David Bedford.

Well That Aged Well - September 30, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we talk about the history of the legendary band "The Beatles". How did they meet? What brought them together, to create the iconic music that we know and love today? Did their music change the world? And what is our favorite beatles song? Find out this and more in this weeks epis...

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Episode 47: Pirates. With Rebecca Simon

Well That Aged Well - September 23, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Joining us in this episode is professor Rebecca Simon, known from the documentary "The Lost Pirate Kingdom", and she is the writer of "Why we love pirates and the hunt for captain kid, and how he changed piracy forever". Today we are talking about what it really was like being a pirate. What was...

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Episode 46: Kathryn Llomas returns: Who Were The Etruscans?

Well That Aged Well - September 16, 2021 03:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this weeks episode we take a look at the Ancient people of Italy called "The Etruscans". Who were they? What kind of religion did they have? What was their culture like? Why did Rome end up ruling the world and not the Etruscans? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "...

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