Episodios

  • Ep. 11. Cities, trade, the opening of the Gotthard Pass and Reichsfreiheit for Uri

    Ep. 11. Cities, trade, the opening of the Gotthard Pass and Reichsfreiheit for Uri
    Oct 7 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events between 1219 and 1231 CE, Cities are gaining more self-determination and trade is increasing causing an uptick in the need for money and hence mints. The St. Gotthard Pass is opened for north-south traffic and as a result Uri quickly obtains imperial immediacy or Reichsfreiheit. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com with your thoughts and feedback. I’d love to hear from you.

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    25 m
  • Ep. 10. The Walsers, Schwyz gains and the end of the House of Zähringen

    Ep. 10. The Walsers, Schwyz gains and the end of the House of Zähringen
    Sep 23 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events at the outset of the thirteenth century. The Walsers commence their migrations, Schwyz gains territory in their long term struggle with Einsiedeln and the House of Zähringen comes to an end with the death of Berthold V without heirs. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com with your thoughts and feedback. I’d love to hear from you.

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    21 m
  • Ep. 9. The founding of Bern and the end of the 12th century

    Ep. 9. The founding of Bern and the end of the 12th century
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events in the last quarter of the twelfth century. Friedrich Barbarossa dies, Bern is founded, the border between Uri and Glarus is in dispute, there are some important church rebuilding projects and there is the tale of Idda of Toggenburg. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership.

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    29 m
  • Ep. 8. Zähringer and Staufer tensions. Alpine farming and Monastery income.

    Ep. 8. Zähringer and Staufer tensions. Alpine farming and Monastery income.
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events in the third quarter of the twelfth century. There are tensions between the House of Zähringen and the House of Hohenstaufen. We have some insights from original sources about Alpine Farming and the income of a large Monastery. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership.

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    24 m
  • Ep. 7. Swiss lands in the first half of the 12th century

    Ep. 7. Swiss lands in the first half of the 12th century
    Aug 12 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events in the first half of the twelfth century. Noble house are on the rise as the Empire is relatively weak. We'll also look at tensions in the heart of Swiss territory. There's also a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Find me or support on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership.

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    26 m
  • Ep. 6. Burgundy, Swabia and the Empire in the 11th century

    Ep. 6. Burgundy, Swabia and the Empire in the 11th century
    Jul 29 2025
    Having taken a break in the last episode, we return to the timeline narrative in this episode and pick up in the early 11th century. We'll look at events and changes in Burgundy and Swabia as part of the Empire in the 11th century. The Investiture Crisis between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII has its effects. There's also a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Find me or support on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership.

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    24 m
  • News

    News
    Jul 22 2025

    I have an update about the podcast Switzerland, a Chronicle.


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  • Ep. 5. What was life like in the year 1000 CE?

    Ep. 5. What was life like in the year 1000 CE?
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode we’ll take a break from the timeline narrative and examine what life was like for various people in Swiss territory at different levels of society in the year 1000 CE.


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    19 m