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Wonderer's History PodcastClimate Change, Wars & disasters in 17th Century EuropeIn this episode I wanted to reflect a bit on some ideas in the fantastic book Global Crisis, War Climate Change and Catastrophe in 17th century Europe.
Thumbnail: vMelchiorre Gherardini, Piazza S. Babila, Milan, during the plague of 1630 (via commons)
2024-05-1212 min
Wonderer's History PodcastThe Grand Strategy of Philip II -- An essential Geoffrey Parker history bookIn this episode I summarize and recommend one of Prof. Parker's most detailed books about Philip II of Spain.2024-03-1105 min
Wonderer's History PodcastFernand Braudel's The Mediterranean & the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II -A MasterpieceIn this video I briefly explain why I think Braudel's The Mediterranean & the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II (both volumes but more specifically vol.2) is not only one of my favourite books but In my opinion one of the best early modern history books ever written and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this history of the Mediterranean, be it Spain, Venice, Italy, Ottoman empire or Northern Africa.2024-03-1117 min
Wonderer's History PodcastJust catching upWanted to wish everyone a belated happy new year and let you briefly know what I would like to do with this channel in 20242024-01-0203 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Patrick Simson, A Scottish Merchant in the 17th century Moldavian Potash tradeIn this detail I summarised the story of a very wealthy and influential Scot in 17th Century Eastern Europe (Poland but also Moldavia), based on the account of E. D. Tappe and Paul Ricaut ( available here https://www.jstor.org/stable/4204348?seq=1)
Could not find images of Scottish Merchants in any of the Moldavian trading centres such as Iasi during the early modern period so just used a commons painting -- A view of Danzig in 1575, vital to Scottish grain supply and the site of a colony of Scottish merchants (Public Domain)
Intro and outro -- excerpts of Yonder...2023-09-2709 min
Wonderer's History PodcastOppenheimer - A history biopic done rightBit late, just wanted to talk a bit about what I think is one of the best movies of this year and a cinematic masterpiece.2023-09-0308 min
Wonderer's History PodcastMy preview of OppenheimerA belated preview of one of my most anticipated movies of the year.2023-09-0306 min
Wonderer's History PodcastA perspective on Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon movie projectIn light of the latest release the trailer of Ridley Scott's Napoleon, movie. I propose to look back at one of the most impressive unfinished projects in Cinematic history: Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon Movie.
Music from YouTube Audio Library.2023-07-1237 min
Wonderer's History PodcastConcluding observations of Cyprus at the end of the 16th century- Account of CotovicusIoannes Cotovicus (Iohann van Kootwyck), a doctor of Civil and Canon Law In the University of Utrecht, Sailed from August 2 1598, touched at Limassol September 12, and sailed from Larnaca September 19 for Sidon, Jaffa & Jerusalem.
On March 25 1599 he touched again at Larnaca and visited Nicosia and Famagusta.
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Map of Cyprus by Piri Reis (public domain via commons)
2023-06-0513 min
Wonderer's History PodcastA Papal Legate's visit to Ottoman Cyprus- Account of Girolamo Dandini in 1596Today we look at a document written by Girolamo Dandini, Professor of Theology at Perugia, sent in 1596 by Pope Clement VIII as a nuncio to the Maronites of Lebanon. From August 8th when he visited Limassol, then Larnaca and Nicosia until the 27th when he left for Tripoli. He would return to Larnaca on March 19th 1597 and departed for Venice on April 12th.
Intro & outro excerpts of Cantus Firmus monks (available via YouTube audio library)
2023-04-2413 min
Wonderer's History PodcastCan one use Chat GPT for learning history?In a final experiment of this miniseries I ask Chat GPT a few more questions with some interesting responses given.
Source of the photo: Pexels.com 2023-04-1111 min
Wonderer's History PodcastI asked Chat GPT which century is more important- 16th or 17thIn this episode I wanted to check with Chat GPT and see what it says about the 16th and 17th centuries and why these centuries were so important.2023-03-1407 min
Wonderer's History PodcastI asked Chat GPT some questions about Venetian HistoryIn this episode I wanted to check what Chat GPT thinks about Venetian history in general and who was the most important doge. Some interesting answers came up.
SUBSCRIBE to the channel if you haven't done so already to never miss any new materials from the podcast.2023-03-0507 min
Wonderer's History PodcastThe aftermath of the Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus- Villamont's account in 1589In this episode we look at the account of Seigneur de Villamont in Cyprus in 1589 and how things have change from the years of Venetian rule.
