Best Worldhistory Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 90: the physics of Dictatorships 21:48

8h ago21:48

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Dictatorships can be classified into Military, Hybrid, Dynastic Civilian and the Democratically elected dictatorships. Dictators aspire to stay in power for a long time and do so by instilling fear in their citizens. And once they've achieved this, some prefer to build a cult following. But under certain circumstances Dictatorships can be toppled a…

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Episode 195: A History Of Afghanistan. Part 2. With Tamim Ansary 59:06

4h ago59:06

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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 ac…

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Episode 194: A history of Afghanistan. Part 1. With Tamim Ansary 50:31

10h ago50:31

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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 sho…

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Episode 145: Daughters of Shandong with Eve Chung 51:53

4h ago51:53

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In 20th century China, ordinary people had to make incredibly hard decisions every day to simply survive. One generation passed the torch of war and death to the next, and people had to live with the consequences. Families, identities, and histories hung in the balance as lives were constantly uprooted and reshuffled. In this episode I’m joined by …

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Episode 89: Singapore - the Economic miracle 21:47

9h ago21:47

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The British arrived in Singapore in January 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles landed on the island, establishing it as a trading post for the British East India Company. Singapore declared independence from Britain in 1963 and became part of Malaysia. Due to political and cultural differences, Singapore separated from Malaysia and became independent i…

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Episode 193: Edward I. A Great, And Terrible King. With Marc Morris 38:41

6d ago38:41

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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://s…

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Episode 192: Belisarius And Antonina. With David Parnell 1:07:40

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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…

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Episode 88: 1975 - Emergency in India 23:34

19d ago23:34

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In 1975, the Allahabad High Court finds Prime Minister Indira Gandhi guilty of electoral malpractices during the 1971 election and rules that she needs to step down as Prime Minister. This triggers a series of events that culminate in the imposition of Emergency in India - a period when all civil liberties of common citizens, are taken away by the …

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Episode 191: All Roads Leads To Rome. With Catherine Fletcher 55:12

23d ago55:12

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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…

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Episode 144: Aftersun 27:11

16d ago27:11

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What is memory? Why do we remember and forget? How does the puzzle of memory fit together or fall apart in our minds? In the 2022 film “Aftersun,” written and directed by Charlotte Wells, a woman tries to look back into the foggy past of her memory, remembering a childhood vacation with her dad while trying to uncover clues about his troubled life.…

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Episode 190: The Ancient Olympics. With Nigel Spivey 46:46

20d ago46:46

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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 Hede…

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Episode 87: Explorers and Cosmonauts 25:56

24d ago25:56

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Norway's Roald Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole in Dec, 1911. Tenzing and Hillary became the first to scale Mt. Everest in May of 1953. Yuri Gagarin had the world spellbound as he became the first human in Space in April 1961.By Ajay Kaul

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Episode 189: The Last Great War Of Antiquity. With James Howard-Johnston 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

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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 sh…

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Episode 188: Misconceptions About Pirates. With Richard Blakemore 1:34:35

2M ago1:34:35

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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 Blake…

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Episode 143: The Unseen Leader with Martin Gutmann 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Leadership is one of the most interesting avenues of historical study, but also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode I'm joined by historian Martin Gutmann to talk about some of the myths and larger lessons about historical leadership. We discuss: what leadership is, why it matters, how leadership connects to the human story, some histori…

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Episode 86: Great Political Upsets 23:37

1M ago23:37

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After leading the United Kingdom during WWII, Churchill loses his re-election bid. Harry Truman surprises polls to defeat Republican Thomas Dewey in 1948. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev is ousted in a very democratic way in the Soviet Union, in 1964.By Ajay Kaul

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Episode 187: Independence Day. With Thomas Macike 1:30:35

2M ago1:30:35

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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/…

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Episode 186: Kievan/Rus. With Alexandra Vukovich 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the founding of early Russia, better known as Kievan/Rus. From the founding of Kiev to the christianization Of Kiev, to The Republic Of Novgorodd, and the Mongol Invation. 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…

