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Welcome to the “History of Cologne” – a podcast about the history of the city of Cologne that is over 2,000 years old. But until it became what it is today, this old city on the Rhine has endured a colorful and rich past. It can therefore be representative as a microcosm of European history. In this podcast you can watch Cologne grow: from the Romans up until our time.
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From the Episodes
#48 Interview with Dirk Hoffmann-Becking from History of the Germans Podcast
Germany in the 2nd half of the 11th century – Why everybody wanted to go to Heaven – Why Anno really kidnapped Henry IV. This episode I would like to take a more general look … Continue reading #48 Interview with Dirk Hoffmann-Becking from History of the Germans Podcast
#47 Annos Revenge – The Archbishop strikes back 1074 AD
The Archbishop of Cologne Anno II (1056-1075) was chased out of the city by an angry mob after incurring the wrath of the merchant class. In neighboring Deutz, the prince of the church and the … Continue reading #47 Annos Revenge – The Archbishop strikes back 1074 AD
#46 Enough is enough! – The Revolt of 1074 AD against Archbishop Anno II. in Cologne
It is shortly after Easter, the highest feast of Christianity, in the year 1074 AD. Just then, Archbishop Anno of Cologne celebrated the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord together with the Bishop of … Continue reading #46 Enough is enough! – The Revolt of 1074 AD against Archbishop Anno II. in Cologne
#45 Anno II – The great Builder and City Ruler of the 11th century
Why did Anno II gouge out the eyes of all his jurymen in Cologne, according to legend? In the second half of the 11th century, Anno II ruled over the city of Cologne. With a … Continue reading #45 Anno II – The great Builder and City Ruler of the 11th century
#44 The Coup of Kaiserswerth
A man from the lower nobility of southern Germany becomes Archbishop of Cologne, crushes the power of the Ezzones in the Rhineland and kidnaps the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire: Anno II. is a … Continue reading #44 The Coup of Kaiserswerth
#43 The Rise and Fall of the Ezzonids or How a single family dominated Cologne in the 11th century
The noble family of the Ezzones was at the height of power in the 11th century. The namesake and Count Palatine of Lorraine named Ezzo had already attained an almost ducal position on the Rhine … Continue reading #43 The Rise and Fall of the Ezzonids or How a single family dominated Cologne in the 11th century
About Me
I’m Willem, I grew up in this old city on the Rhine, loving history since I could walk. My passions are local history, podcasting, and cucumber salad.
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