Subscribe to the channel if you haven't done so already! Image: Map of Cyprus by Piri Reis (via commons/public domain)2023-02-2114 min
Wonderer's History PodcastThe last moments of Venetian Cyprus at Famagusta- Paulo ParutaIn this episode I discuss briefly about what happened at the end of the Ottoman Siege of Famagusta which concluded Venice's loss. For more information on this please visit episode 4 of the Podcast which looked at the Demise of Marcantonio Bragadin.
Next episodes will look at a few accounts which covered Ottoman Cyprus between 1573 and 1620.
Subscribe to the channel if you haven't done so already. Intro & outru Doug Maxwell Arabian Nights via Youtube's Audio Library (public domain & free to use)2023-02-2108 min
Wonderer's History PodcastA Christmas message & plans for the podcast in 2023A few ideas about the next year and what themes I will want to cover in a new series (Hint: has to do with the Thirty Years' War & more). Wishing my listeners a Happy Christmas & holiday season. 2022-12-2605 minWonderer's History PodcastThe late Venetian response after Selim II's Divan- (Diedo's account PART 2)In this episode we continue the account of Venetian Senator Diedo from the account Excerpta Cypria looking at the late reactions of the Venetians, who found themselves once again in the need of assistance from the Papacy and Spain.2022-12-2607 min
Wonderer's History PodcastSelim II and the Divan before the Ottoman conquest of Cyprus (Diedo's account part 1- Traveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean)In this episode of the Travelers Diaries of the 16th century Mediterranean, we look at the first part of Venetian Senator Giacomo Diedo's accont (from Excerpta Cypria).
Equestrian portrait of Sultan Selim II by Lambert de Vos, 1574 (public domain via wiki commons)2022-11-1409 min
Wonderer's History PodcastTraveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean- Giovanni Sozomeno in Nicosia 1570A new account from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th century. This one belongs to Giovanni Sozomeno present during the Ottoman Siege of Nicosia in 1570 who was subsequently taken prisoner. Editor mentioned this account was initially meant for Cosimo di Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany who passed away in 1574.
Subscribe to the channel to never miss any new material from the podcast!2022-09-2618 min
Wonderer's History PodcastTraveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean- Fabriano Falchetti in Nicosia 1570A new account from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th century. This one belongs to Fabriano Falchetti present during the Ottoman Siege of Nicosia in 1570 who was subsequently taken prisoner.
Intro & outro excerpts from Wild Fires - Doug Maxwell (available for free on YouTube's Audio Library)
Map of the siege of Nicosia, by Giovanni Camoccio, 1574 (via wiki commons)2022-07-1812 min
Wonderer's History PodcastAn update on the podcast & plans for the futureBit of an informal episode this one, just wanted to post an update on the podcast, current series, and what I hope to achieve and move on to what I will hope will be a great over-arching series looking at events of the Thirty Years' War (hence using this illustration {public domain via commons} from Les Grandes Misères de la guerre (The Great Miseries of War) by Jacques Callot, 1633).2022-07-1107 min
Wonderer's History PodcastTraveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean- Christopher Furer in Cyprus & Nicosia 1566A new account from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th century. This one belongs to Chritophori Fureri who visited Cyprus in the spring of 1566.
Intro & outro excerpts from Arabian Nightfall - Doug Maxwell (available for free on YouTube's Audio Library)
Map of Nicosia in Cyprus, created in 1597 by the Venetian Giacomo (Jacomo) Franco (1550-1620) for his book Viaggio da Venetia a Constantinopoli per Mare (via wiki commons)2022-06-1416 min
Wonderer's History PodcastTraveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean- Elias of Pesaro in Cyprus & Famagusta 1563A new accounts from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th century. This one belongs to Italian Elias of Pesaro, Italian traveller who was forced to station in Cyprus while on route to the Holy Lands in 1563, because of concerns over plague hit regions near the Syrian harbours.
Intro & outro- excerpts of Drunken Sailor - Cooper Cannell (available via YouTube audio library)2022-05-1712 min
Wonderer's History PodcastTraveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean- John Locke in Cyprus 1553A new accounts from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th century. This one belongs to John Locke (not the philosopher), English traveller who stopped in Cyprus on route to the Holy Lands in 1553.2022-05-0315 min
Wonderer's History PodcastTraveller Diaries in the 16th Century Mediterranean- Greffin Affagart in Cyprus 1534The next episodes will look at accounts from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus. The first episode looks at Greffin Affagart , Seigneur de Courteilles, short account of Cyprus in 1534.
Subscribe to the channel!2022-04-1908 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of 16th century Venice & Venetian Doges (Full summary)A recap episode of all the episodes of the 16th century Venetian Doges mini-series, part of the broader Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe Series.
