In this episode 7 of series 2 - I'll examine the dual election of Friedrich the Fair of Habsburg and Wittelsbach Ludwig of Bavaria. We'll see how an occupation of the Monastery of Einsiedeln by the men of Schwyz drove the Habsburgs under Leopold, Friedrich's younger brother to contemplate an invasion of Schwyz. I'll also take a look at a current fringe idea that modern Switzerland “descends from” or was founded by escaped Knights Templar.

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In this episode 6 of series 2 - I recount the assassination of King Albrecht I by his nephew when crossing the Reuss near Windisch.

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In this episode 5 of series 2 - I recount the story of Wilhelm Tell and the shooting of an apple from the head of his son and then look at how the Swiss hero has been perceived and emulated during subsequent history. What is his status today?

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In this episode 4 of series 2 - I recount the stories of the Oath on the Rütli or Rütlischwur of 1307. Is the event historical? How does it affect subsequent events since it does form a core part of the liberation tradition in Switzerland?

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In this episode 3 of series 2 - The Sacred and Secular in the 13th/14th centuries we'll look at several new influences on religion and thought in the Swiss lands and some new secular trends, some that connect to the sacred and some that do not.

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In this episode 2 of series 2 - Plus ça change, (plus c'est la même chose) we'll look at how things change but largely remain the same in the 1290s and early 1300s. Something is changing in society but it will take a little longer to fully manifest.

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In this episode starting series 2 - The Bundesbrief of 1291. Why was it written? What does it say? What outcomes stem from its creation?

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Apologies for the lack of a new episode. Unfortunately I’m just recovering from a horrendous bout of cold or flu. My voice hasn’t been useful for recoding for two weeks and I’ve fallen behind on content creation, my head feeling as if it were made of wood. The first episode of series 2 will appear early in the New Year and cover the events of 1291.

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Nearly two-thirds of Switzerland's territory belongs to the Alpine region, and the Alps have profoundly shaped the entire history of Switzerland. In this episode we’ll look at the Alpine Lands particularly the Berner Oberland from circa 1200 CE onwards.

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In this episode we’ll examine the reign of German King, Rudolf I, King of the Romans. We'll look at the events of his reign with a focus on those in Swiss territory and we'll also look as his character and how he is now viewed in Swiss history.

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