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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273 episodes
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May 22, 2025 · 45 min
Episode 233: Annie Whitehead returns: Murder in Anglo Saxons England
THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Annie Whitehead back, and we discuss some true crime set in the Anglo Saxon era. What can Archaelogical evidence tell us about murders? And what was justice like in the anglo saxon times? Find out this, and much, more 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.
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 232: The Vietnam War. A Military History. With Geoffrey Wawro
THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Vietnam War. From the French Leaving Vietnam as a Colonial Power, to the training of ARVN troops, the political impact of The Vietnam War, and what made the Vietcong such firece fighters compared to ARVN troops? Find out all this, and much more 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.
May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 231: The Mongol World. Part 3. Mongol Society. With Timothy May
THIS WEEK! We are concludinig part 3 of our journey through The Mongol World. From how The Postal system worked, to Women in Mongol Society, And why did the Pope send an envoy to The Great Khan? And what off their legacy? Find out all this, and much, much more 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.
May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 57 min
Episode 230: The Mongol World. Part 2. The Partition of The Empire. With Michael Hope
THIS WEEK! In Part 2. We are joined By Michael Hope, and we talk about The split of The Mongol Empire. From The Death Of Chingis Khan To the rule of Mongke, and the Split of the Mongol Empire to Qublai Khans Yan Empire, to The Ilkhanate, and the Golden Horde. All this, and much more on "Well That Aged Well"; with "Erlend Hedegat". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
Episode 229: The Mongol World. Part 1: The Rise OF The Mongols. With Timothy May
THIS WEEK! We are joined by Timothy May. And we discuss his recent book "The Mongol World". In this 2 part series we begin part 1 with discussing the RiseOf THe Mongols, and the Chingissid Empire. From Mongolia in the time before Chingiss Khan to the rise of Temujin, (Chingiss Khan!), and how he ended up becioming the Conqueror of The Urasian Steppes. All this, and much more 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.
Apr 17, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
Episode 228: Easter Special: The Crown Of Thorns. With Faith Tibble
THIS WEEK! We are joined by Faith Tibble, who has recently published "A Crown Of Thorns". The Crown Of Thorns depicted in Jesus suffering is something we all kmow. But it wasn`t always a Crown On Thorns that were depicted in Jesus suffering. So how did it go from a wraith to a Crown Of Thorns? FInd out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Purchase Dr. Tibbles book «Crown Of Thorns» here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/crown-of-thorns-9780567713223/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 227: Roger Chickering Returns: The German Empire. 1871-1918
THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Roger Chickering, back on the podcast, and we discuss his recent book "The German Empire: 1870.1918". In this survey of THe German Empire we talk about how The German Empire were Unified, to the industrialization of Germany, Urban, and Rural life in the Empire, how Religion functioned, politics, and much, much 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Episode 226: The Islamic World. With Al Muqadimah
THIS WEEK! We are once again joined by Sywawish from The Youtube Channel "Al Muqadimah". And we discuss The Islamic World. From the rise of Islam to the Islamic Conquest. And why the Islamic Conquest went so rappidly. To Islamic toleration, Abd Al Maliks first use of Islamic coins, and how he turned Islam into the religion we know it as.today. The Abbasid Revolution, Harun Al Rashid, and much, much more. THIS WEEK! On "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart. Find Sywawish on social media on Twitter/Instagram here: @AlMuwaddimah Find his website to buy his Islamic History Timeline poster, and the uppcoming timeline of Al Andalusia here: http://almuqaddimah.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJNcQZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYA-qw6N_w9b8yszr9stLmfYAmhDDBqnQFjy6u5UEVMQqADca5Ob5hGTzg_aem_SfPXUAPNyXv3R5INt5nWVA Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Episode 225: Empires, and Imperialism. With Michael Bonner
THIS WEEK! We have another returning guest with Michael Bonner. And we discuss Empires, and Imperialism. What do you think about when you think about Empires? Is it The Roman Empire? The Russian Empire? Or The Britis Empire? How would you define an Empire? How did Empires work? And how do Empires fit in the 21st century? Find out all this, and much, much more. THIS WEEK! On "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Bonner on Twitter/X Here: @DrMichaelBonner Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 224: Tamerlane. With Jem Duducu
THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Jem Duducu back once again, and we discuss Temur The Lame. Better known as Tamerlane. From the early years of Tamerlane, to how he would get his injury. And how he would conquer the eurasian steppes, and the sheer brutality Tamerlane excercised. All this, and much more on This weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Jem Duducu on Social media here: Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky: @JemDuducu His Podcast Condensed history can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TrhT2qA7SkRjcDb9e4by5?si=0277e9ffb9bb4f80 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2025 · 51 min
