History of Germany Podcast

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History of Germany Podcast

History of Germany Podcast

Creator: Travis J. Dow

A podcast on the history of Germans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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60 episodes
057: The Currywurst

057: The Currywurst

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-p...

2019-10-25 00:49:23 21:52
Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

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...

2019-10-19 23:32:33 17:47
056: The Stone Bridge of Regensburg

056: The Stone Bridge of Regensburg

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...

2019-04-30 12:55:30 58:17
Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

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 yea...

2019-03-03 03:09:50 1:10:50
055: Staufer (Hohenstaufen) I: Conrad III and the 2nd Crusade

055: Staufer (Hohenstaufen) I: Conrad III and the 2nd Crusade

The first monarch to start off the Staufer dynasty (often Hohenstaufen in English after their castle) is Conrad III. His reign is marked by difficulti...

2019-02-18 08:44:58 57:24
054: Medieval Medicine and Science: Hildegard of Bingen

054: Medieval Medicine and Science: Hildegard of Bingen

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 comebac...

2019-01-16 13:13:21 44:45
053: Noah Tetzner on the History of Vikings

053: Noah Tetzner on the History of Vikings

History of Vikings http://thehistoryofvikings.com/ <-- additional interview
Noah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking
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2018-07-25 12:12:22 1:13:04
052: Castle Life through the Ages

052: Castle Life through the Ages

From wooden palisades to opulent palaces that competed (specifically) with Versaille -- we talk a millennium of history and go through the daily lives...

2018-06-28 06:06:54 1:36:56
051: From Swamp Castle to Emperor: Lothar III of Supplinburg

051: From Swamp Castle to Emperor: Lothar III of Supplinburg

Lothar III and his marsh castle of Supplinburg was a one-emperor German dynasty. An interesting character himself, looking at his lifetime also allows...

2018-05-21 03:00:00 55:11
050: Prussian Authority:  the Pickelhaube of the Captain of Köpenick - Heirlooms 2

050: Prussian Authority: the Pickelhaube of the Captain of Köpenick - Heirlooms 2

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 Captai...

2018-02-19 18:00:00 44:05
049: The Speyer Cathedral - Heirlooms 1

049: The Speyer Cathedral - Heirlooms 1

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...

2018-02-04 18:00:00 38:30
048: Salians III: Henry V and the Concordat of Worms

048: Salians III: Henry V and the Concordat of Worms

The Investiture Controversy and Salian Dynasty come to an end. Henry V had to navigate civil war and politics with Rome.
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2018-01-14 18:00:00 51:29
047: Salians II: Henry IV and the Walk to Canossa

047: Salians II: Henry IV and the Walk to Canossa

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...

2017-12-31 18:00:00 58:19
046: The Siegestor in Munich - Heirlooms Episode Zero

046: The Siegestor in Munich - Heirlooms Episode Zero

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 Heirloom...

2017-12-08 18:00:00 42:09
045: 500 Years - 95 Thesis and Martin Luther in Wittenberg

045: 500 Years - 95 Thesis and Martin Luther in Wittenberg

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...

2017-12-03 18:00:00 28:14
044: Investiture Controversy with the History of the Papacy

044: Investiture Controversy with the History of the Papacy

Power struggles between Holy Roman Emperors and Popes. Gregorian Reforms, schisms and who can appoint bishops. Many ideas we have of the Middle Ages c...

2017-02-01 13:48:08 1:11:08
043: Salians I: Height of Power: Konrad II and Henry III

043: Salians I: Height of Power: Konrad II and Henry III

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 Sali...

2017-01-16 15:00:54 42:16
042: The Classic 13 Course Meal

042: The Classic 13 Course Meal

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! h...

2016-12-01 14:13:44 5:59
041: The Danevirke with Søren Krarup

041: The Danevirke with Søren Krarup

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....

2016-11-20 00:27:51 38:28
040: Wends, Sorbs, and Other Slavs

040: Wends, Sorbs, and Other Slavs

An overview of the slavic peoples living within the German borders and their history.
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2016-11-07 04:01:29 43:31
039: Saxons V: Saint Henry and his Holy Empire

039: Saxons V: Saint Henry and his Holy Empire

The end of the Saxon miniseries and the Liudolfinger. What the Saxons were up to and life in the monasteries.
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2016-09-23 23:47:41 37:34
038: Saxons IV: Return of the Ottos (Otto II and Otto III)

038: Saxons IV: Return of the Ottos (Otto II and Otto III)

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!