All paintings public domain via Wiki Commons
Intro & Outro Free to use via YouTube Audio Library
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:00 - Doge Leonardo Loredan (1500-1521)
00:24:56 - Doge Andrea Gritti (1523-1538)
00:55:51 - Doge Girolamo Priulli (1559-1567)
1:05:33 - Doge Pietro Loredan (1567-1570)
1:14:09 - Doge Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577)
1:22:44 - Doge Sebastiano Venier (1577-1578)
1:27:14 - Doge Nicolò da Ponte (1578-1585)
1:32:50 - Doge Pas...2022-03-211h 37
GREEN 365Războiul, mediul și alternativele verzi la gazul rusescÎn episodul de astăzi, cercetătorul InfoClima.ro, Vlad Zamfira, face o analiză detaliată a modului în care războaiele au afectat mediul de-a lungul timpului. De la arderile de petrol din Golf, până la defrișările din Columbia din timpul conflictului cu FARC și la războiul devastator din Siria care a lăsat orașe întregi în ruină, impactul conflictelor militare asupra apei, aerului și ecosistemelor este uriaș și se resimte în fiecare zi.
O analiză Financial Times arată că în timp ce Europa va da din coate pentru a găsi alternative la gazul rusesc, cărbunele...2022-03-1620 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Pasquale Cicogna (1585-1595)Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe series) about Doge Nicolò da Ponte (1578-1585). Subscribe to the channel!
Painting: Palma il Giovane, "Pasquale Cicogna in Dogal Robes Visiting the Church and Hospital of the Crocifer", 1568–87.
Intro & Outro Excerpts Aaron Kenny -Baroque letter (public domain use via YouTube Audio Library)2022-03-1405 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Nicolò da Ponte (1578-1585)Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe series) about Doge Nicolò da Ponte (1578-1585). Apologies to the very nasal voice, got hit by a heavy cold recently. Subscribe to the channel!
Portrait of Nicolò da Ponte by Palma Giovane.
Intro and outro from Doug Maxwell's "Lost in Prayer" available on YouTube's Audio Library2022-03-0207 min
Wonderer's History PodcastStatement of solidarity with the Ukrainian peopleMy thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine defending their homes, families and country. For listeners based in the UK if you can you can donate to the appeal made by the British Red Cross : https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
Image from pexels.com by Kostiantyn Stupak
Let there be peace soon, Slava Ukraina & Slava Ukraini!
Also remembering On this day (27 Feb) 2015 Boris Nemtsov who was ruthlessly assassinated while being in Moscow to help organize a rally against the Russian military intervention in Ukraine and the Russian financial crisis. Vichnaya Pamyat. 2022-02-2701 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of 16th century Popes series- VIDEO TRAILERA video trailer (mainly for spotify podcasts) prefacing the new miniseries looking at some of the most important Popes in 16th century History. From Julius II, to Medici Popes Leo X & Clement VII to Pius IV & V, make sure to tune in once the current series looking at Venetian Doges of the 16th century finishes.
Paintings all public domain via commons
Song-Excerpt from Cantus Firmus Monks (free to use via YouTube Audio Library)2022-02-1800 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Sebastiano Venier (1577-1578)Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe series) about Doge Sebastiano Venier (1577-1578) with a bit of background on his involvement & role at Lepanto in 1571.
Outro public domain via YouTube Audio Library2022-02-1005 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577)Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe series) about Doge Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577) .
Detail of painting by Tintoretto showing Alvise I Mocenigo and his family before the Madonna. (Public Domain)
Intro & Outro public domain via YouTube Audio Library2022-02-0310 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Pietro Loredan (1567-1570)Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe series) about Doge Pietro Loredan.
Paintings- public domain via wiki commons (Palma il Giovane- Doge Pietro Loredan_Beseeching the Virgin)
Audio- public domain via YouTube Audio-Library2022-01-1710 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Girolamo Priuli (1559-1567)Third episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of the wider Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe.
Doge Girolamo Priuli, whose rule preceded the events of the 4th Ottoman-Venetian War of Cyprus.
Painting by Tintoretto (Public domain via wiki commons)
Intro and Outro- Public Domain excerpts via YouTube Audio Library2022-01-0411 min
Wonderer's History PodcastChristmas message, retrospective of 2021 and updates for 2022Last video of the year from @Wonderer's History Podcast . Few of the plans for next year, make sure to subscribe to never miss a video.
Intro & outro excerpts from Christmas Village- by Arran Kenny available as public domain via YouTube Audio library.
Happy Christmas/Holidays to everyone!2021-12-2307 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Andrea Gritti (1523-1538) FULL EPISODESecond episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of the wider Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe. Andrea Gritti, the Fabius Maximus of Venice and crucial military and diplomatic figure in 16th Century Venetian History.
