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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 16 hours 57 minutes
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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 our favorite stories.That...
049: The Speyer Cathedral - Heirlooms 1
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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 Access! (YouTube Link) ☜...
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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 was was to be excommunicated 3 times. The 2nd part of the Salian Dynasty miniseries takes a look at Henry IV and ...
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 the site for all project...
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Introducing Tides of History
History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme, said Mark Twain. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of the modern world: history ebbs and flows over the centuries, driven by great tides of economic, social, political, religious, and...