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Allgemein, Early medieval Frankish Cologne

#26 Bishop Kunibert: Priest, City Lord and Regent of the Frankish Empire

With the rise of the bishops also as secular rulers of Cologne, the history of Cologne increasingly becomes synonymous with the history of the diocese of Cologne. In the 7th century, Bishop Kunibert (ca. 600-664) in particular embodies this development. He is the city ruler, prince of the church, priest, head of the court of the King of the Franks, and at times even regent … Continue reading #26 Bishop Kunibert: Priest, City Lord and Regent of the Frankish Empire

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Allgemein, Early medieval Frankish Cologne

#25 Cologne in the Merovingian period – Who’s talking about decline here?

Division of Clovis’ (Chlodwig’s empire) after his death in 511 Cologne in the Merovingian period (6.-8. century). The people of Cologne continued to prosper as the Frankish Empire grew during this time. The dynasty established by Chlodwig ruled over the Franks and their conquered territories in Gaul. Everything in color was conquered and ruled by Clovis up until his death in 511. Then the empire … Continue reading #25 Cologne in the Merovingian period – Who’s talking about decline here?

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Allgemein, Early medieval Frankish Cologne

#24 Clovis and Sigibert – Two Frankish Kings in the Empire of the Franks

Map of Chlovis’ and Sigibert’s influence of power before ca. 510 AD The location of the Franks before Chlovis’ conquests . “Les Francs rhénans” is the French term for “Ripuarian Franks”. These Franks are in charge of Cologne as well at the end of the 5th century. To the west are the Salian Franks who will be the predominant Frankish kingdom soon to be. South … Continue reading #24 Clovis and Sigibert – Two Frankish Kings in the Empire of the Franks

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Allgemein, Early medieval Frankish Cologne

#23 A New Era Begins – Early Frankish Cologne

Let’s discover Cologne after the end of Roman rule in the Rhineland in the late 5th century. Now the Franks are in the area. How might have the city looked like? Frankish Kingdoms in Northeastern Gaul and the Rhineland in late 5th century The location of the Franks around 475 . “Les Francs rhénans” is the French term for “Ripuarian Franks”. These Franks are in … Continue reading #23 A New Era Begins – Early Frankish Cologne

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Allgemein, Roman Cologne

“What have the Romans ever done for us?” – A Retrospective on Roman Cologne

Roman Cologne is gone: time to take a look back and forward onto 500 years! Roman central power broke down in the 5th century in Cologne and the Rhineland. The political power that had held control over the region for five centuries was gone. Time to look back on Cologne’s first 500 years of existence. How does the Roman heritage up until today influence modern-day … Continue reading “What have the Romans ever done for us?” – A Retrospective on Roman Cologne

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#21 The Martyrdom of St. Ursula – The Saga of St. Ursula and its Backgrounds

In this episode, we return to the realm of legends. This time we meet Ursula, a Breton princess. With her eleven or eleven thousand (!) virgin girlfriends, she is on her way back from a pilgrimage to Rome. This pilgrimage was supposed to be her bachelorette party for the strictly devout Christian princess from northwestern Gaul. On the way back home, she also passes Cologne … Continue reading #21 The Martyrdom of St. Ursula – The Saga of St. Ursula and its Backgrounds

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#20 Saint Severin of Cologne – a new faith spreads in Cologne

Dive with me into the time of the “Migration Period.” The time from 375 to about 570, because not only in the Far East of the Roman Empire people are experiencing the effects of this time. Our Cologne on the Rhine will also soon realize that significant upheavals are about to take place. But until now, Cologne is still a safe place. Time to look … Continue reading #20 Saint Severin of Cologne – a new faith spreads in Cologne

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#19 All Quiet on the Western Front – Roman Cologne in Late Antiquity

The short Frankish rule over the Roman colony of Cologne ended after only one year in 356. We want to look as far as possible from the sources to see how late antique Cologne developed at the end of the 4th century. Many are tempted to see the end of Roman rule in late antiquity, both in general and regionally, as a stringent downward spiral … Continue reading #19 All Quiet on the Western Front – Roman Cologne in Late Antiquity

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Allgemein, Roman Cologne

#18 A Frankish Intermezzo – Is Cologne now a Frankish or still a Roman city?

The Franks conquered Cologne in 355 – How will Rome react? Cologne, in the beginning of the year 356 The Franks plundered and conquered Cologne. Thus, the northern border of the Roman Empire is open wide for the Germanic enemies. How did it come about that the city could be conquered at all, although it had such mighty stone walls. And how did the Roman … Continue reading #18 A Frankish Intermezzo – Is Cologne now a Frankish or still a Roman city?

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