Devan Claeys

The Drunken Scholar

History EN ↓ 31 episodes

Just a novice historian having some drinks and talking about history. Currently doing the "Wars in the North" series covering a series of conflicts and rivalries in the early modern period between Denmark-Norway, Sweden, Russia, and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth that will last for centuries.

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Devan Claeys

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(WitN part 5) Time of Troubles Episode 1 31.12.2022 20:11

This episode covers the aftermath of Ivan the Terrible's death (1584), Tsar Feodor's reign (1584-1598), and the beginning of Russia's Time of Troubles (1598-1613). During this time period the Russo-Swedish war (1590-1595), Ingrian war (1610-1617), Polish-Russian war (1609-1618), and the succession crises all occur. Thus will require multiple episodes to delve into the details of this tumultuous ti...

(WitN Part 4) The Polish-Swedish Union 19.11.2022 16:33

1592-1599 covers the events of the beginnings of the union as well as it's downfall. The union would have great impact on Baltic politics in the future.

(WitN Part 3) The Livonian War Episode 2 29.10.2022 16:59

The second half of the Livonian war and the subsequent aftermath. These events will set the stage for future generations of tensions and rivalries between the Baltic powers of the north.

(WitN Part 2) The Livonian War Episode 1 22.10.2022 23:09

The start of conflict between Russia, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark that would plague the region for the next 2 centuries. In my opinion this is true beginning of the wars in the north.

(WitN Part 1) The Stockholm Bloodbath 15.10.2022 13:37

Here we discuss the events leading up to and following the Stockholm Bloodbath and how the rivalry between Denmark and Sweden began.

(WitN Part 0) Wars In The North Introduction 14.10.2022 1:34

Welcome to the Wars In The North podcast series! This short video just covers the setting, location, and style of the pod cast. So sit down, relax, have a drink, and join us for The Wars In The North!