[PATRONS] Yes indeed, I've been looking forward to redoing this one! It's been a long time coming, and since we now know Louis XIV so well, I figured it was only fair that we jumped into this era again but redesigned to be better, easier on the ears and patience, and overall a more enjoyable listeni...
2017-05-17 23:26:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] How did Prussia go from a strange Teutonic creation to the cornerstone of Germany, and how was the country brought from a vague term to a national identity? Prussia has been the constant companion of this podcast, especially during its early years from episodes 1-19. This teaser episode de...
2017-05-17 23:25:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We here at WDF are so privileged and excited to be joined by Turtle Bunbury - one of Ireland's foremost freelance historians and genealogists. Turtle has a wealth of works and experience behind him working in the field of history, and the best place to find out more about him is www.turtlb...
2017-05-17 23:24:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Welcome to our third collaboration, this time with Ben Jacobs of the Wittenberg to Westphalia podcast, which you can find at http://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Ben was a great guest to ha...
2017-05-17 23:23:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Just as we did 5 years ago for episode 5, here us 5 times 5 people talk 5 times about 5 different fives. So you are paying attention? Good! You'll have to, as Sean and I TALK about the Seven Years War in my personal favourite episode together. Check out this classic now, brought to you bec...
2017-05-17 23:22:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] The loveable scamp returns, as Freddy tries to outlast the will of his enemies. Will he succeed? Yes, but arguably only because a certain lady vacated the premises just at the right time. Thanksss!
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2017-05-17 23:21:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We couldn't leave out great Freddy! Here we revisit the war which cemented Frederick the Great's legend, but which almost ruined his kingdom in the process. Thanksss Patrons!
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2017-05-17 23:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Welcome back to the war as we wrap up our coverage of the SAW after getting a bit emosh last time. Thanksss Patrons!
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2017-05-17 23:19:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Welcome to this new take on the SpAm War, with a little surprise thrown in there for good measure. Who knew such things were going on in the life of Zack at the time of this pod's releasing? Now you do. Thanksss my lovely Patrons!
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2017-05-17 23:18:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We're here with another collab episode, this time with the esteemed Mark Painter from the history of the 20th century podcast which can be found at https://historyofthetwentiethcentury.com/ A huge thanksss to...
2017-05-17 23:17:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Check into this trip through memory lane, as Sean and I recount some of the hits and misses of the Russo Japanese War. Nothing new here per se, but it is a great chance to listen to two friends shooting the breeze on history if you have yet to do so, and of course it's a great exercise in ...
2017-05-17 23:16:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We're here again with part 2 of this famous war, so I hope after you settle down from this wild time you'll find time for yourself to kick back and relax and enjoy! Thankssss
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2017-05-17 23:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We're back again, minus the Russian accents which I know might be hard to accept, but I feel it's only right to do so. I hope you enjoy this fresh look at such a fascinating era, and be sure to let me know what you thought as our craziness reaches insane levels. We've barely even started!&...
2017-05-17 23:14:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We're running wild whether you like it or not, so join us here as we take on this very random era, all things considered, and unpack the SPW just as we did 5 years ago. Hopefully, though it's just as random as before, you'll enjoy all the same! Thanksss!
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2017-05-17 23:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] We're both privileged and delighted to be joined by Robin Pierson from the History of Byzantium podcast, which you of course know very well! He's a great history friend and we talk through some fascinating issues ranging from how the Byzantines did diplomacy, to who was just really bad at ...
2017-05-17 23:12:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] In this second part we apply what we've learned about Bismarck and his use of psychology and information about his enemies to the international situation in summer 1870, and discover how Bismarck, only through his own sheer force of will, managed to manipulate the entire French Empire into...
2017-05-17 23:11:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] This is the first part of our deeper examination into the inner workings of a mind like Bismarck's, so that we can all get to grips with exactly how impressive, and scary it has to be said, his manipulation of Napoleon III and the French people truly was. It also serves as a handy way to i...
2017-05-17 23:10:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] It's the ultimate question, and if I cannot answer it there's not much point in going any further. If you, like me, have ever been confronted with the idea that history, the study or pursuit of it, is somehow not worthwhile, then this episode is for you. It's my defence, my apology and my ...
2017-05-17 23:09:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Here we go, the first collab episode of this mad Remastered special, and we're very happy to be joined by Travis J Dow of pretty much far too much podcasts to recount, but go to podcastnik.com to find them, you won't regret it. Thanksss lovely Patrons!
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2017-05-17 23:08:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] As promised, essentially a re-injection of this episode back into the feed, so that my earlier clear out doesn't remove them altogether, or take away the opportunity for future listeners to listen in. It was a great time 5 years ago and I still enjoy these now, so I hope you'll enjoy 20 ye...
2017-05-17 23:07:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] I wasn't lying you know, I really do love my Patrons. Stop staring at me I'm perfectly sane! Here is the 2nd part of the FPW, complete with Bismarck, lots and lots of Bismarck! Enjoy and make sure to spread the word about how crazy I truly am. Thankssss!
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2017-05-17 23:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] You guys like to skip the que, because you can't wait and you won't wait and you're just too darn great to wait! This is the first OFFICIAL episode of 70 coming your way. 70 episodes. Just let that sink in. Before we even examine the fact that this is Bismarck and that's awesome and all, I...
2017-05-17 23:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Mr History of English returns, and we rundown the details of how language in war and diplomacy developed over time. Kev is obviously hugely knowledgeable, and I honestly never learned so much from a collaboration episode. I am so excited and proud to have him on our humble pod, and this ep...
2017-05-17 23:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] How about that! We have none other than Mr History of English Podcast himself, Kevin Stroud on the podcast, because this is the best birthday ever and you are all invited! Especially for Patrons, you guys get BOTH parts of the interview and right now! Kev is a great guy and an even greater...
2017-05-17 23:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Welcome friends, to another episode designed to keep the excitement levels high as we count down to the official launch of the Remastered birthday project on Monday, 22nd May
(Unless of course you are a Diplomat or higher rank on Patreon - in which case it's all available to yo...
[PATRONS] Well now, what's this? Well history friends, this is an experiment which I hope you'll forgive me for if you hate it but, it's essentially a running commentary on my very first original episode which I did 5 years ago - 19/5/2017. It sets us off for the rest of the party h...
2017-05-17 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] This is it! Finally after all the waiting, all the work, all the preparation, all the stress, all the hints, all the excitement and all the curious riddles, we are LIVE! This is WDF Remastered, and this project has five weeks to run wild! Within this introduction episode you will learn all...
2017-05-17 23:00:18 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] Got a little something for ya here! Though I am on my honeymoon right now, I am so awesome that I decided to drop this baby which I've been saving up for some time. It's a good 'un, and it looks at a really interesting question, that being, To What Extent Did the Genocidal Poli...
2017-05-13 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] This is it, the final episode in the series - a massive blowout of all we've seen and experienced so far, and a fitting conclusion to such an incredible conflict. This is the last in our trifecta of instant releases, since I'm in such a wonderful mood and on my honeymoon, and I love you Pa...
2017-05-07 23:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post
[PATRONS] The second of our instant trifecta, because I'm just in that good of a mood right now, so go nuts, and make sure you know that you are much appreciated as a Patron of this podcast!
Within this latest episode we examine Charles' ongoing struggles with Parliament, and the domestic woes of ...
2017-05-07 23:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post