1000 – 1288 AD: a time period where Cologne is the biggest city of the Empire. The time where its citizenry is in constant fights with its city ruler the archbishop.
In this podcast episode, you will learn everything about the fire of Deutz and its impact on the region. The focus is particularly on Rupert von Deutz, an important Cologne clergyman of the 12th century who played an important role. Then you’ll also learn about an emperor being thrown out of the city at Christmas. And how an archbishop might not have been quite so … Continue reading #55 Rupert of Deutz and the Fire of 1128
In this episode, we delve into 12th-century Cologne and take a look at the various institutions that administered and governed the city during this time. We start with the offices and institutions of the archbishop, who thus exercises his role as the supreme ruler of the city. But we also look at the development of the parish system and the resulting civic decentralised administrative structure … Continue reading #54 Who owns the city? (in the 12th century)
Heinrich V. Young Henry V. (1086-1125) vs. Father Henry IV. (1050-1106) on the right. Archbishop Frederick I. of Schwarzenburg Sadly, I haven’t found an image of him that I could use. And they didn’t take photographs back then. 😉 Wolkenburg castle & Rolandsburg castle The remains of Wolkenburg Castle. As most the once 25,000 (!) medieval castles in Germany, Wolkenburg Castle does no longer exist. … Continue reading #53 When the church bells in Cologne were silenced: The Interdict of 1119
Step back in time and join us on a journey through the bustling streets of medieval Cologne. In this episode of our podcast, we transport you to the year 1100 AD, where you’ll experience the sights, sounds, and stories of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. From the towering cathedral to the bustling marketplaces, you’ll discover the rich history and culture of this ancient city. … Continue reading #51 Exploring 11th Century Cologne: A Virtual Walk through Time
The year 1106 is an important milestone in the history of Cologne. The people of Cologne skilfully exploit the dynastic conflict of the empire between father and son, thus circumventing the will of their own archbishop/city ruler, maintain legal equality within the city, are allowed to expand their city through new fortifications and put a huge royal army to flight. Father vs. Son Young Henry … Continue reading #50 “Don’t mess with us!” City Expansion and Siege of Cologne in 1106
We will talk this episode about a small but significant minority in medieval Cologne of the late 11th/ early 12th century. The Jewish community of Cologne. Coexistence between the Jewish and the majority Christian population during the High Middle Ages was subject to constant changes. Long periods of almost good coexistence alternated with extremely brutal periods. One of them would happen in the year 1096. … Continue reading #49 Between Toleration and Persecution: Jewish Life around 1100 AD: The Pogrom of 1096 and the First Crusade
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 … Continue reading #48 Interview with Dirk Hoffmann-Becking from History of the Germans Podcast
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 empire ponders revenge and gathers a large army to return to Cologne. St. George in Cologne St. George, Anno’s own church foundation, which was in 1074 AD still just outside … Continue reading #47 Annos Revenge – The Archbishop strikes back 1074 AD
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 Münster. But when he sends out his servants to confiscate his guest an ideal Rhine ship that does not even belong to him for the guest’s journey home, the situation … Continue reading #46 Enough is enough! – The Revolt of 1074 AD against Archbishop Anno II. in Cologne
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 lively building activity in the city, he is immortalized in the cityscape to this day. Also art, culture and trade prospered under his rule. And the veneration of St. George … Continue reading #45 Anno II – The great Builder and City Ruler of the 11th century
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