Join in as we finally let good old teen Henry IV rule in his own right.  Well sort of in his own right.  After all his mom and the archbishop that held him hostage still are around and would really like to stay in control.Please note: there was an issue with the music and I was forced to leave it off.

Join in as we finally let good old teen Henry IV rule in his own right.  Well sort of in his own right.  After all his mom and the archbishop that held him hostage still are around and would really like to stay in control. Please note: there was an issue with the music and I was forced to leave it off.

Episode 89: I'm just a teenage Emperor baby

You know what is worst than a monarchy?  A Regency!  Join today as we look at the regency for Emperor Henry IV.  By the end of it all the 15 old kid will be able to thank his mother for not only putting an arch nemesis on the throne of another country but allowing another to become his regent.

You know what is worst than a monarchy?  A Regency!  Join today as we look at the regency for Emperor Henry IV.  By the end of it all the 15 old kid will be able to thank his mother for not only putting an arch nemesis on the throne of another country but allowing another to become his regent.

Episode 88: The Problem with Regents

Henry III

Join us today as we look at Henry III as he brings the Holy Roman Empire to its height in the mid 1000s. When your dad sets everything up for you it makes life that much easier it seems.  But don't worry we have our own problems to deal with.  From a classic tell of revenge for slights of the past  to 3 popes living next to each other there is something for everyone.

Join us today as we look at Henry III as he brings the Holy Roman Empire to its height in the mid 1000s. When your dad sets everything up for you it makes life that much easier it seems.  But don't worry we have our own problems to deal with.  From a classic tell of revenge for slights of the past  to 3 popes living next to each other there is something for everyone.

Episode 87:  Henry III the height of the Empire

Welcome to this month's episode as we deal with Conrad II a man who can be described as ambitious and stubborn in all things.  Coming from the wrong branch of the family tree? It won't stop him.  People complaining about his wife being his cousin? Good luck telling him to get divorce.

Welcome to this month's episode as we deal with Conrad II a man who can be described as ambitious and stubborn in all things.  Coming from the wrong branch of the family tree? It won't stop him.  People complaining about his wife being his cousin? Good luck telling him to get divorce.

Episode 83: Conrad II returning it to the family

Join in as we look at the life of Henry II now Emperor of the Holy Roman empire.  But don't think we get to spend too much time in Germany not when we have a war in Poland and the Byzantines to deal with.  Also who doesn't like meddling in the church and causing some much needed reforms?

Join in as we look at the life of Henry II now Emperor of the Holy Roman empire.  But don't think we get to spend too much time in Germany not when we have a war in Poland and the Byzantines to deal with.  Also who doesn't like meddling in the church and causing some much needed reforms?

Episode 82: Henry the saint?

Today we look at Henry of Bavaria who decides the rules aren't for him when it comes to being elected emperor.  Get crowned in Aachen? nah.  Get selected by the electors to become king? Nah.  Run a fair election and dont murder your opponents?.....Nah.

Today we look at Henry of Bavaria who decides the rules aren't for him when it comes to being elected emperor.  Get crowned in Aachen? nah.  Get selected by the electors to become king? Nah.  Run a fair election and dont murder your opponents?.....Nah.

Episode 81: Henry's road to Emperorship

Otto III

When you got only a few years to live but all the power what are you going to do?  Well this Otto decides to remake the Roman Empire.

When you got only a few years to live but all the power what are you going to do?  Well this Otto decides to remake the Roman Empire.

Episode 80: Otto III the Roman LARPer

Welcome to a special episode with Dr. Beorn where we discuss his research into the Holocaust on the eastern front specifically looking at the Janowska camp in Lviv. 

Welcome to a special episode with Dr. Beorn where we discuss his research into the Holocaust on the eastern front specifically looking at the Janowska camp in Lviv.

Special Interview with Dr. Beorn

As a surprise final episode for the Month of Germany please enjoy a brief look into the werewolf folklore of Germany.  Make sure to lock up your sheep, get some silver, and memorize your neighbor's names as you never know which one will be a wolf.

As a surprise final episode for the Month of Germany please enjoy a brief look into the werewolf folklore of Germany.  Make sure to lock up your sheep, get some silver, and memorize your neighbor's names as you never know which one will be a wolf.