Episode 223: Steve Tibble Returns: Crusader Criminals
THIS WEEK! We have a returning guest in Steve Tibble. And we discuss some True Crime history with his most recent book called "Crusader Criminals". While The Crusades were mainly about regaining lost territory from The Muslim powers such as The Seljuk Turks, and The Fatimid Empires, this time were also ripe for crime. We take a look at some type of these crimes committed during the time of The Crusades such as gambling, prostituttion, Pirates, Horse Theft, and much, Much more. What Made the Crusades such a ripe for criminals to Flourish? How did they Thrive in the era of Holy War? Find Out This Week on "Well That Aged Wel", 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 6, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Episode 222: Auschwitz. With Waitman Boern
THIS WEEK! We are joined by Waitman Boern, and we are discussing the most notorious concentrationcamp of the second World War. From a brief history of The Jews in The Third Reich to the invation Of Poland. The Warsaw Gettho, the building of Auschwitz, the gass chambers, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well, With "Erlend Hedegart": Find Dr. Boern on Twitter here: @Waitmanb Find Dr. Boern on Bluesky here @waitmanboern.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 221: The Trebizond Empire. With The Eastern Roman Empire Channel
THIS WEEK! We are joined for a fourth time with Daniel Maynard from The Eastern Roman Empire Youtube Channel. And we talk about the forgotten empire known as Trebizond. During the fourth crusade when the Latin Empire took over Constantinople several sucsessor states carved up "mini empires", in Anatolia. Such as "Nice", The Latin Empire, And of course "Trebizond. But what made Trebizond such a sucsesull "empire"? And how did it handle the external threats thrown it`s way? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegrt" You can find a link to Daniels Youtube Channel here: Eastern Roman History - YouTube Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 220: No Mans Land. With Paul Reed
THIS WEEK! We are joined by Paul Reed, And we discuss some World War One History, in No Mans Land. The zone between the trenches that would end the life of so many young soldiers fighting for their country from 1914-1918. What was life like in No Mans Land? From life expectancy to weapon technology, and much more, on "Well That Aged Well": Find Paul Reeds Podcast here: Old Front Line – WW1 Podcast with Paul Reed Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Episode 219: The Great Epinal Escape. Part 2. With Ghee Bowman
THIS WEEK! We continue our Journey with the Indian Army. And this time we take a look at the Indians who were captured by the German Soldiers, and sent to POW camps. Our focus in this episode is on the POW camp Epinal in France, where the majority of Indian POWs were sent. What was life like as a POW? How were the Indians treated by the German prison guards? And how would they escape Epinal, and cross to the border to Switzerland? Learn about this epic episode in World War 2 History, 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 6, 2025 · 56 min
Episode 218: The Indian Contigent. Part 1. With Ghee Bowman
THIS WEEK! In the first 2 part series of 2025, we take a look at the Indian Army in the Second World War. In part 1 we will take a look at the Indian Armys time in Europe where they were present at Dunkirk, The North African Campaign, and in Britain training for being deployed out in the war. Why has this part of our World War 2 history been forgotten, and neglected? Why until now has there not been much written about the Indian or Colonial armies that were essential to winning the war for the Allies? 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.
Jan 30, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Episode 217: Sergei Antonov Returns: Life In The Russian Empire
THIS WEEK! We have another returning guest with Sergei Antonov, and once again we take a look at The Russian Empire. This time we take a look at what life was like in the Russian Empire. From the lowest serf to the Russian Soldier, To the Nobility, and the Russian Tsar. Find out all this, and much 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 216: The First Crusade. With Thomas W. Smith
THIS WEEK! We are joined by Thomas W. Smith, and we discuss The famous First Crusade. Jerusalem has been captured by The Seljuk Turks 90 years before Pope Urban II, launched What would later be known as "The First Crusade". So why was there no holy war before? And how many people actually went on crusade? From the battle of Manzikert to the Road to crusade, the capture of Antioch, and the aftermath of the Crusade. All this, and much, much 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 215: The Monastic World. With Andrew Jotischky
This week! We are joined by Andrew Jotischy, and we discuss his recent work on "The Monastic World". From how monasticism origininated, to early monasticism, and how Benedict developed the "bendeictine rule", and 1200 years of monastic history. All this, and much, much more 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 9, 2025 · 53 min
Episode 214: Bryan Ward-Perkins Returns: What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?
THIS WEEK! We have returning guest "Bryan Ward-Perkins", back once again, and we ask the question "Apart from the Sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health? (and well peace). What Have The Romans Ever Done for us?" And what excactly have the Romans done for us? We decided that this week we will digg deeper into the question asked from the famous scene from the movie "The Life Of Brian". We take a look at both the good, and bad side of Roman Rule 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.