Well That Aged Well

THIS WEEK! We are once again joined by David Parnell, and we discuss the historian known as "Procopius", Who is most famous for his work on "The History Of The Wars", and of course his "Secret History". But how reliable is The Secret History? And how do modern scholars view Procopius as a reliable source? Find out all this, 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.

THIS WEEK! We discuss how The Second World War is still alive in our memories 80 years later. From how it changed in a historical perspective, to how movies have for better or worse kept the interest in the second world war alive. And how do far right movements such as Maga and other political parties compare to Hitlers Germany? Find out rhis 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.

THIS WEEK! We are joined by Matt Taylor! And we discussed how African American slaves escaped the chains of Slavery, and ended up as Colonial Marines for The British Empire. During The Napoleonic War, America decided they thought it would be easy to grab some new land in the Canadian Provinces, and decleared a war on Britain. However an unknown history in the Anglo American war was the used of escaped Slaves as soldiers against the Americans. In this weeks episode we discuss how some of these soldiers escaped, and how they would gain freedom from Slavery by fighting for The British Empire against The Americans. All this, in this inspiring tale from slavery to Freedom 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.

THIS WEEK! We take a look at British Military history. From The Great War, (1914-1918). to The Second, (1939-1945). Why did The British Army suffer such a catastrophic defeat at France, and Dunkirk? Why did The Wermacht troops sucseed in their blitzkrieg in 1940? Find out all this, and much more on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Lyman on Twitter here:@Robert_Lyma Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Annie Whitehead back, and we discuss some true crime set in the Anglo Saxon era. What can Archaelogical evidence tell us about murders? And what was justice like in the anglo saxon times? Find out this, 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.

THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Vietnam War. From the French Leaving Vietnam as a Colonial Power, to the training of ARVN troops, the political impact of The Vietnam War, and what made the Vietcong such firece fighters compared to ARVN troops? Find out all this, 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.

THIS WEEK! We are concludinig part 3 of our journey through The Mongol World. From how The Postal system worked, to Women in Mongol Society, And why did the Pope send an envoy to The Great Khan? And what off their legacy? Find out all this, and much, 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.

THIS WEEK! In Part 2. We are joined By Michael Hope, and we talk about The split of The Mongol Empire. From The Death Of Chingis Khan To the rule of Mongke, and the Split of the Mongol Empire to Qublai Khans Yan Empire, to The Ilkhanate, and the Golden Horde. All this, and much more on "Well That Aged Well"; with "Erlend Hedegat".Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We are joined by Timothy May. And we discuss his recent book "The Mongol World". In this 2 part series we begin part 1 with discussing the RiseOf THe Mongols, and the Chingissid Empire. From Mongolia in the time before Chingiss Khan to the rise of Temujin, (Chingiss Khan!), and how he ended up becioming the Conqueror of The Urasian Steppes. All this, and much more on "Well That Aged Well". with "Erlend HedegartSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We are joined by Faith Tibble, who has recently published "A Crown Of Thorns". The Crown Of Thorns depicted in Jesus suffering is something we all kmow. But it wasn`t always a Crown On Thorns that were depicted in Jesus suffering. So how did it go from a wraith to a Crown Of Thorns? FInd out this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart".Purchase Dr. Tibbles book «Crown Of Thorns» here:https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/crown-of-thorns-9780567713223/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Roger Chickering, back on the podcast, and we discuss his recent book "The German Empire: 1870.1918". In this survey of THe German Empire we talk about how The German Empire were Unified, to the industrialization of Germany, Urban, and Rural life in the Empire, how Religion functioned, politics, 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.

