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The History of Cologne Podcast

The History of Cologne Podcast is a podcast that tells the story of the Germany’s fourth largest city (1.05 million people) and its 2,000 year long history. A triweekly schedule for episodes covering all eras from Roman times to current events.

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✨ Have you ever been to St. Georg in Cologne? 🎧 More about it in episode 45. 🎙️
✨ 1,709 years ago today: Bishop Maternus attends a synod, a meeting of bishops. Fun fact: although streets, squares and even buildings are named after him, apart from his participation in synods we know almost nothing about him due to the lack of historical sources.
✨The crucifix from the former collegiate church of St. George is of great art-historical importance from the late 11th century. It is one of the most important pictorial works of the Cologne Middle Ages. It was long considered lost and was recovered in 1921 in the crypt of the church. The ravages of time and improper storage had left clear traces. Head, torso and legs are still present. Arms and feet, and the cross itself however, have disappeared. Woodworms have also taken hold here. Anno II is considered the donor of this crucifix made of willow wood. The attention to detail of the artist is impressive. More about this crucifix in my latest podcast episode about Archbishop Anno II. You want to take a closer look at the crucifix yourself? Then let's go to @museumschnuetgen . It's on display there today and is one of the highlights of the collection.
He liked to poke out eyes: A controversial saint: Anno II (ca. 1010 - 1075 AD) was portrayed as a great and pious founder of churches and monasteries even about 100 years after his death. Why he was so important for the Rhineland and Cologne, you will learn in the latest episode.
1,152 years ago today, the Old Cologne Cathedral was consecrated.
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