History of Germany Podcast

History of Germany Podcast episodes:

• 10.25.2019

  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-party savior. Currywurst has an interesting post-war history, and even started from an American GI influence in...

  
• 10.20.2019

  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. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on...

  
• 05.01.2019

  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 an heirloom of German history that even has its own lore around it....

  
• 03.03.2019

  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 year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall...

  
• 02.18.2019

  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 difficulties and spends time practically to poor to leave Parma, starts his career as an anti-king,...

  
• 01.17.2019

  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 comeback in folk medicine (in German speaking countries). There's a lot more to her story,...

  
• 07.26.2018

  053: Noah Tetzner on the History of Vikings

  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...

  
• 06.28.2018

  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, to the evolution of castles and the relationship with the surrounding land and people over time. A...

  
• 05.21.2018

  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 us to summarize the Salien dynasty and foreshadow the (Hohen)Staufers a bit, like Keiser Barbarossa. A show by...

  
• 02.20.2018

  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 Captain of Köpenick embodies that sense of authority well and is one of...

  
• 02.05.2018

  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 construction in the 12th century! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects...

  
• 01.15.2018

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past...

  
• 01.01.2018

  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 excommunicated 3 times. The 2nd part of the Salian Dynasty miniseries...

  
• 12.09.2017

  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 Heirlooms series is created by Judith Strußenberg. A show by podcastnik.com — visit...

  
• 12.04.2017

  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 Cabinet fame, who worked as a curator for an amazing exhibit. I recorded...

  
• 02.02.2017

  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 com from these events in the 12. century. Luckily I got Steven Guerra from the History...

  
• 01.17.2017

  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 Salian Frankish dynasty. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for...

  
• 12.02.2016

  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! 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. ☞...

  
• 11.20.2016

  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. I've mentioned it several times in passing with Harald Bluetooth and Otto II, so better...

  
• 11.07.2016

  040: Wends, Sorbs, and Other Slavs

  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...

  
• 09.24.2016

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access!...

  
• 09.13.2016

  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! A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out...

  
• 06.26.2016

  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 Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 06.10.2016

  036: Saxons II: Henry the Fowler

  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 |...

  
• 05.24.2016

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)...

  
• 04.30.2016

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube...

  
• 04.23.2016

  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.libsyn.com/ A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our...

  
• 04.16.2016

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access!...

  
• 04.11.2016

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube...

  
• 04.05.2016

  030: Franks I: Merovingians

  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)...

  
• 03.10.2016

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

  A little clarity on the etymology of the all the things referring to Germans and their language. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜ ...

  
• 02.25.2016

  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, but I try. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for...

  
• 02.17.2016

  027: Lombards and the Iron Crown

  Setting the Lombards up for the Franks to conquer. 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...

  
• 01.27.2016

  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 and instead chose Democracy. In the 9th century! A show by podcastnik.com — visit...

  
• 01.05.2016

  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 episode now brings us right into the Early Middle Ages. A show by podcastnik.com — visit...

  
• 12.02.2015

  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're looking at. Besides that he's the host of several history podcasts on Alexander,...

  
• 10.12.2015

  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. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube...

  
• 09.19.2015

  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 as an example, and will come back to this topic later. Christianity was a...

  
• 09.09.2015

  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 English, and since I also do a podcast in German, we compare notes on...

  
• 08.23.2015

  020: Germans and Romans V: German Paganism

  How Germans before Christianity lived, used runes, worshiped. 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 |...

  
• 08.06.2015

  019: Germans and Romans IV: Teutoburg Forest

  The greatest Roman defeat of all time. And it was brought on by the Germans. 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...

  
• 07.02.2015

  018: Germans and Romans III: Caesars Bridges

  The first two bridges over the Rhine were built by Caesar. The Rhine river was fast becoming a real border for the Roman Empire. This is how that border that still exists today began. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the...

  
• 06.14.2015

  Laszlo from the China History Podcast chats over Tea

  Laszlo from the China History Podcast is temporarily in the Bay Area and swung by for tea. We had a chat about history and podcasts. The questions came from the HISTORY PODCASTS Facebook group. And Laszlo's excellent podcast is at...

  
• 05.20.2015

  017: Germans and Romans II: Ariovistus and the Suebi vs. Caesar

  Ariovistus crosses the Rhine with the Suebi. Caesar didn't think much of that. 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...

  
• 04.11.2015

  016: Germans and Romans I: Cimbrian Wars

  First episode on the Germans and Romans. The first contact between them did not end well for the Romans... but it ended even worse for the Cimbri. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out...

  
• 03.09.2015

  015: German Beer Purity Law

  For your beer to be what it is you have a lot to thank for the 600 year old Deutsches Bierreinheitsgebot. A.k.a the German Beer Purity Law. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check...

  
• 02.10.2015

  014: History of Antisemitism in Germany

  How the persecution of Jews has changed over history in 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...

  
• 01.14.2015

  013: Martin Luther and His 95 Thesis

  This is from an interview with Der Buddler from the German archeological podcast Angegraben... except translated into English. October 31st Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. Or did he? A show by podcastnik.com —...

  
• 12.06.2014

  012: Celts IV: Celts and Romans

  Fourth and last episode on my miniseries of the Celts: La Tene meet Romans: The end of the continental Celts. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. ☞ Check out our new show, Past Access!...

  
• 10.26.2014

  011: Halloween Special

  Stories from my ghost tour days. 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 |...