The History Network http://thehistorynetwork.org History Podcast Specialists Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:16:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Copyright © The History Network 2013 info@thehistorynetwork.org (TheHistoryNetwork.org) info@thehistorynetwork.org (TheHistoryNetwork.org) 1440 http://thehistorynetwork.org/iTunesGrfx/TrojanLOGO_Aqua.jpg The History Network http://thehistorynetwork.org 144 144 The History Network History Podcast Specialists TheHistoryNetwork.org TheHistoryNetwork.org info@thehistorynetwork.org no no 1501 Stuxnet http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/1501-stuxnet/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/1501-stuxnet/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:03:24 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2747 The history of Cyber-warfare can be traced back to the advent of the telegraph communications in the first half of the 19th century. During the First World War the importance of codes and wired communications came of age with such famed episodes as the intercepting by the British Intelligence of the Zimmerman Telegram dispatched by the Foreign Secretary of the German Empire, Arthur Zimmermann, to the German ambassador in Mexico, Heinrich von Eckardt. The contents of this coded message revealed that Germany was seeking ways to entice Mexico to declare war on the United States which would result in great reduction of supplies being sent to the Western Front.  By the time radio replaced telegraph, a modern cryptography started to focus on advanced mathematics in order to encode messages. Listeners of this podcast are familiar with Enigma cypher machine and the efforts to crack it at Bletchley Park. Similarly, the cracking of the Japanese Imperial Naval code named Code Purple allowed the United States to anticipate strategic moves by the Japanese Navy through the Pacific Campaign…

This episode was written by Matthew Gawelczyk.

Matthew holds a collaborative Bachelor of Arts in History from Mount Royal University and Athabasca University in Alberta Canada. History have been his passion since the earliest days. Born in Danzig Poland, Matthew moved with his family to the Mazurian Lakes of North Easter Poland where his passion for History grew among tales and ruins of former East Prussia. Currently Matthew resides in Calgary where he continues to pursue his passion.

 

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/1501-stuxnet/feed/ 0 0:18:55 The history of Cyber-warfare can be traced back to the advent of the telegraph communications in the first half of the 19th century. During the First World War the importance of codes and wired communications came of age with such famed episodes as [...] The history of Cyber-warfare can be traced back to the advent of the telegraph communications in the first half of the 19th century. During the First World War the importance of codes and wired communications came of age with such famed episodes as the intercepting by the British Intelligence of the Zimmerman Telegram dispatched by the Foreign Secretary of the German Empire, Arthur Zimmermann, to the German ambassador in Mexico, Heinrich von Eckardt. The contents of this coded message revealed that Germany was seeking ways to entice Mexico to declare war on the United States which would result in great reduction of supplies being sent to the Western Front.  By the time radio replaced telegraph, a modern cryptography started to focus on advanced mathematics in order to encode messages. Listeners of this podcast are familiar with Enigma cypher machine and the efforts to crack it at Bletchley Park. Similarly, the cracking of the Japanese Imperial Naval code named Code Purple allowed the United States to anticipate strategic moves by the Japanese Navy through the Pacific Campaign… This episode was written by Matthew Gawelczyk. Matthew holds a collaborative Bachelor of Arts in History from Mount Royal University and Athabasca University in Alberta Canada. History have been his passion since the earliest days. Born in Danzig Poland, Matthew moved with his family to the Mazurian Lakes of North Easter Poland where his passion for History grew among tales and ruins of former East Prussia. Currently Matthew resides in Calgary where he continues to pursue his passion.   TheHistoryNetwork.org no no Episode 016- Interview with Guy Bowers of WS&S Magazine at Enfilade 2103 http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-016-interview-with-guy-bowers-of-wss-magazine-at-enfilade-2103/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-016-interview-with-guy-bowers-of-wss-magazine-at-enfilade-2103/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:20:49 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2732 In this episode, Dean Motoyama and I get a chance to sit down and talk to Guy Bowers, the Editor of Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy about the magazine and his own personal views of the hobby.  Guy is very candid and talks openly about a wide variety of subjects.  Guy talks about his past involvement with Warhammer Historicals and his authorship of Siege and Conquest.