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Episode 85: A history of Medicine 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Modern medicine owes a lot of its development to the Ancient civilizations of Greece, India and China. Modern medicine took off after the Industrial Revolution because of faster spread of disease and infection within large industrial communities. The medical professionals were able to understand bacterial diseases way before they understood viruses…

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Episode 185: Morriss Rossabi Returns: Khublai Khan 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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THIS WEEK! Morris Rossabi returns once again, and we discuss The Mongol Ruler "Khublai Khan". From the fall of Chingiss to the upbringing of Khublai. How did he rule his Chinese Empire? From the early life of Khublai to the siege of Vietnam, to the failed Japanese invasion,and how his death would end Mongol Rule in China. All this and more on "Well…

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Episode 142: The Road Part III 20:52

2M ago20:52

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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" depicts a horrific wasteland that is the worst possible example of an existential threat coming to life. But like in his other novels, there are also moments where you wonder if the evil depicted in the book is actually just a mere shade of the real evil hiding in the abyss-just a representation of something much deeper…

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Episode 184: 1177BC. The Year Civilization Collapsed. With Eric. H. Cline 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the year civilization collapsed. Or did it? We begin with looking at our own times, and how close we are to a collapse in our current civilization to the world before 1177BC. But was it really an imidiate collapse? Or did it happen gradually over time? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart".…

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Episode 84: The Children of Dictators 21:13

2M ago21:13

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Stalin micromanaged his daughter and she ended up defecting to the US. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. though won the Presidential Office his dictatorial father held, via a democratic election. Mao's children mostly died young.By Ajay Kaul

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Episode 183: The Rise Of The Plantagenets. With Matt Lewis 1:31:42

2M ago1:31:42

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the Rise Of The Angevin, (better known as the Plantagenets), dynasty. From The White Ship to Henr II, and Eleanor Of Aquataine, The murder of Thomas Becket, to Richard The Lionhearts rebellion and crusade to King John, And much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". You can find Matt Lewis her…

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Episode 141: The Road Part II 23:52

3M ago23:52

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Philosophers and Psychologists have often imagined a "blank slate" to put different theories of human nature to the test. What would humanity be if you stripped away all the culture, all the pressures, all the social interactions that shape us on a daily basis? In Cormac McCarthy's "The Road," he takes this idea to the next level by examining chara…

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Episode 83: A history of Tibet 25:19

3M ago25:19

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Tibetan Empire reached its zenith under Songtsen Gampo's descendant Tri Song Detsuen in 755 AD who expanded Tibet politically and economically and promoted Buddhism to bring the nation together. However, about a century after him, the empire collapsed and Tibet entered its traditional "dark age." The Mongols conquered Tibet in 1244 but let the loca…

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Episode 182: Ancient Greece. With Joseph Roisman 1:20:12

3M ago1:20:12

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the world of "Ancient Greece". From the world of Homer to the Athenians, to Sparta, to the greek culture, and religion. 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.…

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Episode 181: About Facism. With Roger Griffin 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

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THIS WEEK! We are Joined by Professor Roger Griffin. And we discuss the ideology known as Fascism. What is Fascism? What make it so dangerous? And how did Hitler, and Mousolini sucseed with their propoganda? And what about Fascism today? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.co…

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Episode 82: Corporate Cheating - Boeing, VW and Wells Fargo 24:32

3M ago24:32

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Boeing hid information regarding the MCAS software from its 737-Max flying manual to short circuit the certification. Boeing's cheating cost 346 lives across 2 plane crashes. Volkswagen had a cheat device software in its diesel cars to circumvent the NOX level requirememts in the US and the EU. Wells Fargo opened millions of bank accounts without c…

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Episode 180: Paganism Persisting. With Robin Douglas 56:52

4M ago56:52

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THIS WEEK! We discuss Paganism in the Christian World. How did it survive, and what were the relations between Paganism, and Christianity? How did the Reneisance revive Pagan belief? 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/pr…

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Episode 140: The Road Part I 19:42

