Special Episode Cologne Cathedral
Join in for a quick background on the Cologne Cathedral and a project that was 600 years in the making!
Mar 02, 2024•9 min
Podcast on Germany
Germany has been a major player in the last 100 years for the world and is well known for its role in World War 2 and creating the world we know today. But how much do you know about the Germany before? Or about the Germany after? Did you know that the German tribes conquered most of Roman Europe and Africa? What about Prussia, the nation to unite Germany, was formerly abolished in 1947? This podcast will cover aspects of culture, politics, military, gender, and day to day life from when we first have findings for the archeological records all the way to modern day.FIRST PODCAST WILL BE OCTOBER 2ND!
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Episodes
Episode 91: We are back
We are back! So is Henry IV much to the anger of the Pope, the rebels, and basically all of Northern Italy. Join in as we see how Emperor Henry IV continually makes more and more enemies!
Mar 02, 2024•29 min
King Henry's Letter to Pope Gregory VII
I read out the letter that gave us the title of Episode 90 and Henry's accusations against Pope Gregory VII.
Sep 26, 2023•5 min
Episode 90: Descend to be damned throughout the ages
It is the cage match of the century! Who will win? Pope Gregory VII vs King Henry IV. Join us as we figure out just how this multi-excommunicated king finally becomes the Holy Roman Emperor.
Sep 26, 2023•47 min
Episode 89: I'm just a teenage Emperor baby
Join in as we finally let good old teen Henry IV rule in his own right. Well sort of in his own right. After all his mom and the archbishop that held him hostage still are around and would really like to stay in control. Please note: there was an issue with the music and I was forced to leave it off.
Jul 25, 2023•47 min
Episode 88: The Problem with Regents
You know what is worst than a monarchy? A Regency! Join today as we look at the regency for Emperor Henry IV. By the end of it all the 15 old kid will be able to thank his mother for not only putting an arch nemesis on the throne of another country but allowing another to become his regent.
May 30, 2023•38 min
Episode 87: Henry III the height of the Empire
Join us today as we look at Henry III as he brings the Holy Roman Empire to its height in the mid 1000s. When your dad sets everything up for you it makes life that much easier it seems. But don't worry we have our own problems to deal with. From a classic tell of revenge for slights of the past to 3 popes living next to each other there is something for everyone.
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Episode 83: Conrad II returning it to the family
Welcome to this month's episode as we deal with Conrad II a man who can be described as ambitious and stubborn in all things. Coming from the wrong branch of the family tree? It won't stop him. People complaining about his wife being his cousin? Good luck telling him to get divorce.
Mar 03, 2023•59 min
Episode 82: Henry the saint?
Join in as we look at the life of Henry II now Emperor of the Holy Roman empire. But don't think we get to spend too much time in Germany not when we have a war in Poland and the Byzantines to deal with. Also who doesn't like meddling in the church and causing some much needed reforms?
Feb 07, 2023•43 min
Episode 81: Henry's road to Emperorship
Today we look at Henry of Bavaria who decides the rules aren't for him when it comes to being elected emperor. Get crowned in Aachen? nah. Get selected by the electors to become king? Nah. Run a fair election and dont murder your opponents?.....Nah.
Dec 17, 2022•34 min
Episode 80: Otto III the Roman LARPer
When you got only a few years to live but all the power what are you going to do? Well this Otto decides to remake the Roman Empire.
Dec 01, 2022•39 min
Special Interview with Dr. Beorn
Welcome to a special episode with Dr. Beorn where we discuss his research into the Holocaust on the eastern front specifically looking at the Janowska camp in Lviv.
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Halloween Special: Werewolves
As a surprise final episode for the Month of Germany please enjoy a brief look into the werewolf folklore of Germany. Make sure to lock up your sheep, get some silver, and memorize your neighbor's names as you never know which one will be a wolf.
Oct 31, 2022•26 min
Month of Germany interview with Dr. Rahal
Join us for our last interview of the month of Germany! It is a topic well suited for Halloween it seems. Today we are joined by Dr. Nisrine Rahal who discusses a service so dangerous, so scary, that the Prussian Government banned it and forced most of the supporters to flee the country. That's right, we are discussing KINDERGARTENS *clutches pearls.*
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Month of Germany interview with Dr. Perinovic
Join us today as we continue our string of interviews for the Month of Germany. Today we discuss the Lockheed Starfighter which not only became the first plane West Germany ever produced but represented, in all its success and failure, West Germany's arrival as a player in the cold war.
