Wonderer's History Podcast
1) Climate Change, Wars & disasters in 17th Century Europe
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 century Europe. Thumbnail: vMelchiorre Gherardini, Piazza S. B...Show More
2) The Grand Strategy of Philip II -- An essential Geoffrey Parker history book
In this episode I summarize and recommend one of Prof. Parker's most detailed books about Philip II of Spain.
The Grand Strategy of Philip II -- An essential Geoffrey Parker history book
05:11 | Mar 11th, 2024
3) Fernand Braudel's The Mediterranean & the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II -A Masterpiece
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 more specifically vol.2) is not only one of my favourite boo...Show More
4) Just catching up
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
5) History of Patrick Simson, A Scottish Merchant in the 17th century Moldavian Potash trade
In 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 ...Show More
6) Oppenheimer - A history biopic done right
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.
7) My preview of Oppenheimer
A belated preview of one of my most anticipated movies of the year.
8) A perspective on Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon movie project
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 unfinished projects in Cinematic history: Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon ...Show More
9) Concluding observations of Cyprus at the end of the 16th century- Account of Cotovicus
Ioannes 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...Show More
10) A Papal Legate's visit to Ottoman Cyprus- Account of Girolamo Dandini in 1596
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 the Maronites of Lebanon. From August 8th when he visited Li...Show More
A Papal Legate's visit to Ottoman Cyprus- Account of Girolamo Dandini in 1596
13:59 | Apr 24th, 2023