
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 236 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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One of the legacies of the Holy roman empire is that Germany does not have just one place where everything happens, where politicians, entrepreneurs, bankers, artists, and actors travel on the same underground trains and eat at the same restaurants. ... more
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As you are still awaiting your presents, mine has already arrived, which is the chance to make this show. Despite all my occasional moaning and groaning about how much work it is, I have never enjoyed anything as much this. Who could have imagined th... more
The words High and Late Middle Ages conjures up images of fog rising up over a field where knights in shining armor are trading blows with double handed swords, mighty bishops overseeing the construction of monumental cathedrals and peasants toiling ... more
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Both informative and enjoyable; this is my best podcast find in quite a few years.
A one sided point of view. Very clearly biased against God and His Church. Also, I found his sardonic tone towards people of the past very off putting as well. A softer, more sensitive touch would be a good start not to mention speak more objectively, whilst providing his historical findings, which is the job of any historian. He says himself: “I am a history geek with no academic qualification in the field but a love for books and stories. I do this for fun and my personal self-aggrandisement.”... more
It’s very well written love the dry sense of humor it doesn’t miss a thing it’s the best podcast I’ve found so far by a lot I wait for every Thursday for me and some of my friends and family to enjoy it my mother has a very stressful job and it helps her a lot one of the main thing I’m asking for Christmas is a history of the Germans membership my friends all come over after school and we all listen together commenting and laughing at some of the awesome jokes you make and then act totally norma... more
Thanks for providing such useful insights into German history. There is so much I didn’t know. Love the dry humour that goes with it.
I have learned quite a bit about German history from your podcast, and am even a paying subscriber. I am enjoying the podcast, but I did not appreciate the comment about Elon Musk. Please, do not ruin your podcast with political commentary. I won’t go into my view of the incident, but as an American, I can tell you, there are different ways to look at what happened.
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The content offers a detailed narrative history of the German people, spanning from the Middle Ages through to the reunification in 1991. Each episode, lasting between 25 to 35 minutes, provides insights into various historical figures, events, and dynasties, focusing primarily on the Holy Roman Empire and its complex dynamics over the centuries. Key topics include the reigns of significant emperors such as Friedrich III and Maximilian I, vital battles, and sociopolitical transformations, while featuring a blend of rigorous research and engaging storytelling to make history accessible to listeners. Noteworthy is the commitment to delivering ad-free episodes that emphasize depth without distractions, thus appealing to history enthusiasts and... more
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