4M ago19:42

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"You forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget." Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" imagines a post-apocalyptic world that puts other dystopian atmospheres to shame with its bleak hopelessness. Staring into the darkest parts of the abyss, it asks some of the most basic yet important questions humanity can ask-What is the v…

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Episode 179: Ivan The Terrible. With Clare Griffin 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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THIS WEEK! We discuss Ivan The Terrible. From his unhappy upbringing, to him being the first to take the title Tsar, to his unsucsesfull wars, to the sack of Novgorod. All this and More on "Well That Aged Well". Links to where to find Professor Griffin. Professor Griffins Website: http://www.claregriffin.org/ Read her book "Mixing Medicine, the glo…

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Episode 81: Putin and Xi - the powerful Authoritarians 24:31

4M ago24:31

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Putin was a working class outsider who rose through the ranks to the Country's top job. Once at the top, Putin consolidated his position by eiminating opposition and giving Russia a strategic economic advantage. Xi was a Princeling who ended up on the wrong side during Mao's time. But Xi believed in Mao and came back, aspiring to be Mao 2.0…

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Episode 178: Alexander The Great. With Philip Freeman 55:28

4M ago55:28

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THIS WEEK! We discuss The Life of Alexander The Great. From the world of Macedonia to his father Philip II, and his upbringing in the Macedonian court, To his campaign towards India, 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/…

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Episode 177: Everything Is Wrong With The Napoleon Movie. With Rory Butcher 1:46:20

5M ago1:46:20

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THIS WEEK! We discuss what went wrong with the most recent Ridley Scott Movie "Napoleon" movie. How innacurrate is it? What went wrong? And how could it have been made better? The views discussed in this episode are our own. Find Rory Butcher on Twitter/X here: @RMB_History Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on…

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Episode 139: Vagabond Princess with Ruby Lal 1:03:20

5M ago1:03:20

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In this episode I’m joined by historian Ruby Lal. Ruby is Professor of South Asian history at Emory University and the author of several books, including her latest: "Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan." We discuss the Mughal Empire-the descendants of the great nomadic empires of Genghis Khan, the Mongols, and Tamerlane. We talk ab…

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Episode 80: Cricket - 1950s through 1980s 22:40

5M ago22:40

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The West Indies emerge as a force in Cricket as Frank Worrell leads the team to Australia in 1960. South Africa is banned from International Cricket in 1970 due to apartheid. Kerry Packer becomes a major disruptor in International Cricket as he signs up top players for World Series of Cricket.By Ajay Kaul

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Episode 176: The Popes, And The Hohenstaufen. With John France 1:08:47

5M ago1:08:47

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Popes, And The Hoenstaufen. We take a look at how the relationship between Barbarossa, and Alexander III, The Anti Pope, and the third crusade. We also take a look at Frederick II, and Pope Gregory IX. Why did the popes dislike the Hoenstaufen? AND A New Mic! Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend…

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Episode 175: The Enlightenment Part 2. The Age Of Reason. With Ritchie Robertson 1:32:39

5M ago1:32:39

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In Part 2 Of The Enlightenment, we take a look at "The Age Of Reason". From the abolishment of Torture, to the enlightened Monarchs, to the view of Slavery, and Colonialism, 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 mo…

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Episode 79: Cricket - early times to 1950s 25:30

5M ago25:30

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Cricket was spread by England through its Colonies. But it needed stars like WG Grace to make it popular enough to become a spectator sport. The England-Australia rivalry led to the Ashes Trophy and containing Aussie star, Don Bradman, led to the infamous Bodyline series between the two sides.By Ajay Kaul

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Episode 174: The Enlightenment. Part 1. The Pursuit Of Happiness With Ritchie Robertson 56:38

5M ago56:38

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at The age known as "The Enlightenment". From the world before The Enlightenment, to the end of witchchraft, and superstition, to the philosopher giants, and the scientific revolution. All this, and more this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-…

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Episode 138: The Metamorphosis Part III 28:02

5M ago28:02

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Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality …

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