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The Ottonians - Die Ottonen

History of the Germans
Otto III
Byzantine Empire
Italy
Otto the Great
Otto II
Boleslav the Brave
Bavaria
Holy Roman Empire
Saxony
Henry the Quarrelsome
Adelheid
Theophanu
German Emperors
Hungarians
Lothringia
France
Pope John XIII
Lothar Of France
Slavs
Poland

The 10th century medieval dynasty that started with Henry the Fowler, king of East Francia and rose to the imperial throe with Otto the Great left an indelible mark on europe in general and Germany in particular. This show follows their history in 22 episodes from humble beginnings to great victories and even sainthood, This show is a re-release of the first 22 episodes of the History of the Germa... more

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Many German histories skip over this period in order to get to the Reformation, which is a shame. Because the 15th century did not just shape the physical appearance of the country, but much of its geographical and mental make-up.

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In this episode I answer your questions about the Podcast in general, specific topics relating to the Ottonian period, languages spoken and German history more broadly. Thank you so much for a really exciting and diverse set of questions.

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The Ottonian period (919-1024) has been a key reference point in German history ever since. Having only very few and not necessarily very enlightening documents to work from the period became a blank canvas on which historians and the population as a... more

o understand Henry II you have to start at the end. When he died, he had made no succession plan whatsoever. He was convinced that he had moulded the kingdom into a House of god run by pious monks and observant bishops. If the House of God pleased th... more

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Ep. 21 - Q&A
Q: Has the history of Germany been successfully denazified?
The host believes that while Germany has done more than other countries in confronting its past, the process is not complete and there are still issues with anti-democratic sentiment.
Ep. 21 - Q&A
Q: What was the day-to-day life of peasants and city dwellers like in the 10th century?
The host indicates that there is limited information on this, but acknowledges that more detailed discussions will occur in future episodes covering later periods.
Ep. 21 - Q&A
Q: What has been the impact of the Ottonian period on how Germans are perceived today in the English-speaking world?
The host notes that the Ottonian period is not widely known in the Anglo-Saxon West and had little influence.
Ep. 21 - Q&A
Q: Have you considered publishing it as a book?
The host mentions that a podcast and a book are very different, but may consider publishing a book on a specific subject in the future.
Ep. 21 - Q&A
Q: Will you cover the decline of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Hitler in the podcast?
Yes, it will be covered, potentially around the 90th anniversary of Hitler coming to power in 2023.

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Focuses on the 10th century medieval Ottonian dynasty, which commenced with Henry the Fowler and advanced under Otto the Great, examining their profound influence on Europe's political landscape, particularly in Germany. The episodes trace the rise of this dynasty, detailing significant events, figures, and societal changes from 919 AD to the unification of Germany in 1991. Unique for its chronological depth, each episode offers listeners a condensed yet rich understanding of how the Ottonians shaped modern German identity and governance, intertwining historical narratives with contemporary relevance.

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