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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Oct 29, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 153: Jem Duducu Returns: The Creation Of Türkiye
In this extra episode with returning guest "Jem Duducu", (author of "The Sultans"). We take a look at how modern Turkey were created as we know it tooday. From the reign of the last autocratic Ottoman Sultan AbdhulAmhit II to the Turkish War Of Independence, and WWI. We gave you an insight to how the modern state of Turkey were born. And how it changed from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic Of Turkey, in this extra episode on "Well That Aged Well". Find Jem Duducu on Turkey here: @JemDuducu Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 152: Halloween Special 1: Witches. With Danny Buck.
In this first Halloween special on the show we take a look at the medieval witch. But why did the witch hunts occur? Why when Christianity have existed about 400 years already did they only begin witch hunt in the "mid" middleages? Find out all this and more this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Danny Buck on Twitter/X here: @DannyBuckUEA Linsks to Dr. Bucks talks can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-familiar-and-stranger-things-making-a-witch-in-the-17th-century-tickets-731062326097?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3Z2K-ajTdCmE3SM8-eK6uWVp1lMWWEgIexTyyEB639Ogb2mTeY_eO7wME https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-familiar-and-stranger-things-making-a-witch-in-the-17th-century-tickets-731062326097?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3Z2K-ajTdCmE3SM8-eK6uWVp1lMWWEgIexTyyEB639Ogb2mTeY_eO7wME Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 151: Genghis Khan. With Morris Rossabi
This week we take a look at Genghis Khan. The man who conquered the World. Or did he? We take a look at what caused the mongol conquest to be so sucsesfull, and what made the Mongol Army so good? 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.
Oct 12, 2023 · 2 hr 16 min
Episode 150: The Julio-Claudian Dynasty Part 2. With Lindsay Powell
This week, we continue our 2 part, and final mini series on the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. From Caligula to Nero, we take a look at some of the myths surrounding these famous emperors of the Julian-Claudian line. We find out if Caligula really made a horse his council. What was Rome under Claudius like? And did Nero Burn Rome? Find Lindsay Powell on Twitter, (X) Here: @LindsayPowell Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 149: The Julio-Claudian Dynasty. Part 1. With Lindsay Powell
The Julio-Claudian dynasty were the first dynasty to rule Ancient Rome. This week in our two parter on the Julio-Claudians we take a look at the reign from the beginning of the reign of Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus. (Caligula). You can learn about The Julio-Claudian Dynasty 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.
Sep 28, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 148: The Aztec Religion. With John Schwaller
In this weeks episode we take a look at the Aztec Empire, and their religion. From their mythology to the ritual sacrifice, and how did they find victims for sacrifice? And were they really more "Barbaric", than the European World at the time? Find out all this, and more this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart You can buy Professor Schwallers books here: The fifteenth Month: https://www.oupress.com/9780806162768/ The First Letters: https://utpress.utexas.edu/9781477307632/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2023 · 32 min
Episode 147: Adrian Murdoch Returns. How Much Do You Think About The Roman Empire?
How Much Do You Think About Ancient Rome? In this extra episode we discuss how the meme came about why people think so much about the Roman Empire. Why do so many people think about it? What makes the Roman Empire so popular in popluar culture? Find out in this extra episode 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.
Sep 20, 2023 · 53 min
Episode 146: David Marples Returns: The Euromaidan Revolution.
This week. We take a look at the Euromaidan "Revolution", that took place in Ukraine, which would lead up to the Russo-Ukrainian War, (which is still going on at the time of this episodes release). What would be the diffrence between The Euromaidan "revolution", and the Orange Revolution in 2004? How did The Maidan change international relations with the Eukraine, and Russia? And again it would lead up to the Russian invation of Crimea, 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.
Sep 14, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 145: The Venerable Bede. With Stephen Hopkins
This week we take a look at one of the most important historians of english medieval history: The Venerable Bede. Growing up in a monestary in the 8th Century he would end up writing one of the most important work "The Ecclastical History Of The English People". But what was Bede like? And what makes his work so important? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Stephen Hopkins on Twitter here: @phil_lol_ogist. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2023 · 2 hr 54 min
Episode 144: The Romanovs Part 2. 1796-1918. With Sergei Antonov
In the second part of our mini series on "The Romanovs", Dynasty, we begin with the carve up of Poland, and the Reign of PaulI, (Pavel) To his assasination. And how there almost were a Russo-Franco alliance. To the takeover of Alexander I, and the Napoleonic wars, and his entry to Paris. Nicholas I and the Crimean War. All the way up to Nicholas II, and his assasination by the Bolsheviks in 1918. 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.