2016-09-12 14:02:11 46:54
037: Saxons III: Otto the Great and the Holy Roman Empire

037: Saxons III: Otto the Great and the Holy Roman Empire

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 I...

2016-06-25 15:37:35 49:09
036: Saxons II: Henry the Fowler

036: Saxons II: Henry the Fowler

The first German king? At least the first Saxon one.
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2016-06-09 12:20:39 28:08
035: Saxons I: Saxnot and the Irminsul

035: Saxons I: Saxnot and the Irminsul

An introduction of the Saxons, their lives and beliefs. And their history up to the Saxon kings of Germany.
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2016-05-23 16:29:30 35:26
034: Franks V: The Legacy

034: Franks V: The Legacy

We wrap up Charlemagne's post-mortem career and talk about his Legacy, Aachen, and bridge the gap to the Saxons.
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2016-04-29 13:33:48 22:27
033: Franks IV: Lesser Bonapartes Podcast on Charlemagne

033: Franks IV: Lesser Bonapartes Podcast on Charlemagne

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.lib...

2016-04-23 04:57:25 1:02:24
032: Franks III: Charles the Great

032: Franks III: Charles the Great

Charlemagne is a pivotal figure in medieval Europe. This episode gives a look at his court and government--in between battles.
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2016-04-16 08:58:36 1:10:54
031: Franks II: Clovis to Charles

031: Franks II: Clovis to Charles

A quick run-through of the Merovingians until we get to the Carolinian Dynasty and up to Charles the Great.
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2016-04-10 18:00:00 48:34
030: Franks I: Merovingians

030: Franks I: Merovingians

A summary of everything we've mentioned about the Franks so far, and an introduction up to the Merovingians.
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2016-04-04 15:52:05 41:57
029: Allemand, Teutonic, German, Dutch, Why?

029: Allemand, Teutonic, German, Dutch, Why?

A little clarity on the etymology of the all the things referring to Germans and their language.
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2016-03-10 05:05:33 25:33
028: Life in the GDR

028: Life in the GDR

A special episode for the German class of Frau Enright at ASU. One episode can barely scratch the surface of what it was like to live in East Germany,...

2016-02-25 02:57:32 57:18
027: Lombards and the Iron Crown

027: Lombards and the Iron Crown

Setting the Lombards up for the Franks to conquer.
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2016-02-16 14:39:56 59:16
026: Frisian Freedom

026: Frisian Freedom

While the rest of the Frankish Empire was building castles and tried to make it to knighthood--not so with the Frisians. They would have none of it an...

2016-01-27 09:51:27 1:11:00
025: Germans and Romans IX: End of Rome... and of East Germanic Tribes

025: Germans and Romans IX: End of Rome... and of East Germanic Tribes

In this epic episode I try to end this miniseries on Germans and Romans. Which covering the Goths, Vandals, Burgundias, and sackings of Rome. This epi...

2016-01-04 15:59:40 1:20:40
024: Germans and Romans VIII: German Hostile Aquisition with Jamie Redfern

024: Germans and Romans VIII: German Hostile Aquisition with Jamie Redfern

A look at Rome's defense over time with special guest co-host, Jamie Redfern. Jamie wrote his MA thesis on Roman tactics in exactly the time period we...

2015-12-01 17:50:22 41:14
023: Germans and Romans VII: Germans in the Roman Empire

023: Germans and Romans VII: Germans in the Roman Empire

Germanic peoples were influenced by Rome for centuries. A brief look at German romanization before the Great Migration Period.
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2015-10-11 12:43:51 26:32
022: Germans and Romans VI: Gothic and German Christianity with Steven Guerra

022: Germans and Romans VI: Gothic and German Christianity with Steven Guerra

Steven Guerra from the History of the Papacy podcast joins me for a look at the conversion of the Germanic peoples to Christianity. We give Wulfilas a...

2015-09-18 14:01:01 57:02
021: Inside the Secret Cabinet with der Buddler

021: Inside the Secret Cabinet with der Buddler

What’s it like being a history podcaster in Germany? Today we take a break from alchemy and celebrate the launch of the Secret Cabinet Podcast in Engl...

2015-09-08 12:49:35 40:59
020: Germans and Romans V: German Paganism

020: Germans and Romans V: German Paganism

How Germans before Christianity lived, used runes, worshiped.
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2015-08-23 10:31:06 37:49
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