Halloween Special: Werewolves

Join us for our last interview of the month of Germany!  It is a topic well suited for Halloween it seems. Today we are joined by Dr. Nisrine Rahal who discusses a service so dangerous, so scary, that the Prussian Government banned it and forced most of the supporters to flee the country.  That's right, we are discussing KINDERGARTENS *clutches pearls.*

Join us for our last interview of the month of Germany!  It is a topic well suited for Halloween it seems. Today we are joined by Dr. Nisrine Rahal who discusses a service so dangerous, so scary, that the Prussian Government banned it and forced most of the supporters to flee the country.  That's right, we are discussing KINDERGARTENS *clutches pearls.*

Month of Germany interview with Dr. Rahal

Germany has been a major player in the last 100 years for the world and is well known for its role in World War 2 and creating the world we know today.  But how much do you know about the Germany before? Or about the Germany after?  Did you know that the German tribes conquered most of Roman Europe and Africa?  What about Prussia, the nation to unite Germany, was formerly abolished in 1947?    This podcast will cover aspects of culture, politics, military, gender, and day to day life from when we first have findings for the archeological records all the way to modern day.FIRST PODCAST WILL BE OCTOBER 2ND!

Great source of German history. Engaging and fun listen!

Great history podcast

Really enjoy the long form endeavor! Look forward to what comes ahead.

Great German Podcast

Podcast on Germany

This episode looks into the Germans soldiers and the weapons and strategy they would have used against each other and the Romans.  Join us and try to figure out what sort of equipment you could be expected to wield and the type of campaigns you would take part in.  

This episode looks into the Germans soldiers and the weapons and strategy they would have used against each other and the Romans.  Join us and try to figure out what sort of equipment you could be expected to wield and the type of campaigns you would take part in.

Episode 7: Fighting for the Early Germans

 Hey everyone! New episode is out and we are breaking away from our written sources to study the frontier that is built to separate the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire and the barbarous Germans.  Is this a solid wall of defenses to keep the ever dangerous horde back or a second rate line?  What, if any, is the interaction between the two neighbors now that things have settled?  And why are we covering several centuries worth of history in this one episode?! Listen to find out! 

Hey everyone! New episode is out and we are breaking away from our written sources to study the frontier that is built to separate the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire and the barbarous Germans.  Is this a solid wall of defenses to keep the ever dangerous horde back or a second rate line?  What, if any, is the interaction between the two neighbors now that things have settled?  And why are we covering several centuries worth of history in this one episode?! Listen to find out!

Episode 43: Building the frontier of an empire

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Podcast on Germany.  This week we took a break from our discussion of Rome's invasion of Germany and instead discussed Ludwig II of Bavaria with Skye from Histories, Mysteries, and Conspiracies.  Ludwig is known for a few things. 1. Creating the most beautiful castles in Europe and one of the largest tourist attractions in Germany. 2. Possibly being crazy. 3. Found dead in a lake just the day after he was forced off the throne by a coup d'etat. In this episode we discuss Ludwig's life and the mysterious that surround it and his death. So join in and ponder the mysteries of the Swan King with us!   As a reminder, you can support the show by donating on our website www.podcastongermany.com and we will be back to Drusus crossing of the Rhine next week!

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Podcast on Germany.  This week we took a break from our discussion of Rome's invasion of Germany and instead discussed Ludwig II of Bavaria with Skye from Histories, Mysteries, and Conspiracies.  Ludwig is known for a few things. 1. Creating the most beautiful castles in Europe and one of the largest tourist attractions in Germany. 2. Possibly being crazy. 3. Found dead in a lake just the day after he was forced off the throne by a coup d'etat. In this episode we discuss Ludwig's life and the mysterious that surround it and his death. So join in and ponder the mysteries of the Swan King with us!   As a reminder, you can support the show by donating on our website <a href="http://www.podcastongermany.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.podcastongermany.com</a> and we will be back to Drusus crossing of the Rhine next week!

Special Episode:  Ludwig II of Bavaria

Marius has just defeated the first half of the Grand Alliance army in southern Gaul. As he is celebrating his victory he receives word.  He has been reelected as consul and the Cimbri have broken through the Alps and are threatening the city of Rome itself.  The Roman Republic hangs in the balance as the Cimbri flood into Northern Italy and the Roman army quakes in fear behind the Po River. For the first time in over a century, a 'barbarian' army has control of the Alps and can conquer Rome. Will Marius have enough time to unite the Roman armies or will Cimbri march in and sack Rome? Join in as we discuss the final battle of the Cimbri wars and a point in history that decided the fate of western civilization as we know it. ​

