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The History of Cologne

The History of Cologne

De: Willem Fromm
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 The History of Cologne is a podcast that tells the story of Cologne, Germany. It’s a city with 2,000 years worth of history and it has so much to tell! Listen to the city growing. Dive into the early history of the city being founded by the Romans. How did it become a bustling medieval city? How did Cologne perform during Napoleon and the Industrial Revolution? And how about the Nazi time? Triweekly schedule, going chronological from the Roman roots up until today. Where is this podcast now in the chronology: 11982020-present Willem Fromm Ciencia Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • REUPLOAD #88 A Day in Cologne's Medieval Harbour

    REUPLOAD #88 A Day in Cologne's Medieval Harbour
    Jun 12 2025
    Now in full length! Sorry! From early morning mists on the Rhine to fish markets, merchant quarrels, and the echo of church bells, this episode immerses you in the sounds, sights, and stories of a single day in the city's economic center. Learn how trade, guilds, and the legendary Staple Law shaped Cologne’s rise to power—and follow merchant Jakob’s anxious wait for his long-overdue ship. A vivid journey through the rhythms of everyday life in medieval Europe
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    23 m
  • #87 The Battle of Bayenturm 1262

    #87 The Battle of Bayenturm 1262
    Apr 28 2025
    In 1259, Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden seized power in Cologne, overthrowing the city's patrician families and imprisoning several in Are Castle. After Konrad's death in 1261, the patricians hoped his successor, Engelbert II von Falkenburg, would restore their rights. However, despite early promises, Engelbert betrayed them, maintaining the city's control for himself. When relatives tried to free the prisoners, they were themselves captured. Eventually, the prisoners escaped and, with help from the citizens, negotiated their return. But Engelbert demanded high payments and further tightened his grip. Tensions erupted on 8 June 1262 when Cologne's citizens, alongside the patricians, rose up violently...
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    31 m
  • #86 In the Heart of the City: Women's Convents in 13th Century Cologne

    #86 In the Heart of the City: Women's Convents in 13th Century Cologne
    Apr 7 2025
    In the 13th century, they were far more than just places of prayer: The convents of St Ursula, St Cäcilien and St Mary in the Capitol played a decisive role in shaping the spiritual, economic and cultural life of medieval Cologne. In this episode, we take a look at the lives of the aristocratic canonesses, their influence on education, land ownership and urban development - and why these women's convents can be seen as centres of female power in a male-dominated world.
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    29 m
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