Aug 31, 2023 · 2 hr 20 min
Episode 143: The Romanovs Part 1. 1613-1796. With Sergei Antonov
This week: We take a look at The Romanov Dynasty. In this two part mini series we begin with the rise of the Romanovs during the times of Troubles after Ivan The Terrible. (Ivan IV). Peter The Great was actually NOT the first Romanov on the throne. But there were two others before him. We take a look at what their work was like, and how they would lead the way to Peter The Great, and establish a stable dynasty. In part 1 of The Romanovs we take a look at the dynasty All the way from Mikhail Romanov to Catherine The Great. 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.
Aug 24, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 142: The Incredible Journey Of Ibn Batutta. With Ross Dunn.
This week. We take a look at the Incredible Journey that Ibn Batutta would travel, that would take nearly 30 years. From the beginning of his travel in Tangier on his Haj to Mecca. But he did not decide to go home after. Instead. He embarked on a journey that would become legendary, and end up in the coast of China, and back to Morroco, and even Al Andalusia, and the Mali Empire. 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 17, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 141: The Qing Empire. With Kent Guy
This week. We take a look at the last Chinese Dynasty known as "The Qing Dynasty". But how did Qing China function, and what changed from The fall of The Ming Dynasty to the Qing? We also take a look at from how the goverment worked, to trade relations with the west, and the other asiatic countries, To the Opium Wars, and the rise of Dowager Empress Cixi. 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.
Aug 10, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 140: The Prussian Empire. With James J. Sheehan
This week we take a look at The Prussian Empire. From what Germany was like before The Unification to the rise of Bismarck, The Franco Prussian War, and all the way up to The First World War, and the creation of the Weimar Republic. 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.
Aug 3, 2023 · 51 min
Episode 139: Marc Morris Returns: The Norman Conquest.
THIS WEEK! We have Dr. Marc Morris back once again on the podcast, to talk about The Norman Conquest. From Edward The Confessor, And what lead up to Williams invation of England, to the Battle of Stamford Bridge, and the Battle of Hastings. And what changed in the Anglo Saxon world after Willaims coonquest? Find out all this, and more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Morris on Twitter here: @LongsHANKS1307 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 138: The Conquistadors. With Matthew Restall
This week. We talk about the Spanish Conquest of South America. From the "Discovery", of the new world to the entry of Cortez and his conquest of the Aztec Empire to Pizarros conquest of the Inca. All this, and more this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart"- Find Professor Restall here: https://www.matthewrestall.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2023 · 50 min
Episode 137: Klaeopatra with Jane Draycott
In this weeks episode we take a look at the Egyptian Queen Klaeopatra. From the rise of The Ptollemyies to the birth of Klaeopatra, and her upbringing. To her meeting with Caesar and Anthony. All this and more this week on "Well That Aged Well". You can find Dr. Draynscott here: Personal homepage https://drjanedraycott.co.uk/ Academic website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/staff/janedraycott/ Find Dr. Drayscott on Social Media here: Twitter: @JLDraycott Instagram; jane.draycott Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2023 · 2 hr 31 min
Episode 136: The Second World War. With Gerhard Weinberg
This week we take a look at The Second World War. From the Japanese Attack on Machuria in 1931, to Hitlers attack on Poland in 1939, And the beginning of the war to the retreat at Dunkirk. The North African Offensive, 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.
Jul 6, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 135: The Daughter Of The Red Tsar. With Rosemary Sullivan
In this weeks episode we take a look at "Svetlana Stalin", known as "The Daughter Of The Red Tsar". We talk about what it was like to grow up in the Kremlin, and have Stalin as a father. How and why she defected to the United States, and her legacy. All this and more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Professor Sullivans homepage here: https://rosemarysullivan.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 134: A History Of Seduction. With Clement Knox
Seduction has always been around. And this week we take a look at the history Of Seduction with the Author of "Strange Antics: A History Of Seduction", where we discuss seduction history from the 17th Century until today. We take a look at seduction in the literature narrative, to the Italian peninsula. We visit seducers like Casanova, and we end with the Harvey Weinstein and the Meetoo movement. All this and more this week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Clement Knox on Twitter here: @Clement_Knox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.