Paintings & images all public domain via commons (painting by Vincenzo Catena)
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Intro and outro excerpts from Doug Maxwell's "Solo Cello Passion" (public domain) available on You...2021-12-1232 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Andrea Gritti (1523-1538) PART 2Second part of episode 2 of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of the wider Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe. Andrea Gritti, the Fabius Maximus of Venice and crucial military and diplomatic figure in 16th Century Venetian History.
Paintings & images all public domain via commons
Intro and outro excerpts from Doug Maxwell's "Solo Cello Passion" (public domain) available on YouTube's audio library2021-11-3018 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Andrea Gritti (1523-1538) PART 1Second episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of the wider Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe. Andrea Gritti, the Fabius Maximus of Venice and crucial military and diplomatic figure in 16th Century Venetian History.
Painting by Titian- public domain via commons
Intro and outro excerpts from Doug Maxwell's "Solo Cello Passion" (public domain) available on YouTube's audio library2021-11-1615 min
Wonderer's History PodcastRanking the most important Sieges 16th century MediterraneanRanking the most important Sieges in the 16th century Mediterranean2021-11-0546 min
Wonderer's History PodcastRANKING some of the most important NAVAL BATTLES of the 16th century MediterraneanIn this trial video I talk about 6 of the most important naval battles of the Mediterranean. Apologies for any noises in the background ,at times the slow pacing, still trying to get used to making this sort of episode (which was a video tier list episode posted on YouTube a few months ago). Stay tuned for the next tier-list type of episode, next one will look at the most important sieges in the Mediterranean.
2021-10-3137 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Venice & Doge Leonardo Loredan 1501-1521First episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of the wider Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe.
Intro & outro excerpts from Cantus Firmus Monks by Doug Maxwell (free to use via YouTube Audiolibrary)
Painting- The Triumph of Venice (1737), by Pompeo Batoni, featuring Doge Leonardo Loredan, North Carolina Museum of Art (public domain via commons)2021-09-2621 min
Wonderer's History PodcastIntroduction- Doges of the 16th Century Venetian Republic (A short history)A brief introduction to what will be a mini-series (still part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean and Europe Miniseries) which will look at the rules of some of the most important Doges of Venice.
Images- All public domain via commons (Map of Venice by Piri Reis)
Intro & Outro- excerpts of Cantus Firmus Monks (fDoug Maxwell free to use via YouTube Audio Library)2021-09-0204 min
Wonderer's History PodcastPhilip II of Spain and the 16th Century MediterraneanIn this episode I briefly explore Philip II of Spain's influence over the Mediterranean in the second half of the 16th century, as he was arguably one of the most important monarchs of the 16th century. For more episodes of the podcast and of the series rulers and monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean make sure to subscribe to the channel.
Outro - excerpt of A Baroque Letter by Aaron Kenny (public domain available on YouTube Audio Library)
All images public domain via commons2021-08-2422 min
Wonderer's History PodcastPhilip II of Spain and the 16th century Mediterranean (Introduction)This is a brief introduction to what will be a much longer episode about Philip II, his actions and policies in the Mediterranean, his fight against the Ottomans and the tensed relations with the Venetians and the Ottomans.
Images part of public domain via commons
Song- excerpt from Etherial Choir Ascends - Doug Maxwell (free to use via YouTube Audio Library)2021-07-2906 min
Wonderer's History PodcastA short history of Francis I, King of France (1515-1547)In this episode I talk about a few of the main landmarks of Francis I, king of France (1515-1547), his rivalry with Charles V and alliance with the Suleiman the Magnificent and the Ottomans. Part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean & Europe series
Music- excerpt from A Baroque Letter - Aaron Kenny (free to use via YouTube Audio Library)
Images are public domain via commons.2021-07-1510 min
Wonderer's History PodcastA short history of Holy Roman Emperors Ferdinand I & Maximilian IIA short history Holy Roman Emperors Ferdinand I & Maximilian II, their rules during and after Charles V. Apologies in advance for the nasally voice, I've just recovered from having a very strong cold.
All images public domain via commons.2021-06-2111 min
Wonderer's History PodcastShort History of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor & King of Spain (FULL EPISODE) 1500-1558The full episode from beginning to end of the short history of Charles V, part of the rulers and monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean series.
All images are public domain via wiki commons.
Intro and outro excerpters of Doug Maxwell's- Lost in Prayer (public domain via YouTube Audio-Library)2021-06-031h 20
Wonderer's History PodcastFinal Years of Charles V (1555-1558), his abdication, letter to Philip II, death and legacyThe last episode of the Short History of Charles V mini series, part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean series. Talking about the events after the abdication of Charles V, the letter to his son and next king of Spain, Philip II.