All of our discussions are made in the backdrop of Enfilade 2013, the annual convention put on by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society.   

This podcast and interview were in large part sponsored (unofficially) by Angry Orchard Apple Cider.

As always we hope you enjoy the show.

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-016-interview-with-guy-bowers-of-wss-magazine-at-enfilade-2103/feed/ 0 1:00:36 In this episode, Dean Motoyama and I get a chance to sit down and talk to Guy Bowers, the Editor of Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy about the magazine and his own personal views of the hobby.  Guy is very candid and talks openly about a wide variety[...] In this episode, Dean Motoyama and I get a chance to sit down and talk to Guy Bowers, the Editor of Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy about the magazine and his own personal views of the hobby.  Guy is very candid and talks openly about a wide variety of subjects.  Guy talks about his past involvement with Warhammer Historicals and his authorship of Siege and Conquest. All of our discussions are made in the backdrop of Enfilade 2013, the annual convention put on by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society.    This podcast and interview were in large part sponsored (unofficially) by Angry Orchard Apple Cider. As always we hope you enjoy the show. TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no Historical Wargames Podcast http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/historical-wargames-podcast/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/historical-wargames-podcast/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 08:13:25 +0000 Angus http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2722 On top of the new Ancient Warfare video podcast we have more exciting news, we are teaming up with Pat Lowinger to help distribute his Historical Wargames Podcast.

Its a monthly look at gaming covering most aspects including 28mm wargames, tactics and game play looking at Warhammer Ancient Battles, Clash of Empires, SAGA, Bolt Action, Hail Caesar and Black Powder. Other topics include interviews with creators, collaborators and VIPs of the wargaming community.

Pat has been doing this for a while now and you can find fifteen episodes available on iTunes (or however you like to get your RSS), with a new episode due shortly including an interview with Guy Bowers the editor of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy.

Welcome Pat!

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/historical-wargames-podcast/feed/ 0 The Campaigns of Pyrrhus of Epirus http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/the-campaigns-of-pyrrhus-of-epirus/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/the-campaigns-of-pyrrhus-of-epirus/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:36 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2704 In this our first video / audio recording Jasper, Michael, Lindsay and Josho look at Pyrrhus.

Pyrrhus was the second cousin to Alexander the Great, and at only two years he began his career as a penniless exile after his father was dethroned. Pyrrhus would rise to become King of Epirus, King of Macedon and King of Sicily…

 

 

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/the-campaigns-of-pyrrhus-of-epirus/feed/ 0 0:33:11 In this our first video / audio recording Jasper, Michael, Lindsay and Josho look at Pyrrhus. Pyrrhus was the second cousin to Alexander the Great, and at only two years he began his career as a penniless exile after his father was dethroned. Pyrrhu[...] In this our first video / audio recording Jasper, Michael, Lindsay and Josho look at Pyrrhus. Pyrrhus was the second cousin to Alexander the Great, and at only two years he began his career as a penniless exile after his father was dethroned. Pyrrhus would rise to become King of Epirus, King of Macedon and King of Sicily…     TheHistoryNetwork.org no no Episode 015 – Interview with Jasper Oorthuys of Ancient Warfare Magazine http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-015-interview-with-jasper-oorthuys-of-ancient-warfare-magazine-2/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-015-interview-with-jasper-oorthuys-of-ancient-warfare-magazine-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:21:58 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2698 In this episode, I get a chance to talk to Jasper Oorthuys, the Editor-in-Chief of Ancient Warfare Magazine.  Jasper and I talk about the magazine (of which I am a big fan), and his background in wargaming.

We also talk about the podcast in which he and some of the other guys at Ancient Warfare Magazine are involved with at The History Network.

This episode is about history and wargaming and how everyone can have fun with both.

