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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Jun 22, 2023 · 2 hr 5 min
Episode 133: Adrian Goldsworthy Returns: Julius Caesar!
In this weeks episode our returning guest Adrian Goldsworthy is back to talk abou Julius Caesar. A man who needs no introduction. This week we talk about his life from his upbringing to his hiding from Sulla. His capture of the pirates to his Gallic campaigns, and of course his time as a dictator. All this and more. This week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegatt Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 132: Sweden-Norway. 1850-1905. Part 2. With Morten Nordhagen
In the second half of this two part series on Sweden-Norway we take a look at the second half of the 19th Century. How close were really the union? And what happened to the Kiel Treaty? And Were we really close in the dream of a Pan Scandinavia? All this and much more on this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend hedegart". You can find Morten Nordhagen here: https://www.forsvaret.no/forskning/ansatte-FHS/ottosen-morten-nordhagen Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 131: Sweden-Norway. 1814-1850. Part 1. With Marthe Hommestad
The Sweden-Norway union would last for almost a century. But this week we are taking a look at the first half of the Union. From the loss of Finland to the Kiel treaty, to The politics that dominated the Union in the early half of the 19th century, and the infamous Marcus Thrane movement that caused a great rebellion in Norway. 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.
Jun 1, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode 130: The Vietnam War. With Mark Lawrence
In This weeks episode we take a look at The Vietnam War. From the beginning of the french leaving it`s former colony, the Geneva Acord which split the country in two. Ho Chi Mins origin story and rise to the comunist north. The Vietnam wars beginning all the way through the end we go through everything from The beginning of the War to the Paris Acord. And what Vietnam looks like today as a consequense of the war. 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.
May 25, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 129: Ludwig II. The Swan King. With Giles MacDonogh.
This week we take a look at the Bavarian King Ludwig II, better known as the "Swan King". From his upbriinging to the taking over as king, (too soon?), and his lavish buildings of Castles, which he would be famous for. And also ties with Wagner, and Bismarck, are all topics for this weeks episode. All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well": Find Giles Macdongh on twitter here: @gilesMacdonogh Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2023 · 1 hr 58 min
Episode 128: WW2: End Game. The Soviet Invation Of Berlin. With Arne Kislenko
In this weeks episode we take a look at how civilizations rise, and fall, but how they also are able to rise again. From Ancient Rome to the middle ages, and the islamic world to the modern era. All this and more on "Well That Aged Well", with Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 127: How Our Past Can Renew Our Present. With Michael Bonner
In this weeks episode we take a look at how civilizations rise, and fall, but how they also are able to rise again. From Ancient Rome to the middle ages, and the islamic world to the modern era. 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 4, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 126: Francis I. The Renaissance Monarch. With Glen Richardson
In this week we take a look at a more or less forgotten Monarch in French History Francis I. We take a look at some of his greatest achievments, his alliance with both Henry VIII, and his rivlary with Charles V, we also take a look at his meeting with Leonardo Davinci, and how Catherine De Medici came to play a part in French history. All this and more, 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.
Apr 27, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 125: The Battle Of Teutoburg Forest. With Adrian Murdoch
In this week we take a look at the infamous Batle of Teutoborg forest. Which was one of Romes most significant defeats in history. We are talking a lot about what lead up to the battle, The battles place in history, and of course the infamous battle itself. Was this really what stopped the Roman expansion into Germany? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Adrian Murdoch on twitter here: @AdrianMurdoch Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 124: The Seppoy Revolt Of 1857. With Rudrandshu Mukherjee
This week we take a look at the brutal Indian revolt of 1857, that caused the end of Mughal rule in India, and the beginning of The rule of The British Empire. Known as The Seppoy revolt we go in to detail as to why it happened, and the event during the Year 1857. 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 13, 2023 · 58 min
Episode 123: The Tudor Dynasy. With Leanda De Lisle
In this weeks episode we take a look at the infamous Tudors. From the beginning of Owen Tudor to the War Of The Roses, which caused the rise of Henry VII. And all the way to Elizabeth I. The Virgin Queen. All this and more on this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Find Professor De Lisles homepage here: https://www.leandadelisle.com/ Find Professor De Lisle On Twitter here: @LeandadeLisle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2023 · 53 min
Episode 122: Eleanor Janega Returns: Sex, And Sexuality in The Medieval Era
In this weeks episode we discuss Sex, and Sexuality in the medieval era. What were the standards of beauty? And what was it about Virgin brides? And how were women viewed in the middle ages? All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart Find Dr. Janega on twitter here: @GoingMedieval Dr. Janegas blog can be found here: https://going-medieval.com/ Buy Dr. Janegas book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-once-and-future-sex-going-medieval-on-women-s-roles-in-society-eleanor-janega/18507010?ean=9780393867817 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 121: The Black Viking. With Bergsvein Birgisson
In this weeks episode we take a look at some more unknown Viking history. The Viking Geirmund. What was so special about him was that he had a darker skinn than The others. His mother descending from Mongolia, he has been known as "The Black Viking". But he never went on Viking raids, or did normal "Viking things". So what excactly was it about him? This is what we are trying to find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". You can find Bergsveins homepage if you have futhre questions here: https://bergsveinnbirgisson.is/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 120: Al muqaddimah Returns: Saladin. The Rise Of A General.