Marius has just defeated the first half of the Grand Alliance army in southern Gaul. As he is celebrating his victory he receives word.  He has been reelected as consul and the Cimbri have broken through the Alps and are threatening the city of Rome itself.  The Roman Republic hangs in the balance as the Cimbri flood into Northern Italy and the Roman army quakes in fear behind the Po River. For the first time in over a century, a 'barbarian' army has control of the Alps and can conquer Rome. Will Marius have enough time to unite the Roman armies or will Cimbri march in and sack Rome? Join in as we discuss the final battle of the Cimbri wars and a point in history that decided the fate of western civilization as we know it. ​

Episode 17 Cimbri Wars part 7: Battle of Vercellae

 Today we step away from the timeline focus of the podcast so far to look at the Romans who would have been involved in the conquest and pacification of Germany.  As part of our discussion we look at the Roman's construction of roads and the forts within the province and what role they could have played in the transformation of the Germany into perfect Roman provinces. 

Today we step away from the timeline focus of the podcast so far to look at the Romans who would have been involved in the conquest and pacification of Germany.  As part of our discussion we look at the Roman's construction of roads and the forts within the province and what role they could have played in the transformation of the Germany into perfect Roman provinces.

Episode 35:  Roman Forts

We begin the discussion of the first possible interaction of Germans and Romans and if the title didn't give it away...it is not going to go easy.  But before we can go to war we have to set up the two sides.  We have to discuss who the Cimbri were and what was going on in the Roman Republic in age that the sources are few and like to spend time on Roman internal issues.

We begin the discussion of the first possible interaction of Germans and Romans and if the title didn't give it away...it is not going to go easy.  But before we can go to war we have to set up the two sides.  We have to discuss who the Cimbri were and what was going on in the Roman Republic in age that the sources are few and like to spend time on Roman internal issues.

Episode 11: Background to the Cimbri War 113-101 BC

We discuss when the Early Germans arrive in Germany and the issues that we run into.  Then we talk about where everyone would want to live on, a Wurt! These Wurts provided the foundation for German early settlements and introduce us to German society in this episode.

We discuss when the Early Germans arrive in Germany and the issues that we run into.  Then we talk about where everyone would want to live on, a Wurt! These Wurts provided the foundation for German early settlements and introduce us to German society in this episode.

Episode 4: Hey this is my Wurt, get your own!

Join in as we discuss how Arminius enacts a daring plan to bring Varus and 3 Roman legions into the Teutoburg Forest in order to deliver such a blow that it convinces Rome that Germania is just not worth the trouble. 

Join in as we discuss how Arminius enacts a daring plan to bring Varus and 3 Roman legions into the Teutoburg Forest in order to deliver such a blow that it convinces Rome that Germania is just not worth the trouble.

Episode 38: Battle of Teutoburg Forest

Hey everyone! Welcome to the last episode of 2019! Last episode we looked at the physical evidence and the frontier of Rome and Germania for the 1st century AD to the 3rd century.  Today's episode is discussing the actual written history and what we have to build off of it.  Which is not much. Despite the lack of evidence we do get a picture that the northern frontier, the border that should be easily secured, is breaking apart.  Along with the failure of the Roman Empire we get to meet some new players like the Saxons, Franks, Alamanni and the new guys from the east; the Goths.

Hey everyone! Welcome to the last episode of 2019! Last episode we looked at the physical evidence and the frontier of Rome and Germania for the 1st century AD to the 3rd century.  Today's episode is discussing the actual written history and what we have to build off of it.  Which is not much. Despite the lack of evidence we do get a picture that the northern frontier, the border that should be easily secured, is breaking apart.  Along with the failure of the Roman Empire we get to meet some new players like the Saxons, Franks, Alamanni and the new guys from the east; the Goths.

Episode 44: A couple of Centuries in one go!

We discuss the society of the Early Germans.  Join us as we look at gender roles, the roles of the commoners, slaves, and nobles and how they build a community that outlives the Roman Empire and expands into western Europe. 

We discuss the society of the Early Germans.  Join us as we look at gender roles, the roles of the commoners, slaves, and nobles and how they build a community that outlives the Roman Empire and expands into western Europe.

Episode 6: Family Feud

Hello everyone! In today's episode we discuss the years in between the destruction of the Cimbri and the start of Julius Caesar's campaign into Gaul.  This episode is focused primarily on discussing why German tribes and the Romans try to conquer Gaul. What brought large and powerful tribes across the Rhine to establish homes in modern day Alsace and Belgium?  How does Julius Caesar get Rome involved in Gaul despite their focus in the East?  All of this we explore within the episode as we prepare for the eventual confrontation between Caesar and Ariovistus, the leader of the Suebi tribe that has overrun several tribes in Eastern Gaul.

