
#10 Roman Emperor Trajan visits Cologne – The History of Cologne
VIP visit to our city on the Rhine. The heir to the throne Marcus Ulpius Traianus visits Cologne in the years 97/98. What he does not know, he will find out here that he is the new emperor. And this helps Cologne to an unprecedented upswing. For a few months, Cologne becomes the residence city of the Roman Empire. With Trajan, a golden age for Cologne begins that would last for 150 years.

VIP visit to our city on the Rhine. The heir to the throne Marcus Ulpius Traianus visits Cologne in the years 97/98. What he does not know, he will find out here that he is the new emperor. And this helps Cologne to an unprecedented upswing. For a few months Cologne becomes the residence city of the Roman Empire. With Trajan, a golden age for Cologne begins that would last for 150 years.
Listen to this episode!

#57 Shadow and Light: The Jewish Community in Cologne in the 12th Century – The History of Cologne
In this episode, we immerse ourselves in 12th century medieval Cologne and explore the fascinating life of the Jewish community that existed in the midst of a predominantly Christian majority society. We learn about the everyday hostilities the Jewish population faced, but also about phases of cooperation and joint action.
- #57 Shadow and Light: The Jewish Community in Cologne in the 12th Century
- #56 From Economic Power to Political Dominance – Cologne's Brotherhood of the Rich in the 12th century
- #55 Rupert of Deutz and the Fire of 1128
- #54 Who owns the city? (in the 12th century)
- #53 When the church bells in Cologne were silenced: The Interdict of 1119
The Golden Era of the Roman Empire under Trajan

Cologne’s Cardo Maximus/present-day “Hohe Straße” (engl.: “High Street”)



Capitoline Hill in Cologne


Trajan gets the news while his visit in Cologne that he is the new Roman Emperor. Contemporary depiction from the 15th century. Chronik of Koelhoff.