The History of Cologne
The podcast about the history of the 2,000 years old city of Cologne in Germany
#55 Rupert of Deutz and the Fire of 1128
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#55 Rupert of Deutz and the Fire of 1128
In 1128, a devastating fire broke out in the town of Deutz, which lies on the other side of the Rhine from Cologne, reducing the town to rubble. But what was the reason for this devastating fire...
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#54 Who owns the city? (in the 12th century)
In this episode, we delve into 12th century Cologne and take a look at the various institutions that administered and governed the city during this time. We start with the offices and institutio...
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#53 When the church bells in Cologne were silenced: The Interdict of 1119
In 1119, the Archbishop of Cologne, Frederick I of Schwarzenburg, imposed an interdict on the city of Cologne and its inhabitants. This ecclesiastical punishment was intended to punish the citiz...
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#52 The History of Cologne Carnival - 200th Anniversary
Experience a time travel through 200 years of Cologne Carnival! From its beginnings to the present day, we will explore the history of Cologne's famous cheerfulness, celebrate its traditions and...
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#51 Exploring 12th Century Cologne: A Virtual Walk through Time
Step back in time and join us on a journey through the bustling streets of medieval Cologne. In this episode of our podcast, we transport you to the year 1100 AD, where you'll experience the sig...
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#50 "Don’t mess with us!" City Expansion and Siege of Cologne in 1106
The year 1106 is an important milestone in the history of Cologne. The people of Cologne skilfully exploit the dynastic conflict of the empire between father and son, thus circumventing the will...
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#49 Between Toleration and Persecution: Jewish Life around 1100 AD: The Pogrom of 1096 and the First Crusade
We will talk this episode about a small but significant minority in medieval Cologne of the late 11th/ early 12th century. The Jewish community of Cologne.
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#48 Germany in the 2nd half of the 11th century - Interview /w Dirk Hoffmann-Becking from History of the Germans Podcast
This episode I would like to take a more general look at this turbulent time, the second half of the 11th century. Which developments shaped this time, medieval Germany and to what extent they a...
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#47 Anno‘s Revenge - The Archbishop strikes back 1074 AD
The Archbishop of Cologne Anno II (1056-1075) was chased out of the city by an angry mob after incurring the wrath of the merchant class. In neighboring Neuss, the prince of the church and the e...
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#46 Enough is enough! - The Revolt of 1074 AD against Archbishop Anno II in Cologne
In 1074, the people of Cologne rose up in revolt against the city's ruler and archbishop, Anno II. What happened in these April days in the city has written city history that you should not miss...