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 at this turbulent time, the second half of the 11th century. Which developments shaped this time, medieval Germany and to what extent they affected Anno and also the city of Cologne. 

But all that would be far too complex for me. 

So I’m glad that Dirk from the “History of the Germans” podcast was kind enough to stop by for this episode. 

In our little chat we start off by talking about our motivation why we started our podcasts and then go straight into the action, the 2^nd half of the 11th century. 

#95 The 1275 Friendship Treaty: Siegfried von Westerburg and Cologne’s New Gothic City Seal – The History of Cologne

In 1275, Cologne entered an unexpected agreement that reshaped its relationship with one of the most powerful men in the empire: the new Archbishop of Cologne. At the same time, the city received a remarkable new Gothic seal—an object that tells us more about medieval identity, politics, and ambition than any charter ever could. How did all this come together? And why did it matter so much? Join us as we follow the early moves in a story that will echo all the way to Worringen.

1. #95 The 1275 Friendship Treaty: Siegfried von Westerburg and Cologne’s New Gothic City Seal 38:02
2. #94 The Expulsion of the Wise Men and the Aftermath of the Battle of Ulrepforte 35:29
3. #93 The Battle at Ulrepforte 39:40
4. #92 Retrospective: High Medieval Cologne and the Rise of the Citizenry 33:33
5. #91 From a Dance in the Streets to Chaos at the City Walls in 1265 40:04

Dirk Hoffmann-Becking “History of the Germans” Podcast

“A great many things keep happening, some good, some bad” (Gregory of Tours 539-594). From the Coronation of Henry the Fowler in 919 CE to German Reunification in 1990 in weekly chronological 20-30 min episodes.

Listen to his podcast here: Link

The Empire/Medieval Germany in the 11th century

The mighty Duchy of Saxony in the 11th century where many nobles constantly rebelled against Henry IV’s reign.

Public Figures we talk about in the episode