Age of Bismarck - Introduction

In this episode, we investigate the truth behind the historical consensus. The Triple Alliance of Sweden, Britain and the Netherlands has traditionally been attributed to Johan de Witt's freak out ove...

12 Joulu 201638min

In this episode, we examine the War of Devolution, what led Louis to it, if his excuses and rationale were really credible, and what Spain had to say about all this. It should serve as a good window i...

5 Joulu 201633min

Here we are! In our first installment of what will be a rather considerable project - we unpack the war which raged between 1672-1678, but which began in fascinating circumstances and came to involve ...

28 Marras 201639min

Here is our final part of the WDF ASKS series. After the shocking revelations of the last episode *deep breath* I now present this concluding episode to you guys! Within we judge the arguments of both...

21 Marras 201646min

Back again, this time looking at things from the anti-Westphalians point of view. Expect controversy, explosive revelations, and to question everything you thought you knew about everything! Sound goo...

14 Marras 201644min

Welcome! Here's the first episode of WDF ASKS. Here we ask if the peace of Westphalia from 1648 has been overrated by the historical canon. Expect much introduction to the major themes and terminology...

7 Marras 201638min

What an earth am I doing?! Find out here. If I know you, and if I know you to have a certain curiosity for certain historical matters, then this occasional series should pique your interest. JUST GIVE...

2 Marras 201610min

In our final episode on the Second Anglo Dutch War (12/12) we examine the critical final year of the conflict, which included a stunning display of Dutch tenacity, British poverty and French ambition....

17 Loka 201641min