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History of the Germans

Dirk Hoffmann-Becking
Teutonic Knights
Holy Roman Empire
Prussia
Hanseatic League
Teutonic Order
Rudolf Von Habsburg
Crusades
Chivalry
Knights Templar
Battle Of Grunwald
Tannenberg
Poland
Battle On the Ice
Jagiello
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Investiture Controversy
Ottokar II Of Bohemia
Adolf Von Nassau
Rudolf Of Habsburg
Albrecht Von Habsburg

A narrative history of the German people from the Middle Ages to Reunification in 1991. Episodes are 25-35 min long and drop on Thursday mornings. "A great many things keep happening, some good, some bad". Gregory of Tours (539-594) HotGPod is now entering its 9th season. So far we have covered: Ottonian Emperors (# 1- 21) - Henry the Fowler (#1) - Otto I (#2-8) - Otto II (#9-11) - Otto II (#11-14... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Duncan Hardy
Historian of Central Europe specializing in the Holy Roman Empire
University of Central Florida
Episode: The Imperial Reform of 1495 with Prof. Duncan Hardy
Professor Duncan Hardy
Expert in the Empire of the 15th and the 16th century.
Episode: Ep. 225: Imperial Reform 1495 - The Ewige Landfrieden (Public Peace) of 1495
Roger Moorhouse
Historian of Poland, Germany, and Central Europe; Author of First to Fight and The Forgers.
Episode: Guest Episode: History Rage talks to Roger Moorhouse about Stauffenberg
Professor Matthias Strohn
Expert historian on the German Army, previously served in the German Army
Not So Quiet on the Western Front
Episode: Germany at War - A Guest Episode from Not so Quiet on the Western Front
Dr. Václav Žůrek
Research fellow in medieval studies at the Czech Academy of Sciences and author of a biography on Charles IV
Czech Academy of Sciences
Episode: Karl IV (1346-1378) - A Portrait of a Medieval Ruler - Interview with Vaclav Jurek
Watzlaw Jurek
Researcher at the Prague Academy of Sciences who has written a biography of Karl IV
Prague Academy of Sciences
Episode: Ep. 163: Karl IV (1346-1378) - Succession and Legacy
Carsten Jahnke
Associate Professor at the Saxo Institute at the University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Episode: An Interview with Carsten Jahnke

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Gregory
Host of the podcast, known for his engaging narrative style that combines humor and comprehensive historical research.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Great German History Pods

    Great pods on Canossa. Thanks, Dirk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United Statesa month ago
  • The history podcast I wasn’t looking for

    A geeky tour of European history according to Germany. Full of stuff I never knew. A nice balance of facts, jokes and unexpected stories 🥨

    How he manages to keep it up weekly I don’t know

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam_195
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great History Pods

    Great pods on the Salians. So entwined with Papal history. Thanks, Dirk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States2 months ago
  • All

    I love the show, I’d very much love to hear the long history of Alsace, in particular the northeast portion near wissembourg and how it fell under French control in the 1600s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P-Fac
    United States2 months ago
  • While this podcast appears well researched with a decent storyline, the presenter's prolific insertion of his personal opinions and his distinct anti-Catholic stance distract the listener from the basic facts that I'm looking for. I would recommend listening as long as you can ignore those two issues.

    Audible
    3
    Jason Scott LeValley
    United States2 months ago

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#147
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Apple Podcasts
#220
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Apple Podcasts
#241
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#84
Germany/History
Apple Podcasts
#132
Australia/History
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#227
Italy/History

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An Interview with Carsten Jahnke
Q: How did the merchant networks maintain trust among themselves?
The merchants supervised one another closely, ensuring that dishonesty was quickly noticed and punished within the network.
An Interview with Carsten Jahnke
Q: What was the nature of the Hanse?
Professor Jahnke explains that it was a loosely coupled network of cities and merchants, rather than a strong political league.
Ep. 167: The Great Western Schism (1378-1417) - The Impact of the Schism
Q: Did the Schism change the European political landscape?
Yes, it created a deeper sense of unity among nations which would influence later developments in Europe, such as nationalism.
Ep. 167: The Great Western Schism (1378-1417) - The Impact of the Schism
Q: Did the role of the clergy change in the wake of the schism?
Yes, it opened up routes of interaction with God for individuals that were previously unthinkable, potentially reducing the clergy's intermediary position.
Ep. 167: The Great Western Schism (1378-1417) - The Impact of the Schism
Q: Did the perception of the Church really change due to the schism?
While many laypeople were generally unaffected, the financial pressures and behaviors of the papacy did contribute to a changing perception.

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The episodes present a comprehensive narrative history of the German people, spanning from the Middle Ages to the Reunification in 1991. Topics frequently discussed include the dynamics of the Holy Roman Empire, key historical figures, and significant events such as the Reformation and military conflicts like the Italian Wars. Notably, the approach combines political analysis with engaging storytelling, allowing for both educational and entertaining content. The podcast also features a unique blend of humor and rigorous historical research, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience.

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1. Dr. Duncan Hardy
2. Professor Duncan Hardy
3. Roger Moorhouse
4. Professor Matthias Strohn
5. Dr. Václav Žůrek
6. Watzlaw Jurek
7. Carsten Jahnke

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