Well That Aged Well

In the 2nd and Final part of Our mini series on The Ottoman Empire we takea look at their golden age from the siege of Constantinople until The Fall Of The Ottomans. What was the Golden Age like during The Ottomans. When did they become "The Sick Man Of Europe?" Find Jem Duducu on Twitter here: @JemDuducu Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well . Hosted on Acast. See acast...

In this weeks episode we take a look at The Ottoman Sultans from Osman I to Mehemed II. We take a look at the rise of The Ottoman Empire. Find out how The Ottomans rose to power in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart. Find Jem Duducus Twitter here: @jemduducu Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This week Our returning guest is here to talk about the roman admiral Marcus Agrippa. We will talk about how he came to be connected to Augustus, to his building projects and the civil war against Marc Anthony. What made him so great? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well" "Erlend Hedegart" Find Lindsay Powell And his work here: https://about.me/lindsaypowell https://twitter.com/L...

Game Of Thrones is a TV show and a book series beloved by millions. But did you know that several events in the books are taken from real life events? In this episode we take a look at some of the medieval history George R. R. Martin borrowed to make his famous series A Game Of Thrones. This week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Mondschein here: http://kenmondschein.com/...

In this weeks episode we discuss the life and legacy of Charlemagne. From his father Peppin the short to his forging of an empire and being crowned of the pope and more. Join us this week as we talk about the birth of the Infamous Holy Roman Empire, 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/pri...

In this weeks episode we take a look at the birth of Britain. We discuss Dr. Marc Morris work on "The Anglo Saxons", and how they changed the course of England. From the fall of Rome to the Saxons arrival to the vikings, and how they changed Englands history and the fall of the Saxons with "William The Conqueror". This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart".  Support this show...

In this episode we take a look at life in England during the 19th Century. For those of us who grew up on Dickens have a certain idea of what it may have been like but how accuratley does Dickens depict the 19th century english life? And how did The Industrial Revolution change the way of the daily life? These are the questions we ask in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend He...

In this episode we visit The 10th Century Islamic world, and the Fatimid Caliphate. We discuss how they rose to power, and their height and fall, and what their rule was like, from their arcitecthure and their rivalry with the Abbasid Caliphate. This week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart"- Links where you can find professor Pruitt here: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/khamseen/short-for...

In this episode we talk about the 12th century Nikephoros Bryennios "Heroes And Romans". How did NIkephoros Bryennios history differ from Anna Komnenos "Alexiad"? How come she is more famous than Nikephoros her husband? And what makes this era such a fascinating part of our history? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wel...

This week we take a look at the Latin Language. From where it came from to how to study the language and it`s history and it`s role in the modern world. Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Link to the latin reading room here: https://readingancientschoolroom.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

For over 400 years Norway has been under Danish Rule since The Fondation of The Kalmar Union. But this was all about to change as The Napoleonic Wars burst out in the beginning of the 19th Century. Norway would soon in 1814 found it`s own constitution and be under Sweedish rule for another 100 years. But how did this happened? What gave Norway the oportunity to form our very own constitution? Find...

The Cossacks have been an important part of Both Ukrainian and Russian history. But where did they come from? What sort of people were they? And what was their lifestyle like? These are the questions we ask in this weeks episode of "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 informat...

This week we cover The Infamous "Viking Age". Arguably one of Scandinavias most famous history. Did it really start with the Attack on Lindesfarn in the late 8th century? What caused the Scandinavians to raid abroard in the first place? And was really violence all that the Vikings was about? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast...

Everyone who have read/watched a movie or know a certain amount about Ancinet Rome has probably fantasized about traveling back there and visit Rome in it`s prime. But What would it actually be like if you could travel back in time to Ancinet Rome and find work, and be a citizen of Ancient Rome? These are the questions we ask in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" S...

In this weeks episode we take a look at Greek Mythology. Where it came from and how it affected Greek Culture. From Athens to Sparta The Greek Gods was a big part of the Ancient Greek World. Come with us as we explore their stories, on "Well That Aged Well". Suport Dr. Ionescus Scandinavia trip here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sea-women-climate-change-expedition-arctic-2022?utm_campaign=p_lico+sha...

This week we take a look at The American Revolution. From the beginning with The British Stamp Act to the Revolution to the founding of a Nation. 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.

In this episode we take a look at Justinian II, Who is most famously known for loosing his nose. Why was he deposed? How did he return from Exile and return to rule a second time? What was his reign really like? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart Professor Crawfords Tik Tok: @cani_antiquitytok The Classical Association in Northern Ireland: https://classicalassociati...

In this weeks episode we will take a look at a few misconceptions From the medieval era. Were people always misserable? Find out on this weeks episode of "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.

This week we take a look at the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth. What made it a commonwealth? How wasThe PLC, (Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth), born? Who were some of its leaders and what was it`s influence on European history? 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...

This week we take a look at board games in Antiquity. From The Royal Game Of Ur which is over 3000 years and more we discuss the impact games have both in Antiquity and the modern world. But what kind of games existed in the ancient world? 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 aca...

In this weeks episode we take a look at the Nazi Occupation Of Norway which lasted from 1940-1945. What was it like to live like under the Nazi regime for the Norwegian citizens? How did the goverment opperate? The answer may surprise you! Find out this week in "Well That Aged Well" With "Erlend Hedegart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well . Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In this weeks episode we talk about the Real Peaky Blinders which inspired the infamous BBC TV series set in the 1920s Birmingham. Who were they inspired by? What was the 1920s Birmingham and real peaky blinders really like? Who were the real Shelbys? Find out this episode in "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well . Hosted on...

In this episode we summarize how the Habsburg Empire worked. We start from the second siege of Vienna to their fall in 1918. How did Maria Theresa, Joseph, and Leopold reform the empire? And how did they govern their provinces such as Hungary after the reconquest? Find out in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that...

In this week we take a look at Anna Komnene. Also known as the first female historian, (in the west). Her infamous work "The Alexiad" is well known and discussed among scholars. In this weeks episode we take a look at Annas life from her birth in the Blachernae palaca as a "Porphyrogenitus" to her writing The Alexiad and her death. Learn all this in this weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well". Wit...

In this weeks episode we take a look at the life of Stalin and his years in Power. How did he end up reigining supreme over the Soviet Union? Was Trotsky supposed to reign in his stead? What was his years in power like? 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 mor...