Well That Aged Well

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-civilization

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".

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".

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".

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"

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".

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".

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-blakemore