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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Aug 15, 2024 · 38 min
Episode 193: Edward I. A Great, And Terrible King. With Marc Morris
THIS WEEK! We take a look at Edward I. The English Monarch most famously known from Braveheart. From his upbringing to the family affairs. To how Edward went on a crusade, and The real Scottish Rebellion by William Wallace. We take a look at the Life of Edward I, 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.
Aug 8, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 192: Belisarius And Antonina. With David Parnell
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the Roman General known as Belisarius, and his wife Antonina. We take a look at their early life to their campaign, and how Belisarius would rise to become a general, and reconquer the Roman Empire. and eventually fall from grace. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2024 · 55 min
Episode 191: All Roads Leads To Rome. With Catherine Fletcher
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the history of the Roman Roads. From the making of the Roman Roads to their use throughout their 2000 years history. We talk about everything from the roads function, to their use during the crusades to the reneissance, and today. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2024 · 46 min
Episode 190: The Ancient Olympics. With Nigel Spivey
THIS WEEK! As the Paris Olympics aproaches we take a look at the Ancient Olympics. From the world of sport before the Olympics, to how the Olympics were founded, the role of Athletes played, to the diffrent sporting events that took place, to the revival of the modern olympics. 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 189: The Last Great War Of Antiquity. With James Howard-Johnston
THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Last Great War Of Antiquity. The war between Rome and Persia that would last for almost thirty years. What was the casus beli for the war? How close were the Persian in winning the war, and what caused the tide of the war to change? 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.
Jul 11, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 188: Misconceptions About Pirates. With Richard Blakemore
THIS WEEK! We find out what excactly we think we know about Pirates. We go through the most famous misconceptions, and myths about the history of Piracy. Did they say Argh Matey? And did they walk the plank? And were there really such a thing as Treassure Maps? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well", With Erlend Hedegart". Find Professor Blakemore on Twitter/X here: @historywomble Links to purchase the book here: For the UK: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/enemies-of-all/ For The US: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Enemies-of-All/Richard-Blakemore/9781639366330 The Dutch Version: https://www.hollandsdiep.nl/boek/3076/richard-blakemore-vijanden-van-iedereen.html Professor Blakemores personal website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/history/our-staff/dr-richard-blakemore Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 4, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 187: Independence Day. With Thomas Macike
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the American War Of Independence. From the causes of the reveloution, to the patriots to rise, and call to revolution, to the decleration of independence, and it`s aftermath. All this, and more on "Well That Aged Well". Find our podcast "To Boldly Talk Where No Man Has Talked Before here": https://open.spotify.com/show/57tBLQoJfLDn80dqTYuP5k?si=FD0ZUvrAQ9-AaQrnmQbgcg Link to Ben Franklins world: https://benfranklinsworld.com/ Poor Richards book club group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poor.richards.book.club Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 186: Kievan/Rus. With Alexandra Vukovich
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the founding of early Russia, better known as Kievan/Rus. From the founding of Kiev to the christianization Of Kiev, to The Republic Of Novgorodd, and the Mongol Invation. 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.