In this weeks episode we take a look at The life and achievments of the infamous general Saladdin. From his rise as a general to the fall of the Fatimid Caliphate. And his retaking of Jerusalem, the Massacre at Acre and more. What made Saladdins such a great general? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". Find Sywawish Youtube Chanel, Al Muqaddimah here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Al+Muwaddimah Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 119: The Greeks. A Global History Part 2. 330CE-2023CE. With Roderick Beaton
In the second part of our 2 part series on "The Greeks", We take a look at from the age of Constantine The Great to today in 2023. From the world of Byzantium to The Ottoman Conquest, and the greek independence. Find out how modern Greece was shaped 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 9, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 118: The Greeks. A global history, part 1. 1500 BCE-330CE. With Roderick Beaton
In this weeks episode we take a look at Greek episode. This is a 2 part mini series where we begin with the early greek civilization from 1500BCE, From the world of Homer to Herodotous, and Thucydidies, Alexander The Great, and The entry of Rome and Christianity. Next week in part 2 we will cover the birth of Byzantium until today 2023. 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.
Mar 2, 2023 · 2 hr
Episode 117: The Golden Horde. With Jackmesiter: Mongol History.
This week we take a look at Mongol history, and more specificly the Golden Horde. From their role in Mongol society, to controlling the silk road, and famous tactics used on campaining, to treatment of Vassal states. These are but a few things we take a look at this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Jack Wilson on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJackmeisterMongolHistory Find Jack WIlson on Twitter: @TheJackmesiter:MongolHisotry Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2023 · 54 min
Episode 116: The Saga Of Eirik The Red. With Øystein Morten
Eirik The Red has been until recently a hidden figure in the viking world, and overshadowed by his son "Leif Eirikson", who discovered America. BUT recently historian, and author Øystein Morten has tried to uncover the life of Leif Eiriksons father known as "Eirik The Red" who "Discovered" Greenland, which later led to the discovery of America by his son. Find out about this unknown Viking, and why there is so little written about him 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.
Feb 16, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 115: What If? With Thomas Mackie
In this weeks episode we take a look at alternative history, What would the world look like if just one event had changed? Some things we take a look at is: What if The South had won The American Civil War? What if Germany became Comunist? And what if Carthage had won the Punic War? All this and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Links to find Professor Thomas Mackie can be found here: Ben Franklins world podcast: https://benfranklinsworld.com/?fbclid=IwAR3FEkc8DKtr7YHnw4JKq6dJcjR5rKC56aX_xhixxboxvOJWxUAS3b5nbw8 Poor RIchards book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poor.richards.book.club Thomas Mackie on Twitter: @Thomas D. Macie PHD Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
Episode 114: The Great War. 1914-1918. With Jesse Alexander
This week we cover The First World War. From the shot in Sarajevo to the Russian Revolution, the Eastern Front, Galipoli and more. We talk about several aspects of the war from air to land and sea. Learn all about The First World War, infamously known as "The Great War", this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Link to find Jesse Alexander and suport the Ukraine Charity can be found here: Ukraine Charity: https://youkraine.at/donate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesse_history Youtube Links: Real time history: https://www.youtube.com/@realtimehistory The Great War Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatWarSeries Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.