The Currywurst. Or perhaps “curry-ketchup sausages” are as common in Germany as perhaps hamburgers in the States. It’s a beloved snack, and an after-party savior. Currywurst has an interesting post-war history, and even started from an American GI influence in Berlin (or Hamburg)—yet never made it back to the US. Except when you buy Heinz Curryketschup in a German Delikatessen. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube ...
Oct 25, 2019•22 min
Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help! → GoFundMe Candy Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy GoFundMe short link (to share) gf.me/u/v48wqx Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow Support through merch: podastnikshop.com Podcastnik’s newest project, Past Access:...
Oct 20, 2019•18 min
The stone bridge in Regensburg, built in 1135, has been through a lot. It's the oldest standing bridge in Germany and also spans some 300 meters. It's an heirloom of German history that even has its own lore around it. Swedes destroying one of its guard towers, Nazis blowing up a portion to stop American troops, medieval executions. Enough events and legends that it needed its own episode. Also, Regensburg is amazing. The "podcard"--as the kids are calling it--came from Klaudia Zotzmann-Koch. Au...
May 01, 2019•58 min
Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast. Here's to 6 more years! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Po...
Mar 03, 2019•1 hr 11 min
The first monarch to start off the Staufer dynasty (often Hohenstaufen in English after their castle) is Conrad III. His reign is marked by difficulties and spends time practically to poor to leave Parma, starts his career as an anti-king, goes to Jerusalem as a pilgrim, and later as a crusader. And not even an Emperor is above Malaria. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Jud...
Feb 18, 2019•57 min
Saint Hildegard is one of only four women Doctors of the Church. A 12th century visionary and medical author, Hildegard is making a pretty big comeback in folk medicine (in German speaking countries). There's a lot more to her story, and she gives a rare insight into women's lives in the high medieval period. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Pod...
Jan 17, 2019•45 min
History of Vikings http://thehistoryofvikings.com/ <-- additional interview Noah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPa...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 13 min
From wooden palisades to opulent palaces that competed (specifically) with Versaille -- we talk a millennium of history and go through the daily lives, to the evolution of castles and the relationship with the surrounding land and people over time. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Lothar III and his marsh castle of Supplinburg was a one-emperor German dynasty. An interesting character himself, looking at his lifetime also allows us to summarize the Salien dynasty and foreshadow the (Hohen)Staufers a bit, like Keiser Barbarossa. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | Hist...
May 21, 2018•55 min
That spiky Prussian helmet has become such a symbol of Germans that it is the actual sign for "German" in many sign languages. The story of the Captain of Köpenick embodies that sense of authority well and is one of our favorite stories. That and we celebrate 50 episodes! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook P...
Feb 20, 2018•44 min
The largest romanesque cathedral in christendom was also the imperial crypt for he salian dynasty. The Speyer Dom has had quite the history since it's construction in the 12th century! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastni...
Feb 05, 2018•39 min
The Investiture Controversy and Salian Dynasty come to an end. Henry V had to navigate civil war and politics with Rome. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon...
Jan 15, 2018•51 min
One of the highest points of the investiture controversy was marked with the wearing of a hair shirt on a walk to Canossa by an emperor who was to be excommunicated 3 times. The 2nd part of the Salian Dynasty miniseries takes a look at Henry IV and his role in the papal disputes. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Fa...
Jan 01, 2018•58 min
Heirlooms of the History of Germany is a series around objects from history -- or in this case a building -- that come with a good story. The Heirlooms series is created by Judith Strußenberg. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik P...
Dec 09, 2017•42 min
For the 500 year anniversary of Martin Luther nailing 95 thesis to the church door in Wittenberg, I went to Witteberg to visit der Buddler, of Secret Cabinet fame, who worked as a curator for an amazing exhibit. I recorded all day about the happenings, like medieval markets and reenactments, the exhibit itself, and the hundreds of thousands of visitors to this small town. I recorded parts of the exhibit and my wanderings around Wittenberg on October 31st, 2017 for these Podcasts: History of the ...
Dec 04, 2017•28 min•Ep. 45
Power struggles between Holy Roman Emperors and Popes. Gregorian Reforms, schisms and who can appoint bishops. Many ideas we have of the Middle Ages com from these events in the 12. century. Luckily I got Steven Guerra from the History of the Papacy here to help break it all down. Visit http://atozhistorypage.com for more on the background of the church at this time. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Tw...
Feb 02, 2017•1 hr 11 min
To get the Salian dynasty started and some background for episodes on the High Middle Ages, we look at the Konrad II and his son Henry III of the Salian Frankish dynasty. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Po...
Jan 17, 2017•42 min
Originally a segment of the History Podcasters Network Collage on food. This one is from my hotel trade school days in Munich. Enjoy, a bon appetit! http://historypodcasters.com/2016/07/07/046-history-on-a-plate-a-collage-on-food/ A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page |...
Dec 02, 2016•6 min
Søren Krarup from the History of Denmark podcast stops by to clear up the Danevirke: this huge Danish defensive fortification that is now in Germany. I've mentioned it several times in passing with Harald Bluetooth and Otto II, so better just have a whole episode around it. https://thehistoryofdenmark.wordpress.com/ A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast...
Nov 20, 2016•38 min
An overview of the slavic peoples living within the German borders and their history. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★ Hosted on Acas...
Nov 07, 2016•44 min
The end of the Saxon miniseries and the Liudolfinger. What the Saxons were up to and life in the monasteries. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastn...
Sep 24, 2016•38 min
We continue our journey with the Liudolfinger dynasty with a few more Ottos, the very beginning of Austria, a Byzantine Empress, and a near escape! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ...
Sep 13, 2016•47 min
The son of Henry the Fowler takes a big step towards the Holy Roman Empire. Otto also still has to deal with Hungarians. And decides he really likes Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2016•49 min
The first German king? At least the first Saxon one. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Jun 10, 2016•28 min
An introduction of the Saxons, their lives and beliefs. And their history up to the Saxon kings of Germany. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik...
May 24, 2016•35 min
We wrap up Charlemagne's post-mortem career and talk about his Legacy, Aachen, and bridge the gap to the Saxons. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podca...
Apr 30, 2016•22 min
Part 2 on Charlemagne with Dan and Glen from the Lesser Bonapartes Podcast, who also did a 6 part series on the Franks! http://thelesserbonapartes.libsyn.com/ A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Aud...
Apr 23, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Charlemagne is a pivotal figure in medieval Europe. This episode gives a look at his court and government--in between battles. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | P...
Apr 16, 2016•1 hr 11 min
A quick run-through of the Merovingians until we get to the Carolinian Dynasty and up to Charles the Great. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik...
Apr 11, 2016•49 min
A summary of everything we've mentioned about the Franks so far, and an introduction up to the Merovingians. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access ! ( YouTube Link ) ☜ Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic ! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastni...
Apr 05, 2016•42 min