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Month of Germany interview with Mike Cote
Please join us for our 100th anniversary episode with Mike Cote! Explore the diplomatic complexities of Pre World War I Europe and find out why Britain and Germany were on the way to war with one another in 1914.
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Special 4th anniversary episode
Hello! Join in as we begin the month of Germany with a look at Charles William Ferdinand the unsung hero of the French Revolution. Why is he unsung? Well because he is the one that made the fateful decision to retreat at the battle of Valmy, accidentally saving the Revolution. Find out about the legendary general who made 2 really important decisions in his life that changed the course of history.
Oct 04, 2022•39 min
Episode 79: Henry the Quarrelsome and the Regency
Join in as we discuss the musical chairs of Otto III's regent as they wait for the 2 year to be old enough to actually rule. But when you got a mother vs her loathed mother in law vs a guy who tried to overthrow the last Emperor a few times trying to take over it isn't going to be a boring transition.
Sep 27, 2022•33 min
Episode 78: Otto Jr
Are you ready to see a realm at peace? Are you ready to see a leader who doesnt have a dad complex? Are you ready to not have to deal with Rome? Well this is not the episode for you.
Sep 13, 2022•57 min
Episode 77: The Holy Roman Empire again the second time no we mean it this time…really
Otto has finally secured Germany it seems but now Italy is calling to him. But taking Italy is one thing. Holding Italy and the crowns that come with it is another.
Jul 26, 2022•43 min
Episode 76: The Ottonian Empire
Otto the great is not going to have such a great start. Join in as we see him deal with threats on the border, disruptive nobles, and treacherous relatives.
Jun 28, 2022•45 min
Episode 75: The Saxons rule the roost
In today's episode we are officially done with the Carolingian rule in Germany. Now is the time of the Saxons. Problem is what do you do when everyone wonders why they should even bother paying respects to the guy who is not related to the old boss?
May 31, 2022•39 min
Interview with Dr Blackler
Join us today as we discuss Dr. Blackler's new book An Imperial Homeland: Forging German Identity in Southwest Africa. Dr. Blackler provides us with a wonderful overview of Germany's often over look southwest colony and how it's dark history there helped shaped Germany's future.
May 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Episode 73: Arnulf and the fall of an empire
What happens when you put a control freak, a child, and a guy no one had heard of on the throne of the Empire one after the other? Pure chaos.
Apr 26, 2022•35 min
Episode 74: Life in the Carolingian Empire
In this episode we look at life among the villages of the Carolingian Empire. Join in as we see them deal with new challenges such as land ownership, growing cities, and the church!
Mar 29, 2022•41 min
Interview with Real Time History about Glory and Defeat: The Franco Prussian War
Join in as we talk to Jesse Alexander and Cathérine Pfauth who work on the absolutely fantastic project called Glory and Defeat. This project provides a needed indepth study of the Franco Prussian war including a week by week study of the war. You can find their channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1eDEd1AYG3YrRIJSZzMOQ
Oct 19, 2021•53 min
Interview with Dr. Alexandria Rubble: The race for Women's rights East vs West
In our first interview for the 3 year anniversary of the Podcast we are join by Dr. Rubble who takes us through the roller coaster that was women's rights in Germany during the 20th century with an eye opening discussion of family law and the competition that suddenly arises over it during the creation of East and West Germany.
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Episode 72: What a difference a week makes
Join in as we see the last unification of the Empire under Charles the fat. A man who when push came to shove gave up every time.
Oct 06, 2021•42 min
Episode 71: When fate has it out for you
Louis the German is dead but a golden age for the Carolingians seems right around the corner as Carloman and his brother Louis III both look like amazing leaders to reunite the empire. Just as long Charles the Fat doesn't get the crown things look like it will be grand!
Sep 07, 2021•31 min
Episode 70: Call me Louis
In today's episode we deal with King Louis's family issues which range from his conniving brother, his ambitious daughter in law, and his cousins who have risen to power with the death of Emperor Lothair.
Aug 24, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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