Well That Aged Well

Well that Aged Well

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".

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Mar 31, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 73: The Stalin Years. With Lewis Siegelbaum
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 this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2022 · 45 min
Episode 72: Rebeca Simon Returns. Stede Bonnet. The Gentleman Pirate
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 Bonnet. Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find professor Simons social media here: Tik Tok: @Piratebeckalex Instagram: @Piratebecalex Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 71: The Ukraine Crisis. With Anatoly Pinsky
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 Pinsky: https://helsinki.academia.edu/AnatolyPinsky Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 70: The Rise Of The British Empire. With Martin Greig
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 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.
Feb 24, 2022 · 54 min
Episode 69: Byzantine art. With Robin Cormack
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 Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 68: The History Of Nationalism. With Liah Greenfeld
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://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 67: The Ottoman Army. With Mesut Uyar
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 show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 66: Mahmud II, And The Ottoman Reformation. With Virginia Aksan
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 "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.
Jan 27, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 65: The Holy Roman Empire. With Peter Wilson
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 Relations and even touch a bit on the crusades. And of course its fall and Napoleon. Find out how the empire functioned in this weeks episode of "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.
Jan 20, 2022 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 64: Germanicus. One Of Romes Greatest Generals. With Lindsay Powell
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, GERMANICUS, and his recently published BAR KOKHBA. Find out more at https://about.me/lindsaypowell and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Lindsay_Powell To order a copy of GERMANICUS, go to Pen and Sword Books at https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Germanicus-Paperback/p/12132 or your favourite bookseller. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 63: Drunk History round 2: With Eastern Roman History
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? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Link to Eastern Roman Historys podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/EasternRomanHistory Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 3, 2022 · 40 min
Episode 62: Cameron Hawkins returns: How did the Roman Economy work?
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 website: https://www.rochester.edu/college/faculty/camhawkins/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 61: Men Of Honor. The History of Cosa Nostra. With Alexander Stille
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.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2021 · 57 min
Episode 60: The Rise And Fall Of Idi Amin. With Milton Allimadi
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 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.
Dec 16, 2021 · 48 min
Episode 59: Charles XII Soldiers letters. With Peter Ullgren
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 "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2021 · 23 min
Episode 58: Troy Paddock Returns: Christmas Special 2: The Christmas Truce Of 1914
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2021 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 57: 1453: The Siege Of Constantinople. With Roger Crowley
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.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2021 · 45 min
Episode 56: Military Warfare. With Jeremy Black
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2021 · 52 min
Episode 55: The Origin Of Islam. With Al Muqaddimah
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 Al Muqaddimah on instagram: @almuqaddimahyt Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 54: The British Military. With Steven Gunn
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". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.