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Intro and outro excerpts from Doug Maxwell's Lost in prayer, public domain available via YouTube Audiolibrary2021-05-2033 min
Wonderer's History PodcastIntroduction to the Historian's Proust Questionnaire- My Answers!The beginning of a series of interviews I've been planning for a while, part of which will be my adaptation and version to Proust's Questionnaire for historians, academics, independent researchers and history podcasters.2021-04-2237 min
Wonderer's History PodcastCharles V- A Short History Part IV 1541-1555The 4th part of the Brief History of Charles V, part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean Series.
All images are public domain via wiki commons.
Intro and outro excerpters of Doug Maxwell's- Lost in Prayer (public domain via YouTube Audio-Library)2021-04-0712 min
Wonderer's History PodcastCharles V- A Short History Part III 1530-1540Third part of the the Short History of the rule of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. Looking at events such as the 1530 Diet of Augsburg, 1535 Conquest of Tunis, Spanish involvement in the 1538 Holy League against the Ottomans and more.
Intro and outro excerpters of Doug Maxwell's- Lost in Prayer (public domain via YouTube Audio-Library)
All maps and images public domain via wiki commons.2021-03-0512 min
Wonderer's History PodcastCharles V- A Short History Part II 1519-1530Second Part of the Short History of the rule of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. Looking at events such as the revolt of the Comuneros, the emergence of Luther and Protestantism in Germany, and the wars in Italy against France and the Papacy.
Intro and outro excerpters of Doug Maxwell's- Lost in Prayer (public domain via YouTube Audio-Library)
Luigi Scaramuccia. Coronation of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor, 1661 (public domain via Commons)2021-02-0618 min
Wonderer's History PodcastHistory of Charles V - Introduction 1500-1519An introduction to the History of the early life of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, looking at his inheritance and how we would end up ruling one of the most powerful empires of the 16th century.
Portrait by Bernard van Orley, 1519 (Public Domain)
Intro and outro excerpters of Doug Maxwell's- Lost in Prayer (public domain via YouTube Audio-Library)2021-01-2011 min
Wonderer's History PodcastPodcast UPDATE for December and plans for 2021 (Happy Christmas & Holidays to everyone)A short last video of the year, where I want to thank listeners and subscribers for tuning in this year and to stay tuned for the next one. Happy/Merry Christmas to everyone, stay safe and a Happy New Year.
Painting (public domain) by Danish artist Viggo Johansen (1851-1935)
Intro and outro- excerpts from Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny (public domain via YouTube Audio Library)2020-12-2303 min
Wonderer's History PodcastJoseph Nasi and Sultan Selim II (A short History)In this episode I am talking about one of the most important and influential historical figures at the Porte from the second half of the 16th century, Joseph Nasi (João Micas/Miguez) and the significant impact he had over the rule of Sultan Selim II (1566-1567) in contrast to Mehmet Sokollu Pasha (subject of the previous episode).
Intro (Swinging with the Sultans) and outro (Oud Dance) both excerpts from Doug Maxwell via YouTube Audio Library
Sources mentioned in the episode: Kenneth Setton Papacy and the Levant (mainly vol.4)
Cecil Roth, The House of N...2020-12-0326 min
Wonderer's History PodcastMehmet Sokollu Pasha (A short History)After talking about Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the previous episode, today we talk about Mehmet Sokollu/Sokolli Pasha, one of the most important statesman in 16th century Ottoman History.
Intro (Swinging with the Sultans) and outro (Oud Dance) both excerpts from Doug Maxwell via YouTube Audio Library2020-11-1021 min
Wonderer's History PodcastSuleiman the Magnificent (FULL EPISODE)The full episode about the reign of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the magnificent (1520-1566), part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean series.
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Intro "Lost in Prayer" and outro (Oud Dance) both excerpts from Doug Maxwell via YouTube Audio Library2020-10-1638 min
Wonderer's History PodcastSuleiman the Magnificent- A History (PART 2)A continuation of the previous episode talking about the Reign of Suleiman the Magnificent between 1529 until his death while campaigning in Hungary in 1566.
All images public domain via commons.
Link to Ottoman Titans of the Mediterranean Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9271BZp_HWJrSYI99GubI-9daFvLUlJm
Intro (Swinging with the Sultans) and outro (Oud Dance) both excerpts from Doug Maxwell via YouTube Audio Library2020-10-1120 min
Wonderer's History PodcastSuleiman the Magnificent (PART 1)First episode of the new series Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th Century Mediterranean & Europe looking at the beginning of Suleiman the Magnificent/Lawgiver's rule, also with a brief history of Selim I.