Hello everyone! In today's episode we discuss the years in between the destruction of the Cimbri and the start of Julius Caesar's campaign into Gaul.  This episode is focused primarily on discussing why German tribes and the Romans try to conquer Gaul. What brought large and powerful tribes across the Rhine to establish homes in modern day Alsace and Belgium?  How does Julius Caesar get Rome involved in Gaul despite their focus in the East?  All of this we explore within the episode as we prepare for the eventual confrontation between Caesar and Ariovistus, the leader of the Suebi tribe that has overrun several tribes in Eastern Gaul.

Episode 18: Why Gaul?

Germans have invaded Alsace! For France this would typically be a 'oh not again' moment if this was modern history.  However this is in the final years of the Roman Republic.  Caesar is considered a hero and savior to the Gauls for destroying the Helvetti.  Now he watches as the Sequani and the Arverni plot to over throw Rome's old ally the Aedui and control Eastern and Central Gaul.  To succeed in this plan the two tribes call on German mercenaries from the Suebi tribe across the Rhine under the leadership of Ariovistus.  Listen in to find out what happens when this clever Germanic king agrees to help destroy the Aedui and discovers the wealth of the Gauls.

Germans have invaded Alsace! For France this would typically be a 'oh not again' moment if this was modern history.  However this is in the final years of the Roman Republic.  Caesar is considered a hero and savior to the Gauls for destroying the Helvetti.  Now he watches as the Sequani and the Arverni plot to over throw Rome's old ally the Aedui and control Eastern and Central Gaul.  To succeed in this plan the two tribes call on German mercenaries from the Suebi tribe across the Rhine under the leadership of Ariovistus.  Listen in to find out what happens when this clever Germanic king agrees to help destroy the Aedui and discovers the wealth of the Gauls.

Episode 19: Germans in Alsace!

 Hello everyone! Despite the title of the episode we will wrap up the lives of Germanicus, Maroboduus, and Arminius.  Three important characters who played a significant role in the reestablishment of the Roman Northern border and only one of them will live 10 years afterwards.  We will be discussing the price paid by these three and the immediate aftermath within Germania after the Roman threat is no more.  

Hello everyone! Despite the title of the episode we will wrap up the lives of Germanicus, Maroboduus, and Arminius.  Three important characters who played a significant role in the reestablishment of the Roman Northern border and only one of them will live 10 years afterwards.  We will be discussing the price paid by these three and the immediate aftermath within Germania after the Roman threat is no more.

Episode 42: The end of Arminius

Hello so we are doing a special episode with this week in honor of Armistice day in which myself and Chris from the Number 10 Podcast discuss the British and German reactions to the day, what led to November 11th, and how the countries both view the event today.  We also love to get side tracked a little and discuss other topics but with so many fascinating subjects, can you blame us?

Hello so we are doing a special episode with this week in honor of Armistice day in which myself and Chris from the Number 10 Podcast discuss the British and German reactions to the day, what led to November 11th, and how the countries both view the event today.  We also love to get side tracked a little and discuss other topics but with so many fascinating subjects, can you blame us?

Special Episode:  Armistice day with Number 10 Podcast

So for the first time, the Romans are going to bring the fight to the Germans. Fires will ravage the lands and the Germans brought to heel!  However, through trickery, the Roman army is surrounded and cut off from their supplies.  They are left wondering if they can survive the upcoming winter and the hordes baying for their lives! Meanwhile, Caesar struggles with true love as a Suebi woman catches his eye and his heart.  Will he learn to love and accept the Suebi or will he continue on his quest for conquest?  Find out April 30th 2019 in "The Broken Haven."Well that is how the Hollywood version of the story would go.  However historically this trip takes 18 days with a short sprint to the Ubii and back with a couple of burnt up homes along the way. Kind of anti-climatic I know, but Caesar did not want to stay in this foreign land for long.  Find out what brought him there in the first place, why the incursion was so short, and if we should consider Caesar's first German campaign a success or failure.

So for the first time, the Romans are going to bring the fight to the Germans. Fires will ravage the lands and the Germans brought to heel!  However, through trickery, the Roman army is surrounded and cut off from their supplies.  They are left wondering if they can survive the upcoming winter and the hordes baying for their lives! Meanwhile, Caesar struggles with true love as a Suebi woman catches his eye and his heart.  Will he learn to love and accept the Suebi or will he continue on his quest for conquest?  Find out April 30th 2019 in "The Broken Haven." Well that is how the Hollywood version of the story would go.  However historically this trip takes 18 days with a short sprint to the Ubii and back with a couple of burnt up homes along the way. Kind of anti-climatic I know, but Caesar did not want to stay in this foreign land for long.  Find out what brought him there in the first place, why the incursion was so short, and if we should consider Caesar's first German campaign a success or failure.