Jun 20, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 185: Morriss Rossabi Returns: Khublai Khan
THIS WEEK! Morris Rossabi returns once again, and we discuss The Mongol Ruler "Khublai Khan". From the fall of Chingiss to the upbringing of Khublai. How did he rule his Chinese Empire? From the early life of Khublai to the siege of Vietnam, to the failed Japanese invasion,and how his death would end Mongol Rule in China. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 184: 1177BC. The Year Civilization Collapsed. With Eric. H. Cline
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the year civilization collapsed. Or did it? We begin with looking at our own times, and how close we are to a collapse in our current civilization to the world before 1177BC. But was it really an imidiate collapse? Or did it happen gradually over time? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Professor Clines books here: After 1177BC: https://www.amazon.com/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1699907642&refinements=p_27:Eric+Cline&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Eric+Cline 1177BC: https://www.amazon.com/1177-B-C-Civilization-Collapsed-Revised/dp/0691208018/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/136-7587496-3757245?pd_rd_w=6QsGb&content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_r=3W50502BKJ2K766F43F5&pd_rd_wg=0ed0h&pd_rd_r=b7b93988-25a1-4137-ab49-530407cc8448&pd_rd_i=0691208018&psc=1 The Graphic version: https://www.amazon.com/1177-B-C-Graphic-Civilization-Collapsed/dp/069121302X/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/136-7587496-3757245?pd_rd_w=CLzhI&content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_r=GYR9CHE9R1QJG3B21P6J&pd_rd_wg=MeIIE&pd_rd_r=a804f051-e23d-49c8-b4a3-cf84f184c4d8&pd_rd_i=069121302X&psc=1 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode 183: The Rise Of The Plantagenets. With Matt Lewis
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the Rise Of The Angevin, (better known as the Plantagenets), dynasty. From The White Ship to Henr II, and Eleanor Of Aquataine, The murder of Thomas Becket, to Richard The Lionhearts rebellion and crusade to King John, And much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". You can find Matt Lewis here: On All Social Media: (Instagram, Twitter/X & Facebook): @mattlewisauthor Podcast Links: Gone Medieval: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/view# Echoes Of History: https://podfollow.com/1615075257/view Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 182: Ancient Greece. With Joseph Roisman
THIS WEEK! We take a look at the world of "Ancient Greece". From the world of Homer to the Athenians, to Sparta, to the greek culture, and religion. 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.
May 16, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 181: About Facism. With Roger Griffin
THIS WEEK! We are Joined by Professor Roger Griffin. And we discuss the ideology known as Fascism. What is Fascism? What make it so dangerous? And how did Hitler, and Mousolini sucseed with their propoganda? And what about Fascism today? 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.
May 9, 2024 · 56 min
Episode 180: Paganism Persisting. With Robin Douglas
THIS WEEK! We discuss Paganism in the Christian World. How did it survive, and what were the relations between Paganism, and Christianity? How did the Reneisance revive Pagan belief? 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 179: Ivan The Terrible. With Clare Griffin
THIS WEEK! We discuss Ivan The Terrible. From his unhappy upbringing, to him being the first to take the title Tsar, to his unsucsesfull wars, to the sack of Novgorod. All this and More on "Well That Aged Well". Links to where to find Professor Griffin. Professor Griffins Website: http://www.claregriffin.org/ Read her book "Mixing Medicine, the global trade in "Early modern Russia" here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK583764/ Find Professor Griffin on Twitter/X here: @balalichnitsa Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2024 · 55 min
Episode 178: Alexander The Great. With Philip Freeman
THIS WEEK! We discuss The Life of Alexander The Great. From the world of Macedonia to his father Philip II, and his upbringing in the Macedonian court, To his campaign towards India, 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
Episode 177: Everything Is Wrong With The Napoleon Movie. With Rory Butcher
THIS WEEK! We discuss what went wrong with the most recent Ridley Scott Movie "Napoleon" movie. How innacurrate is it? What went wrong? And how could it have been made better? The views discussed in this episode are our own. Find Rory Butcher on Twitter/X here: @RMB_History Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 176: The Popes, And The Hohenstaufen. With John France
THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Popes, And The Hoenstaufen. We take a look at how the relationship between Barbarossa, and Alexander III, The Anti Pope, and the third crusade. We also take a look at Frederick II, and Pope Gregory IX. Why did the popes dislike the Hoenstaufen? AND A New Mic! 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.
Apr 4, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 175: The Enlightenment Part 2. The Age Of Reason. With Ritchie Robertson
In Part 2 Of The Enlightenment, we take a look at "The Age Of Reason". From the abolishment of Torture, to the enlightened Monarchs, to the view of Slavery, and Colonialism, 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.
Mar 28, 2024 · 56 min
Episode 174: The Enlightenment. Part 1. The Pursuit Of Happiness With Ritchie Robertson
THIS WEEK! We take a look at The age known as "The Enlightenment". From the world before The Enlightenment, to the end of witchchraft, and superstition, to the philosopher giants, and the scientific revolution. 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.