This episode discusses the spring campaign of the First Silesian War and Frederick's dramatic role in its first major battle. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Blog for a more detailed account: http://obscurebattles.blogspot.com/2013/02/mollwitz-1741.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
May 31, 2022•22 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, King Frederick II in Prussia invades the Austrian province of Silesia and Europe must now react to his brash action. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Extra History South Sea Bubble playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyKYa0YJ_5CwbTgovbJJhy1LyAaDqStr Hosted on Acast...
May 25, 2022•20 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, King Frederick Wilhelm I dies and Frederick finally becomes king. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2022•19 min•Ep. 21
This episode discusses Frederick the Great's first book he wrote on his political philosophy. This book helps explains why he did what he did on the throne Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 20
This is a mini-biography of one of the most important figures of Early Modern European history. He inspired Frederick the Great to be a great general. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcastAnthology of Heroes episode: https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/2021/01/13/austria/ Feedspot's Top 100 European...
May 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 19
This is not about the history of Frederick the Great's life and times but a call to action to help the Ukrainians during this deadly time. I will donate half of the ad revenue I receive from this podcast, not just this episode. You can donate using the following links. Doctors without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/donate?_ga=2.118688649.1627916272.1645807019-1057005949.1645807019 International Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/donate UNICEF USA: https://www.unicefusa....
Feb 25, 2022•4 min•Ep. 18
This episode is about what happened after Katte was executed, Frederick the Great's wife, his sexuality, and his residence at Rheinsburg. This evidence is based upon research that scholars have done, however all mistakes are my own. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Queer as Fact podcast episode:...
Feb 15, 2022•19 min•Ep. 17
This episode discusses the religious transformation leading up to Frederick the Great's succession. The episode begins where our podcast first began in 1509 and ends in 1740. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 16
This is not about the history of Frederick the Great, but it dives into what the past, present, and future of the podcast looks like. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 30, 2021•5 min•Ep. 15
This episode discusses the Pragmatic Sanction, the drama of the Habsburg royal family during the early 1700s, and is a prelude to the events of 1740. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 10, 2021•17 min•Ep. 14
When Frederick the Great was 10 years old, it was believed that King Frederick Wilhelm would die. So Frederick Wilhelm wrote a political testament as instructions to his son when he would rule. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast This will be my last episode for a few months due to me being back in...
Aug 24, 2021•16 min•Ep. 13
This episode is a really sad one so hold onto your hats. It's about the escape attempt of Crown Prince Frederick and the Double Marriage. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 12
This episode is about Frederick the Great's upbringing and its consequences. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 11
Link to The History of Russia's podcast: https://historyofrussia.podbean.com/?source=pb Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 10
This episode is about the rise of Frederick Wilhelm's army Check out the Thirty years war podcast: https://threedecadesoftragedy.com/ Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 9
We talk about the explosion of the Swedish Empire, the rise of Russia, and more on today's podcast. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2021•20 min•Ep. 8
Listen to Euripides Eumenides: https://tridenttheatre.com/euripides-eumenides/ Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 7
Today's subject is the creation of the Kingdom in Prussia. The Red Eagle of Brandenburg has now been replaced by the Black Eagle of Prussia. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 17, 2021•20 min•Ep. 6
Today we talk about Louis XIV's rise to be the continental superpower in Europe and how this would eventually affect Frederick the Great. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2021•21 min•Ep. 5
Today's topic is about the second half of Frederick Wilhelm's reign as well as the famed battle of Fehrbellin. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2021•20 min•Ep. 4
We discuss the early reign of Frederick Wilhelm, also known as the Great Elector. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast The link to Eastory's video: https://youtu.be/buu6r09B9h4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 3
Today I talk about Brandenburg, The Thirty Years War, and the Elector Georg Wilhelm. Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2021•20 min•Ep. 2
Today I discuss why I'm doing this, greatness, and stuff about the HRE Email for questions: [email protected] For Ad-Free episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2021•20 min•Ep. 1
