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Welcome to the Wonderer's History Podcast. My name is Vlad Zamfira, history and archaeology graduate (MA) from the University of Aberdeen Scotland with a Certificate of Postgraduate Studies...

In this episode I wanted to reflect a bit on some ideas in the fantastic book Global Crisis, War Climate Change and Catastrophe in 17th cent...

In this episode I summarize and recommend one of Prof. Parker's most detailed books about Philip II of Spain.

In this video I briefly explain why I think Braudel's The Mediterranean & the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II (both volumes but...

Wanted to wish everyone a belated happy new year and let you briefly know what I would like to do with this channel in 2024

In this detail I summarised the story of a very wealthy and influential Scot in 17th Century Eastern Europe (Poland but also Moldavia), base...

Bit late, just wanted to talk a bit about what I think is one of the best movies of this year and a cinematic masterpiece.

A belated preview of one of my most anticipated movies of the year.

In light of the latest release the trailer of Ridley Scott's Napoleon, movie. I propose to look back at one of the most impressive unfinishe...

Ioannes Cotovicus (Iohann van Kootwyck), a doctor of Civil and Canon Law In the University of Utrecht, Sailed from August 2 1598, touched at...

Today 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...

In a final experiment of this miniseries I ask Chat GPT a few more questions with some interesting responses given. Source of the photo: Pex...

In 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 impor...

In this episode I wanted to check what Chat GPT thinks about Venetian history in general and who was the most important doge. Some interesti...

In 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...

In this episode I discuss briefly about what happened at the end of the Ottoman Siege of Famagusta which concluded Venice's loss. For more i...

A 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). Wi...

In this episode we continue the account of Venetian Senator Diedo from the account Excerpta Cypria looking at the late reactions of the Vene...

In this episode of the Travelers Diaries of the 16th century Mediterranean, we look at the first part of Venetian Senator Giacomo Diedo's ac...

A new account from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th...

A new account from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th...

Bit 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...

A new account from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16th...

A new accounts from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16t...

A new accounts from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian Cyprus throughout the 16t...

The next episodes will look at accounts from Excerpta Cypria, Materials for a history of Cyprus, written by travellers who were in Venetian...

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 cent...

Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs...

Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs...

My thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine defending their homes, families and country. For listeners based in the UK if you can you can donat...

Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs...

Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs...

Continuing the mini-series looking at some of the most important doges in 16th century Venetian History (part of the wider Rulers & Monarchs...

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...

Last 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. Intr...

Second episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of...

Second part of episode 2 of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republi...

Second episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of...

Ranking the most important Sieges in the 16th century Mediterranean

In this trial video I talk about 6 of the most important naval battles of the Mediterranean. Apologies for any noises in the background ,at...

First episode of the miniseries looking at the history of some of the most important Doges in the History of the Venetian Republic, part of...

A brief introduction to what will be a mini-series (still part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean and Europe Minis...

In 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 ar...

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...

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 w...

A short history Holy Roman Emperors Ferdinand I & Maximilian II, their rules during and after Charles V. Apologies in advance for the nasall...

The full episode from beginning to end of the short history of Charles V, part of the rulers and monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean...

The last episode of the Short History of Charles V mini series, part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean series. Ta...

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 Question...

The 4th part of the Brief History of Charles V, part of the Rulers and Monarchs of the 16th century Mediterranean Series. All images are pub...

Third 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...