THIS WEEK! We are once again joined by Sywawish from The Youtube Channel "Al Muqadimah". And we discuss The Islamic World. From the rise of Islam to the Islamic Conquest. And why the Islamic Conquest went so rappidly. To Islamic toleration, Abd Al Maliks first use of Islamic coins, and how he turned Islam into the religion we know it as.today. The Abbasid Revolution, Harun Al Rashid, and much, much more. THIS WEEK! On "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart.Find Sywawish on social media on Twitter/Instagram here: @AlMuwaddimahFind his website to buy his Islamic History Timeline poster, and the uppcoming timeline of Al Andalusia here:http://almuqaddimah.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJNcQZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYA-qw6N_w9b8yszr9stLmfYAmhDDBqnQFjy6u5UEVMQqADca5Ob5hGTzg_aem_SfPXUAPNyXv3R5INt5nWVASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We have another returning guest with Michael Bonner. And we discuss Empires, and Imperialism. What do you think about when you think about Empires? Is it The Roman Empire? The Russian Empire? Or The Britis Empire? How would you define an Empire? How did Empires work? And how do Empires fit in the 21st century? Find out all this, and much, much more. THIS WEEK! On "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Bonner on Twitter/X Here: @DrMichaelBonnerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Jem Duducu back once again, and we discuss Temur The Lame. Better known as Tamerlane. From the early years of Tamerlane, to how he would get his injury. And how he would conquer the eurasian steppes, and the sheer brutality Tamerlane excercised. All this, and much more on This weeks episode of "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Find Jem Duducu on Social media here:Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky: @JemDuducuHis Podcast Condensed history can be found here:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TrhT2qA7SkRjcDb9e4by5?si=0277e9ffb9bb4f80Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We have a returning guest in Steve Tibble. And we discuss some True Crime history with his most recent book called "Crusader Criminals". While The Crusades were mainly about regaining lost territory from The Muslim powers such as The Seljuk Turks, and The Fatimid Empires, this time were also ripe for crime. We take a look at some type of these crimes committed during the time of The Crusades such as gambling, prostituttion, Pirates, Horse Theft, and much, Much more. What Made the Crusades such a ripe for criminals to Flourish? How did they Thrive in the era of Holy War? Find Out This Week on "Well That Aged Wel", 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 are joined by Waitman Boern, and we are discussing the most notorious concentrationcamp of the second World War. From a brief history of The Jews in The Third Reich to the invation Of Poland. The Warsaw Gettho, the building of Auschwitz, the gass chambers, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well, With "Erlend Hedegart":Find Dr. Boern on Twitter here: @WaitmanbFind Dr. Boern on Bluesky here @waitmanboern.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We are joined for a fourth time with Daniel Maynard from The Eastern Roman Empire Youtube Channel. And we talk about the forgotten empire known as Trebizond. During the fourth crusade when the Latin Empire took over Constantinople several sucsessor states carved up "mini empires", in Anatolia. Such as "Nice", The Latin Empire, And of course "Trebizond. But what made Trebizond such a sucsesull "empire"? And how did it handle the external threats thrown it`s way? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegrt"You can find a link to Daniels Youtube Channel here:Eastern Roman History - YouTubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We are joined by Paul Reed, And we discuss some World War One History, in No Mans Land. The zone between the trenches that would end the life of so many young soldiers fighting for their country from 1914-1918. What was life like in No Mans Land? From life expectancy to weapon technology, and much more, on "Well That Aged Well":Find Paul Reeds Podcast here:Old Front Line – WW1 Podcast with Paul ReedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We continue our Journey with the Indian Army. And this time we take a look at the Indians who were captured by the German Soldiers, and sent to POW camps. Our focus in this episode is on the POW camp Epinal in France, where the majority of Indian POWs were sent. What was life like as a POW? How were the Indians treated by the German prison guards? And how would they escape Epinal, and cross to the border to Switzerland? Learn about this epic episode in World War 2 History, 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.

THIS WEEK! In the first 2 part series of 2025, we take a look at the Indian Army in the Second World War. In part 1 we will take a look at the Indian Armys time in Europe where they were present at Dunkirk, The North African Campaign, and in Britain training for being deployed out in the war. Why has this part of our World War 2 history been forgotten, and neglected? Why until now has there not been much written about the Indian or Colonial armies that were essential to winning the war for the Allies? 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.

THIS WEEK! We have another returning guest with Sergei Antonov, and once again we take a look at The Russian Empire. This time we take a look at what life was like in the Russian Empire. From the lowest serf to the Russian Soldier, To the Nobility, and the Russian Tsar. Find out all this, 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.

THIS WEEK! We are joined by Thomas W. Smith, and we discuss The famous First Crusade. Jerusalem has been captured by The Seljuk Turks 90 years before Pope Urban II, launched What would later be known as "The First Crusade". So why was there no holy war before? And how many people actually went on crusade? From the battle of Manzikert to the Road to crusade, the capture of Antioch, and the aftermath of the Crusade. All this, 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.

This week! We are joined by Andrew Jotischy, and we discuss his recent work on "The Monastic World". From how monasticism origininated, to early monasticism, and how Benedict developed the "bendeictine rule", and 1200 years of monastic history. All this, and much, 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.