Intro and outro from Doug Maxwell's "Lost in Prayer" available on YouTube's Audio Library2020-09-1419 min
Wonderer's History PodcastIntroduction to the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean SeriesThis episode will be a short introduction and preview of a new series that will look at the reigns of Suleyman the Magnificent, Charles V, Philip II of Spain, Andrea Gritti, among many others. Longer episodes and a lot more of them with a few surprises thrown in the mix.
Intro and outro excerpts from Doug Maxwell's "Solo Cello Passion" (public domain) available on YouTube's audiolibrary2020-08-2307 min
Wonderer's History PodcastThe Plot of Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon movie (2)After talking about Napoleon's fascinating rise to power, his struggles in his personal life I continue where I left off with the 1804 Coronation moment looking at Kubrick's interesting choices of telling the history and events such as Austerlitz, the divorce with Josephine and marriage with the Duchess of Parma, The Russian campaign and failure leading to his first fall & exile and then permanent exile and passing away.
I do not own or claim to own any rights to the script which is available via google docs ( link available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9DS_zk2...2020-08-1621 min
Wonderer's History PodcastThe Plot of Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon movie (1)After talking about the comprehensive logistics and production notes of Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon movie today I talk about the plot & script that describe looking at Napoleon's fascinating rise to power, his struggles in his personal life and much more.
I do not own or claim to own any rights to the script which is available via google docs ( link available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9DS_zk2FintNmFkZjM3ODUtMzY0ZS00Mzg0LWFhMzUtYWRjZjU1YjUwMTEx/edit?hl=en )
Intro and outro are excerpts from Invitation to the Castle Ball, by Douglas Maxwell, (public domain) ava...2020-08-0826 min
Wonders of the WorldThe Grand Canal of Venice and the Fourth CrusadeIn 1204, Christian crusaders sacked the world's largest Christian city, destroying or pillaging countless artifacts, books, and works of art. Some of those works of art ended up in the Most Serene Republic of Venice, for which 1204 represents the beginning of her dominance of the Mediterranean world. The story of how a canal-lined city in a marshy lagoon became a superpower and how cross-wearing soldiers wrecked Constantinople is a sometimes shocking tale, one that only makes sense when you consider the Sunk Cost Fallacy. We've already spent time, money or energy; we should just keep going. ...2020-08-061h 08
Wonderer's History PodcastStanley Kubrick and the quest for the Napoleon cinematic masterpieceIn this first part of a longer episode I talk about the production notes of Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon movie while also talking at the beginning about the landscape of historical movies (part about Kubrick and the scripts starts at 04:55)
Intro is excerpt from Doug Maxwell's Dramatic_Swarm (public domain and free to use via YouTube Audio Library).
Painting of Napoleon’s Return from Elba by Charles de Steuben
Link to the script via Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9DS_zk2FintNmFkZjM3ODUtMzY0ZS00Mzg0LWFhMzUtYWRjZjU1YjUwMTEx/edit?hl=en
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Wonderer's History PodcastSkanderbeg and the anti-Ottoman resistance in the BalkansIn today's podcast episode I talk about Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian nobleman and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is today Albania and most of the south-western Balkan region.2020-07-1813 min
Wonderer's History PodcastVlad the Impaler (Tepes/ Dracula)In this episode we talk about Wallachian ruler Vlad Tepes his brutal reigns and his fight against the Ottoman Empire. He would be popularised and mythologised by Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel Dracula, adapted to the screen with Christopher Lee and Gary Oldman playing the legendary vampiric character. 2020-07-1513 min
Wonderer's History PodcastJohn Hunyadi (Ioan de Hunedoara)In this episode we talk about John Hunyadi, important figure in Transylvanian, Hungarian but also Romanian history, notable anti-Ottoman crusader remembered for his role at Belgrade in 1456.
Intro and Outro- excerpts from Cantus Firmus Monks by Doug Maxwell (public domain via YouTube audio library)
Illustration of Hunyadi from the Chronica Hungarorum 2020-07-1111 min
Wonderer's History PodcastStephan the Great of MoldovaIn this episode I talk about emblematic ruler of Moldova, Stephan the Great voivode and notable anti-Ottoman crusader who kept Moldova independent from Polish, Hungarian and Ottoman Rule.
Intro and outro excerpts of Cantus Firmus Monks by Doug Maxwell (public domain available on YouTube Audio Library)2020-07-0613 min
Wonderer's History PodcastDimitrie CantemirIn this episode we talk about Voivode, diplomat, historian, ethnographer, geographer, writer, musicologist Dimitrie Cantemir (Cantemiroglu in Turkish), one of the most prominent figures of the Enlightenment in Moldova and later on Romania but also important figure in Ottoman and early modern Russian culture.