As always we hope you enjoy the show!
Pat Lowinger

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-015-interview-with-jasper-oorthuys-of-ancient-warfare-magazine-2/feed/ 0 0:42:33 In this episode, I get a chance to talk to Jasper Oorthuys, the Editor-in-Chief of Ancient Warfare Magazine.  Jasper and I talk about the magazine (of which I am a big fan), and his background in wargaming. We also talk about the podcast in which he[...] In this episode, I get a chance to talk to Jasper Oorthuys, the Editor-in-Chief of Ancient Warfare Magazine.  Jasper and I talk about the magazine (of which I am a big fan), and his background in wargaming. We also talk about the podcast in which he and some of the other guys at Ancient Warfare Magazine are involved with at The History Network. This episode is about history and wargaming and how everyone can have fun with both. As always we hope you enjoy the show! Pat Lowinger TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no Episode 014 – WAB GT, Bolt Action & Caesar’s Gallic War http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-014-wab-gt-bolt-action-caesars-gallic-war-2/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-014-wab-gt-bolt-action-caesars-gallic-war-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:18:20 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2693 In this episode I am joined by two new co-hosts, Adrian Nelsen and Dean Motoyama both of whom are members of NHMGS.  Dean and I discuss our upcoming trip to England for the WAB GT and all that we hope to see and do while we are there.

We also discuss our reactions to BOLT ACTION now that we have digested the rules and played some games.

I finish off this episode with a truly enlightening interview with Vincent Rospond who is a Historian and author who has just finished a translation, commentary and reference book concerning Caesar’s Gallic War.

You can check out the book at Winged Hussar Publishing.

As always we hope you enjoy the show.
Pat Lowinger

 

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-014-wab-gt-bolt-action-caesars-gallic-war-2/feed/ 0 1:38:00 In this episode I am joined by two new co-hosts, Adrian Nelsen and Dean Motoyama both of whom are members of NHMGS.  Dean and I discuss our upcoming trip to England for the WAB GT and all that we hope to see and do while we are there. We also discus[...] In this episode I am joined by two new co-hosts, Adrian Nelsen and Dean Motoyama both of whom are members of NHMGS.  Dean and I discuss our upcoming trip to England for the WAB GT and all that we hope to see and do while we are there. We also discuss our reactions to BOLT ACTION now that we have digested the rules and played some games. I finish off this episode with a truly enlightening interview with Vincent Rospond who is a Historian and author who has just finished a translation, commentary and reference book concerning Caesar’s Gallic War. You can check out the book at Winged Hussar Publishing. As always we hope you enjoy the show. Pat Lowinger   TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no Episode 013 – Interviews with Keith Branagh & Alessio Cavatore http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-013-interviews-with-keith-branagh-alessio-cavatore/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-013-interviews-with-keith-branagh-alessio-cavatore/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:13:55 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2690 In this special Double-Interview episode, I am first joined by Keith Branagh from Aventine Miniatures.  Aventine produces some truly beautiful miniatures for Ancient Wargaming and Keith is kind enough to take the time to talk about the company and it’s future.

In the second half of the show, I am joined by none other than Alessio Cavatore, who talks in depth about the development of the WW2 Rules set- Bolt Action from Warlord Games.

As always, we hope you enjoy the show.  Happy New Year!

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-013-interviews-with-keith-branagh-alessio-cavatore/feed/ 0 1:31:48 In this special Double-Interview episode, I am first joined by Keith Branagh from Aventine Miniatures.  Aventine produces some truly beautiful miniatures for Ancient Wargaming and Keith is kind enough to take the time to talk about the company and i[...] In this special Double-Interview episode, I am first joined by Keith Branagh from Aventine Miniatures.  Aventine produces some truly beautiful miniatures for Ancient Wargaming and Keith is kind enough to take the time to talk about the company and it’s future. In the second half of the show, I am joined by none other than Alessio Cavatore, who talks in depth about the development of the WW2 Rules set- Bolt Action from Warlord Games. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.  Happy New Year! TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no Episode 012- More SAGA, Army Painter & Bolt Action! http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-12-more-saga-army-painter-bolt-action/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-12-more-saga-army-painter-bolt-action/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:12:26 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2688 This Episode features two great interviews.  The first is with Mike Hobbs to talk about the recently released SAGA Supplement, The Ravens Shadow.

