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Wittenberg to Westphalia

A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events.

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Episodes

Episode 52: The Economy Part III, Recovery of a Kind

In this episode we wrap up our discussion of the European economy by looking at the recovery of the 800s, and the surprising commodity that underpinned this earliest European economic system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 201952 minSeason 3Ep. 52

Episode 51: The Economy Part 2: European Microeconomy

In this episode we talk about manors and do a little bit of a walking tour of Europe. So basically I am recapping the entire podcast but from an economic perspective. Look they can't all have pirates. Actually this one has pirates. So that's cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 201944 minSeason 3Ep. 51

Episode 49: Topics in Modern Historical Research Methodologies

In this deeply exciting episode you will be titillated and amazed by a story of high drama. Adventure, pathos, good confronting evil, the excitement of a new love. That, or I drone on about how computers have changed historical research for 40 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 201942 minSeason 3Ep. 49

December Announcements

No episode this month probably. But check out the Agora feed for a crossover! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 20185 min

Episode 48: Podiversiary Q&A

After five years, we have finally done it! we are having a Q&A. In retrospect now I am a little nervous about a few of the topics, but hopefully you will all enjoy this. Please don't light me on fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 48

American Scandal From Wondry

Since the founding of the United States, in every generation, in every field of business, politics, sports and society, we’ve watched in shock as corruption, deceit and desire bring down heroes, titans and those we thought we could trust. In the aftermath, we’re left with too many questions, how did this happen? Who is to blame? American Scandal, a new podcast from Wondery, will answer these questions. They tell the stories of America’s biggest scandals, the who, how and why, to discover what ha...

Oct 02, 201817 min

Episode 47: Class System Part 3, The Commoners Part 2: Prima Nocte

In this episode we delve into the things that really affected the daily lives of the rural peasantry of the middle ages, and dispel some of the grimdark myths that surround them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 20181 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 47

Sound Education Announcement!

I am speaking at a thing! Plz Come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 20183 min

American Innovations

A few months ago a new podcast called American Innovations came out it and gave me a different outlook on how the science and technology we use today came to be. Hosted by popular science author Steven Johnson. He’ll tell you the stories behind DNA, the mapping of the human genome...the rise of the personal computer...artificial intelligence...and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 31, 20189 min

Episode 45: A Tale of Two Gregories Part 1, with Steve Guerra

This episode is about Gregory. Not that Gregory, the other one. Well, ok, there were sixteen Gregories. At least, sixteen that were popes. Though I guess there were also two anti-popes. You know what? Stop being a pedant and just listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 20181 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 45

Episode 42b: Tiny Westphalias

This one...guys I have to be honest. It is mostly about refuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 201845 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Episode 42a: Wittenberg to Vampires

This is part 1 of a very special crossover with Raven from The Tiny Vampires Podcast. It should be a ton of fun, and Part B will be in your feed at the same time or shortly thereafter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 201854 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Episode 41: The Actual War Bits

In today's episode we discuss the soldiers of the middle ages, where they came from, how they fought, and where they were going. Spoilers: mostly into crushing debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 20181 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 41

Episode 40: What is War? (Baby Don't hurt Me)

Here it is, the esoteric, theoretical discussion of warfare over one thousand years ago that you never knew you wanted. Edited by Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 201858 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Episode 39: Warfare and the Middle Ages, Part 1

In today's episode, we discuss which came first, the chicken of the knight, or the egg of Feudalism. Also I say some unkind things about military history in the popular press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201740 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Episode 38: Trav's Big Adventure

In today's episode, Travis Dow goes to Wittenberg, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201716 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Episode 37: Marc Bloch

After a long wait and innumerable technical difficulties, here is the October Podiversiarry Show: the life and times of highly influential historian, Marc Bloch. Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 201757 minSeason 3Ep. 37

A humble request

We are buying a house, and that costs money. I would appreciate some help in getting across the line. In addition to the usual methods, my wife sells quality knitwear that maybe you would want to buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 20175 min

Episode 34: The Legacy of Augsburg with Ben n Trav

In this very special episode, Ben n Trav talk about life, girls, the battle of Augsburg, their feelings, and whether or not the middle ages really existed. Features extra content from special guest Der Buddler. Edited as always by the Dank Knight, Andrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 20171 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Tides of History

Check out this sample of a new show! Also, why not take our survey? I need money https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/OX7nLd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 201714 min

Episode 33: Imperator Augustus

They don't call him Otto the Great because of his standing crust pie recipe if you catch my meaning, although it was legendary. There is a reason Adelheid liked him so much. Pro tip fellas, learn to make a good meat pie and you will never be lonely. because even if it doesn't work out, you will have pie. And really, what has a lady done for you lately that was as good as a pie? In my case the answer is "finally got the baby to sleep" but I am sure some of you don't have ladies as awesome as Di i...

Jun 30, 201746 min

Episode 32: Armageddon

In today's episode a bloody civil war comes to an unexpected climax. Fun Easter egg: Shout out if you can spot the name I did incorrectly throughout the entire episode and (hopefully) managed to awkwardly replace in post! Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201739 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Episode 31: Adelheid

In today's episode Berengar II begins his tragic downfall, damsel in distress Adelheid rescues her damn self, and Otto knocks some heads together, because that is what the Otto do. Please see the show notes for an essay I wrote on Liutprand of Cremona that is longer than the episode itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 01, 201743 min
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