All images public domain.
Intro and outro - excerpts from Doug Maxewell's Cantus Firmus Monks (public domain available in YouTube's audio library)2020-06-2811 min
Wonderer's History PodcastÁlvaro de Bazán, Marqués de Santa CruzIn this last episode of the Western Admirals of the Mediterranean miniseries we look at Álvaro de Bazán, Marqués de Santa Cruz, important commander for Spain and Philip II at Lepanto, Tunis and during the War of Portuguese Succession (1580 – 1583)2020-06-2508 min
Wonderer's History PodcastGirolamo Zane, Agostino Barbarigo, Sebastiano Venier-Admirals of the Venetian RepublicIn this episode we look at the legacies and actions of Venetian Admirals Girolamo Zane, Agostino Barbarigo and Sebastiano Venier, important military figures of the second half of the 16th century.2020-06-2011 min
Wonderer's History PodcastDon John (Juan) of AustriaIn this episode we look at the life and career of arguably one of Spain's most important commanders in the second half of the 16th century, Don Juan of Austria, one of the Victors at Lepanto in 1571.2020-06-1317 min
Wonderer's History PodcastMarcantonio Colonna, commander and admiral of Spain, Rome and the PapacyContinuing the series Western Admirals of the 16th century Mediterranean, in this episode we look at Marcantonio Colonna, one of the victors at Lepanto in 1571 and important military figure in the Italian Peninsula, Rome, the Papacy and Spain.2020-06-0712 min
Wonderer's History PodcastAndrea Doria, legendary admiral of GenoaIn this episode I looked at the history of legendary condottiero and crucial figure for the Republic of Genoa and how his actions shaped the Mediterranean leading to the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.2020-05-3016 min
Wonderer's History PodcastIntroduction to Victors of Lepanto, Western Admirals of the 16th century MediterraneanIntroductory episode to a new miniseries that will look at some of the most important naval commanders of the Holy League of 1570 which fought at Lepanto including Don Juan of Austria, Sebastian Venier, Marcantonio Colonna but also legendary commander from Genoa, Andrea Doria, who will be featured in the first episode of this new miniseries.2020-05-2204 min
Wonderer's History PodcastAge of Empires 2, a virtual ambassador for History in the last 20 yearsAfter recently revisiting Age of Empires 2 (HD edition) it made me realise that this game is a cultural milestone and something that makes the discipline of History more interactive and exciting for hundreds of thousands of people. For more than 20 Years the game continues to thrive and somehow still add elements of novelty. Hope you enjoy the video.
No copyright infringement intended. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition,Age of Kings, Age of Conquerors, The African Kingdoms, The Forgotten Kingdoms, Rise of the Rajas copyright is owned by their respective owners which includes but is not limited to...2020-05-1910 min
Wonderer's History PodcastOttoman Titans of the Mediterranean Kemal Reis, Oruç Reis, Occhiali (Uluj Ali), Ali PashaLast episode of the Ottoman Titans of the Mediterranean looking at role and impact of commanders such Kemal Reis, Kemal Reis,Oruç Reis, Occhiali (Uluj Ali),Ali Pasha in the late 15th and all of 16th century Mediterranean Ottoman campaigns.2020-05-1214 min
Wonderer's History PodcastAmazing Women of Early Modern Europe ft. Remmy Fillip- Artemisia GentileschiWelcome to the new series Amazing Women of Early Modern Europe, featuring Remmy Filip, creator of Celebrating Amazing Women Celebrating the life and deeds of women throughout history, on their birthdays.on TUMBLR. (https://celebratingamazingwomen.tumblr.com/)
In this episode we discussed about the life, work and legacy of Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi.
Article by Jonathan Jones: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/oct/05/artemisia-gentileshi-painter-beyond-caravaggio
Review by Remmy Filip of It's True, It's True, It's True: https://feministfringereviews.wordpress.com/2019/08/24/review-its-true-its-true-its-true-remmy-fillip/?fbclid=IwAR2o5JodQqwz0fwANeY2a_HBXBA12mKUExHNrn8qh1FdOGQJOuGY6zx8yRE
2020-05-0209 min
Wonderer's History PodcastOttoman Titans of the Mediterranean: Piali PashaIn this episode of the series Ottoman Titans of the Mediterranean, I talk about Piali Pasha and his role in the 16th Century Ottoman naval machine.
