50.2 Ottoman Empire - Beginning of the Decline
A succession of weak rulers begins the gradual decline of the Ottoman Empire. Their fight with the Habsburgs for control of Hungary continues with the Long Turkish War 1593-1606 Hosted on Acast. See a...
14 Feb 202028min
50.1 The Cossacks
Background to the Battle of Khotyn 1621. The Cossacks occupy a central place in the history of Ukraine and surrounding region. They were not so much a distinct race but a way of life, a military caste...
7 Feb 202020min
49.5 Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604
The famous Spanish Armada of 1588 was only one of several battles in the Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604. Elizabeth hoped to take advantage of her victory by striking another blow to the Spanish fleet ...
9 Aug 201930min
49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588
The famous attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in 1588 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Aug 201931min
49.3 Spain Fights Back against the Dutch Rebels
The Duke of Parma (pictured), sent by Philip II of Spain, makes good progress putting down tough resistance in the Dutch Revolt. Spanish success prompts Elizabeth I to get more involved Hosted on Acas...
19 Jul 201920min
49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins
Origins of the Dutch Revolt (1568–1648). Philip II of Spain inherits the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples and the newly discovered Americas as well as the Iberian Peninsula. Unrest breaks out in the...
5 Jul 201918min
49.1 The Reign of Mary of England and Philip Habsburg
The kingdoms of England and Spain are allies during the reign of Mary I of England and her husband Philip Habsburg, son of Emperor Charles V. Mary, however, dies childless and is succeeded by her sist...
28 Jun 201927min
48.1 Interview with Jacob F. Field
Something different this week - an interview with historian and author Jacob F. Field, whose works include:One Bloody Thing After Another: The World's Gruesome HistoryWe Shall Fight on the Beaches: Th...
26 Apr 201934min
