The History of Cologne

The History of Cologne

The podcast about the history of the 2,000 years old city of Cologne in Germany

#28 Plectrude - The Rise of the Carolingians in Cologne

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This time it is about the rise of the Carolingians as the new coming power in the Frankish Empire. From the 7th century onwards, their rise is increasingly straight upwards. A lady named Plectrude, who is a member of the Carolingians and resides in Cologne, is the most powerful woman in the Frankish Empire and its secret ruler from 714-717. On the basis of her biography, we want to show her importance for the city but also for the development of the Frankish Empire. She has gone down in the history books as the founder of the church in Cologne and as the stepmother who had her stepson Charles Martel thrown into prison. Find out here why she ultimately lost out to her stepson.

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The History of Cologne is a podcast that tells the story of Cologne, Germany. It’s a city with 2,000 years worth of history and it has so much to tell! Listen to the city growing. Dive into the early history of the city being founded by the Romans. How did it become a bustling medieval city? How did Cologne perform during Napoleon and the Industrial Revolution? And how about the Nazi time? Triweekly schedule, going chronological from the Roman roots up until today.
Where is this podcast now in the chronology: 1198

by Willem Fromm

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