THIS WEEK! We have returning guest "Bryan Ward-Perkins", back once again, and we ask the question "Apart from the Sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health? (and well peace). What Have The Romans Ever Done for us?" And what excactly have the Romans done for us? We decided that this week we will digg deeper into the question asked from the famous scene from the movie "The Life Of Brian". We take a look at both the good, and bad side of Roman Rule 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.

THIS WEEK! We take a look at the history of Japans elite wariors "The Samurai". From the rise of the Samurais to the creation of the Katana, to the Mongol Incations of Japan, to the arrival of the Europeans, and the Meiji restoration. 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.

THIS WEEK! In the last episode of the year, we have returning guest Phillip Freeman back on, and we take a look at the Last Pagan Emperor Julian. How did he gain power against The current emperor Constansius. How has Julian been viewed by history, and how diffrent would the world have been today, had he lived longer? Find out all this, 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.

in 12 days, and even all the way to February. We also take a look at the Christmas bann of 1660s, and how Christmas would be celebrated again when the Stuarts returned to the throne of England. All this, and much more THIS WEEK on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart.Links to find Andrea Zuvich can be found here: Profesor Zuvichs website: https://www.andreazuvich.com/Instagram: @17thCenturyLadyTwitter/X: @17ThCenturyLadyTiktok: @17thCenturyLadySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We are joined by Nicholas Morton, and we discuss his recent book "The Mongol Storm". How did the Mongols help reshape geopolitical area of the 13th Century middle east? How did empires such as the Ayubids, The Seljuk Turks, or the once mighty Abbasid Caliphate fall so easilly to the Mongol storm? And how did the Mongols deal with their recently conquered areas of the middle east? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well".You can find professor Morton on social media here: Twitter/X: @NicholasMorto11Instagram: @nicholasmorton123Bluesky: @NicholasMorto11Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We go back to the Korean War, and take a look at the infamous Mobile Army Surgical Hospital known as MASH. We take a look at medical history from both WWI, and WWII, and how the Mash Unit were developed. What was it like going into a Mash unit as a field army surgeon? what was the hours like? was there any medical advancement made during MASHs time in Korea? And of course how accurate is the Mash Movie/TV show? 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.

THIS WEEK! We take a look at France under the Vichy goverment of 1940-1944. We begin with a look at the Third Republic, and The Inter War Years, to the Vichy takeover by Marshal Philippe Petain. And what was life like in Vichy France? How did people resist Vichy? and did the Vichy really stand up against the Germans? Find out 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.

THIS WEEK! We have Aidan Dodson back on the podcast, And we discuss the 25th Dynasty of Egypt, better known as "The Nubian Pharaos". How did they rise to power in Egypt? And how did Egypt change under the Nubian Pharaos? And how have they been viewed by later historians? 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.

THIS WEEK! We do another misconception episode, and this time it is the Knights Templars turn. How did we get so many misconeptions about The Knight Templars? Did they worship the devil? Were all celibate? And did they guard the holy grail? 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.

THIS WEEK! We are discussing The first month of the First World War. From the tension that lured in Europe, to the alliances, and the shot of Sarajevo that would be the casus beli for The First World War. All this, and more this week on "Well That Aged Well. With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Kempshall on social media here:Twitter/X: @ chriskepmshall Instagram: @ Chriskempshal About Dr. Chris Kempshall About Dr. CHris Kempshall: Dr Chris Kempshall is a public historian and author who specialises both in transnational experiences of warfare and modern media representations of history; predominantly computer games and the Star Wars franchise. He is currently the President for the International Society for First World War Studies and a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Army Leadership, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is also a series editor for the De Gruyter academic book series ‘Video Games and the Humanities‘. He has acted as an academic advisor and consultant to institutions such as the Imperial War Museum, 14-18 Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Memorial and the musée Guerre et Paix en Ardennes as well as providing historical expertise to various computer game developersTHIS WEEK! We are discussing The first month of the First World War. From the tension that lured in Europe, to the alliances, and the shot of Sarajevo that would be the casus beli for The First World War. 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.