Piyale Pasha bust at Istanbul Naval Museum from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piali_Pasha#/media/File:Piyale_Pasha_bust_at_Istanbul_Naval_Museum.JPG2020-04-2113 min
Wonderer's History PodcastOttoman Titans of the Mediterranean: Dragut ReisThis episode focuses on legendary admiral Dragut Reis, known as "The Drawn Sword of Islam", his role in the Ottoman navy, the Ottoman Mediterranean campaign and his legacy. #History #Podcast #WonderersHistoryPodcast 2020-04-0614 min
Wonderer's History PodcastOttoman Titans of the Mediterranean: Hayreddin BarbarossaNew episode of the series looking at the career of Hayreddin Barbarossa, one of the greatest Ottoman admirals of the 16th century and pivotal figure in Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean.2020-03-3107 min
Wonderer's History PodcastOttoman Titans of the Mediterranean: Piri ReisDiscussing the legacy of Piri Reis, Ottoman admiral, geographer and cartographer. Creator of a world map in 1513 (Surviving fragment shown in episode art)2020-03-2708 min
Wonderer's History PodcastIntroduction to the Ottoman Titans of the Mediterranean seriesAn introduction to a new series looking at important figures in the Ottoman navy in the 16th century, arguably the fiercest and largest Armada in the Mediterranean at that time. Discussing figures such as Piri Reis, Dragut Reis, Piale Pasha, Hayreddin Barbarossa and many others. Image of the the Battle of Zonchio in 1499.
2020-03-2403 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 10 (The Malta Series)- The aftermath of the Great Siege of Malta 1565Concluding the Malta Miniseries, I discuss about the geopolitical consequences that followed the Siege of 1565 and how it was deeply connected with other events from the broader Spanish-Ottoman Mediterranean conflict (1560-1581), including the 4th Ottoman-Venetian War (known also as the War of Cyprus. Picture in the video is the map of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea drawn by cartographer, geographer and Ottoman admiral Piri Reis (first subject of the next series).2020-03-2009 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 9 (The Malta Series) Spanish Relief Force Arrives, The Ottomans retreat and Malta survivesAt last, Garcia Toledo's relief force arrives, the Ottomans pressured by time and exhaustion decide to abandon the siege. Yet they still try to have one last fight with La Valette's forces and the newly arrived relief force. Painting by Charles-Philippe Larivière2020-03-1710 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 8 (The Malta Series) The Siege of Malta begins, Ottomans and Dragut Reis arrive and St Elmo is stormedThe start of the Siege of Malta in 1565, arrival of legendary Dragut Reis and the storming of the Fort of St. Elmo. Painting called Death of Dragut Reis by Giuseppe Cali. 2020-03-1313 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 7 (The Malta Series) Calm Before the Storm; preparations on the eve of the Siege of Malta in 1565Continuing the conversation about the preparations on the eve of the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Painting entitled The siege of Malta—"Arrival of the Turkish fleet" by Matteo Pérez de Alesio2020-03-1010 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 6 (The Malta Series)- Jean Parisot de Valette, defender of MaltaA short introduction and historical biography of one of the main protagonists of the 1565 Siege of Malta, Grand Master Jean Parisot de La Valette. 2020-03-0806 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 5 (The Malta Series) - Introduction to the history of MaltaA new mini-series focusing on the early modern history of Malta, with a brief introduction in this episode. The aim will be to show how important Malta was for Spain, the Italian republics, Papacy and how crucial was the Maltese win in 1565 at the Great Siege led by the Ottoman Empire. Map of Malta by Piri Reis. 2020-03-0508 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 4 Marcantonio Bragadin, last defender of Famagusta & Venetian CyprusThe tragic death of Marcantonio Bragadin, defender of Famagusta and Venetian Cyprus, the end of Venetian rule of Cyprus and the political&symbolical meaning of Titian's "Flaying of Marsyas" 2020-03-0423 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 3 Venetian Cyprus and accounts of its fall to the Ottomans part 2A continuation of the previous episode discussing the military aspects of the Ottoman conquest of Nicosia, Famagusta and consequently all of Cyprus, from the accounts of Diedo and Paruta (Excerpta Cypria)
Depiction of the siege of Famagusta by Giovanni Camocio 15742020-03-031h 13
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 2 Venetian Cyprus and accounts of its fall to the Ottomans part 1A discussion about Venetian Cyprus and the imminent Ottoman conquest in 1570, while also reading contemporary accounts and letters such as the ones of Elias of Pesaro, Christopher Furer and Fabriano Falchetti (found in Excerpta Cypria). Map by Piri Reis.2020-03-0336 min
Wonderer's History PodcastEpisode 1 Venice Myth, Republic, EmpireAn introductory discussion about Venetian History, the intricacies of the Venetian Republic, government and its remarkable place in history.2020-03-0220 min