The second is with Bo Penstoft from The Army Painter, in which we discuss the latest additions to their range of hobby products.

I also take the time to give a preliminary review of Warlord Games- Bolt Action rules set for 28mm WW2 wargaming.

As always, we hope you enjoy the show!

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-12-more-saga-army-painter-bolt-action/feed/ 0 1:26:49 This Episode features two great interviews.  The first is with Mike Hobbs to talk about the recently released SAGA Supplement, The Ravens Shadow. The second is with Bo Penstoft from The Army Painter, in which we discuss the latest additions to their[...] This Episode features two great interviews.  The first is with Mike Hobbs to talk about the recently released SAGA Supplement, The Ravens Shadow. The second is with Bo Penstoft from The Army Painter, in which we discuss the latest additions to their range of hobby products. I also take the time to give a preliminary review of Warlord Games- Bolt Action rules set for 28mm WW2 wargaming. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no Episode 011- All Things SAGA http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-011-all-things-saga/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-011-all-things-saga/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:11:01 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2686 In this Special, Extended-Length Episode, I am joined by Alex Buchel and Mike Hobbs.  Alex is the creator of the SAGA: Skirmishes in the Dark Ages. Mike is well known as the co-developer, along with Alex of the recently released SAGA supplement, Northern Fury.

I interview each of them in turn and discuss various aspects of SAGA and to a lesser extent WAB and The Great War.  As always, we hope you enjoy the show.

You can check out the StudioTomahawk forums here.

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-011-all-things-saga/feed/ 0 1:34:15 In this Special, Extended-Length Episode, I am joined by Alex Buchel and Mike Hobbs.  Alex is the creator of the SAGA: Skirmishes in the Dark Ages. Mike is well known as the co-developer, along with Alex of the recently released SAGA supplement, Nor[...] In this Special, Extended-Length Episode, I am joined by Alex Buchel and Mike Hobbs.  Alex is the creator of the SAGA: Skirmishes in the Dark Ages. Mike is well known as the co-developer, along with Alex of the recently released SAGA supplement, Northern Fury. I interview each of them in turn and discuss various aspects of SAGA and to a lesser extent WAB and The Great War.  As always, we hope you enjoy the show. You can check out the StudioTomahawk forums here. TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no Episode 010 – Summer is over, it’s time to game! http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-010-summer-is-over-its-time-to-game/ http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-010-summer-is-over-its-time-to-game/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:08:58 +0000 admin http://thehistorynetwork.org/?p=2683 In the episode I am joined by my trusty sidekick Mike G.  We discuss two up and coming events, try to get through some gaming system debates and talk about a few of our Summer projects.

We review the soon to be released Flames of War boxed set-Open Fire!  Mike then gets into the driver’s seat and interviews me about the recently free-released rules; Empires at Sea.

As always, we hope you enjoy the show!

]]> http://thehistorynetwork.org/blog/episode-010-summer-is-over-its-time-to-game/feed/ 0 1:02:34 In the episode I am joined by my trusty sidekick Mike G.  We discuss two up and coming events, try to get through some gaming system debates and talk about a few of our Summer projects. We review the soon to be released Flames of War boxed set-Open [...] In the episode I am joined by my trusty sidekick Mike G.  We discuss two up and coming events, try to get through some gaming system debates and talk about a few of our Summer projects. We review the soon to be released Flames of War boxed set-Open Fire!  Mike then gets into the driver’s seat and interviews me about the recently free-released rules; Empires at Sea. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! TheHistoryNetwork.org yes no