IN THIS YEARS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! We discuss the famous work of Dante Alighieris "The Divine Comedy". From a brief history of Dante, to how he enters hell. We discuss some levels of Hell such as limbo, and the circle of Lust. And what is the influence of Dantes "Divine Comedy?" Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend HedegartDon`t forget our livestream tonight, (October 31st), which you can view here. It starts 9pm CEST, and 8pm UK time: (if you listen to this episode after the 31st October you can still enjoy the livestream):https://www.youtube.com/live/j7ormFq5mag?si=uXB8d0Gn7DpljNDDLinks to Dr. Francis Young can be found here:Purchase the book "Paganism Persisting", here:https://www.exeterpress.co.uk/products/paganism-persistingDr. Francis Youngs website: https://drfrancisyoung.com/Dr. Francis Youngs Twitter/X here: https://twitter.com/x/migrate?tok=7b2265223a222f44724672616e636973596f756e673f707265666574636854696d657374616d703d31373238393236323430333634222c2274223a313732383932363234307d281dd980a2add54336da4741ddd749d0Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We continue our two parter on Hitlers People. We begin with Himler, and go through Faces such as Alfred Rosenberg, Heinrich Heydrich, Adolf Eichman, 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.

THIS WEEK! We give you anoher 2 parter. And this time we take a look at Hitlers henchemen. In Part 1 we look at how Hitler rose to power, to the life Herman Göring, Goebels, and Rom. 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.

THIS WEEK! We talk about The Rise, and fall of the Anglo Saxon Kingdom known as Mercia. From its first leader Penda, to the christianisation of Mercia, Offa The Great, and the Viking attack on Lindesfarne, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart".Links to find Professor Whitehead can be found here:Annie WHiteheads website:https://anniewhiteheadauthor.co.uk/Twitter/X: @AnnieWHistoryInstagram: @AnniewhiteheadauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anniewhiteheadauthor/Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Annie-Whitehead/author/B01BI6WB7E?geniuslink=true&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We FINALLY! Reached the 200th Episode! And we are celebrating with a party. We are drinking, and having fun discussing history. From Alcohol Compsumption in the Middle Ages to how women werre treated, to the Angevin dynasty. 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.

THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Anthony Kaldellis back, and we discuss his recent book "The New Roman Empire". In this introduction episode to Eastern Roman History. We discuss the conversion to Christianity, to the emperor Julian, the last Pagan Emperor. To Justinians conquest, Iconoclasm, and much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Professor Kaldellis links can be found here:Link to Byzantium And Friends:https://byzantiumandfriends.podbean.com/Link to Kaldellis publications:https://kaldellispublications.weebly.com/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 Video Game "Red Dead Redemption 2", by Rockstar Games. How well do the game represent The American West in the decade of the 1890s? How many gangs such as The "Vanderline Gang", were left by this time. And what of the railroad tycoons? And racism in the late 19th Century America? Find out 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.

THIS WEEK! We are discussing the 16th Century that kicked off the Spice trade. From the start of exploration to east Asia, to relations between Spanish, and Portugese. And how did the 16th Century Spice trade change the modern 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We cover The Ancient Near East. From The Third Dynasty of Ur. To how we know so much about early civilization, to the women of The Ancient Near East, To Assyria, and Babylon, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Professor Podany here:Social Media:Instagram: @AhpodanyTwitter/X: @ahpodLink to Professor Podanys academia:https://cpp.academia.edu/AmandaPodanyLinks to find Professor Podanys work can be found here:You can purchase her book "Weavers, Scribes, And Kings", here:https://www.amazon.com/Weavers-Scribes-Kings-History-Ancient/dp/0190059044/Purchase "The Ancient Near East. A Very Short Introduction", here:https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Near-East-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0195377990Purchase "Brotherhood Of Kings. How international relations shaped The Ancient Near East". Here:https://www.amazon.com/Brotherhood-Kings-International-Relations-Ancient/dp/0199858683/Professor Podanys Great Courses lecture On The Ancient Near East, can be found here:https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/ancient-mesopotamia-life-in-the-cradle-of-civilizationSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK! We continue our mini series on our history Of Afghanistan. From the inter war years, to the second World War, and the modernization programe of Afghanistan, until today. All this, and Much, 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.

THIS WEEK! We take a look at the history of Afghanistan, in Two parts. In Part 1 we begin with the Rise of The Afghan Empire founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani , to the entry of the British, and the Russians. From the Anglo Afghan War, and the reign of Habibullah Khan. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:@historywombleLinks 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/9781639366330The Dutch Version:https://www.hollandsdiep.nl/boek/3076/richard-blakemore-vijanden-van-iedereen.htmlProfessor Blakemores personal website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/history/our-staff/dr-richard-blakemoreSupport 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 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-AaQrnmQbgcgLink to Ben Franklins world:https://benfranklinsworld.com/Poor Richards book club group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/poor.richards.book.clubSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.