Episode 24:   CAESAR CROSSES THE RHINE!!!!!

In today's episode we explore Rome's reaction to Drusus returning from his first exploration into Germany and how Augustus seems to believe that Germany could be the future.  Despite his popularity, Drusus is not done with Germany and has plans for a 2nd campaign the following year.  Listen in as we discuss the radically different second trip through Germany where Drusus will have to face some large and hostile Germanic tribes and a foreboding message from the gods' own winged messengers; the bees.  

In today's episode we explore Rome's reaction to Drusus returning from his first exploration into Germany and how Augustus seems to believe that Germany could be the future.  Despite his popularity, Drusus is not done with Germany and has plans for a 2nd campaign the following year.  Listen in as we discuss the radically different second trip through Germany where Drusus will have to face some large and hostile Germanic tribes and a foreboding message from the gods' own winged messengers; the bees.

Episode 30: The Bees' dire warning

We are looking at the drastic changes that the Early Germans go through thanks to trade with the Celts and the threat of the tribes coming from the east.  Europe is under pressure as tribes from the East start to encroach on the west causing the Germans to look for a new home.  Join in as we see the downfall of the village system and the creation of the tribes that the Roman empire will be plagued with for the next several centuries.

We are looking at the drastic changes that the Early Germans go through thanks to trade with the Celts and the threat of the tribes coming from the east.  Europe is under pressure as tribes from the East start to encroach on the west causing the Germans to look for a new home.  Join in as we see the downfall of the village system and the creation of the tribes that the Roman empire will be plagued with for the next several centuries.

Episode 10: Trouble is knock, knock, knocking at your door

Cruise

 Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed last week's episode!  If you would like more send me a message on Facebook, Twitter or email podcastongermany@gmail.com!Today we are back on to our timeline as we discuss  Drusus and everything that stands between him and a cruise of a lifetime!  So join in and find out how Drusus deals with pesky Gaullic rebels, crushes Sugambri raiders, and figures out where exactly he wants to go on his sightseeing adventure into Germany.  Make sure to bring your swim trunks, flip-flops and gladius as we begin Drusus's quest for glory!

Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed last week's episode!  If you would like more send me a message on Facebook, Twitter or email <a href="mailto:podcastongermany@gmail.com">podcastongermany@gmail.com</a>! Today we are back on to our timeline as we discuss  Drusus and everything that stands between him and a cruise of a lifetime!  So join in and find out how Drusus deals with pesky Gaullic rebels, crushes Sugambri raiders, and figures out where exactly he wants to go on his sightseeing adventure into Germany.  Make sure to bring your swim trunks, flip-flops and gladius as we begin Drusus's quest for glory!

Episode 28: Drusus plans the 1st Cruise of Germany

Today we discuss the relationship between the Early German tribes, the Celts, and the tribes and the east.  We look at both the primary sources and what we items we have found to try to establish how the Germans interacted with their neighbors.  

Today we discuss the relationship between the Early German tribes, the Celts, and the tribes and the east.  We look at both the primary sources and what we items we have found to try to establish how the Germans interacted with their neighbors.

Episode 9:  Howdy neighbors!

 Hello everyone! In today's episode join in as we look at the series of campaigns that are launched by Tiberius and Germanicus in revenge for the 3 lost legions.  Covering the span of 6 years we will discuss one of the most devastating series of campaigns ever launched by the Romans which will leave Germania depopulated and war weary.  The Roman's goals are to punish the tribes that dared to attack the empire, restore Roman authority within the territory, and bring the most hated man within the Empire, Arminius, to justice.  Will Rome be successful or will the Germans be able to outlast Rome's fury and reestablish the Rhine as the border of the Roman Empire? 

Hello everyone! In today's episode join in as we look at the series of campaigns that are launched by Tiberius and Germanicus in revenge for the 3 lost legions.  Covering the span of 6 years we will discuss one of the most devastating series of campaigns ever launched by the Romans which will leave Germania depopulated and war weary.  The Roman's goals are to punish the tribes that dared to attack the empire, restore Roman authority within the territory, and bring the most hated man within the Empire, Arminius, to justice.  Will Rome be successful or will the Germans be able to outlast Rome's fury and reestablish the Rhine as the border of the Roman Empire?

Episode 41: The Empire's Revenge

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