057: The Currywurst
057: The Currywurst
The Currywurst. Or perhaps “curry-ketchup sausages” are as common in Germany as perhaps hamburgers in the States. It’s a... Read more
25 Oct 2019
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21mins
Travis Makes Candy (help!)
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... Read more
20 Oct 2019
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17mins
056: The Stone Bridge of Regensburg
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 al... Read more
1 May 2019
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58mins
Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!
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 ... Read more
3 Mar 2019
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1hr 10mins
055: Staufer (Hohenstaufen) I: Conrad III and the 2nd Crusade
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... Read more
18 Feb 2019
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57mins
054: Medieval Medicine and Science: Hildegard of Bingen
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 ... Read more
17 Jan 2019
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44mins
053: Noah Tetzner on the History of Vikings
053: Noah Tetzner on the History of Vikings
History of Vikings http://thehistoryofvikings.com/ <-- additional interviewNoah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Histo... Read more
26 Jul 2018
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1hr 13mins
052: Castle Life through the Ages
052: Castle Life through the Ages
From wooden palisades to opulent palaces that competed (specifically) with Versaille -- we talk a millennium of history ... Read more
28 Jun 2018
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1hr 36mins
051: From Swamp Castle to Emperor: Lothar III of Supplinburg
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, looki... Read more
21 May 2018
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55mins
050: Prussian Authority: the Pickelhaube of the Captain of Köpenick - Heirlooms 2
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 lang... Read more
20 Feb 2018
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44mins