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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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  • #90 Broken Promises - Engelbert II von Falkenburg's War on His Own City

    #90 Broken Promises - Engelbert II von Falkenburg's War on His Own City
    Jul 21 2025
    In 1263, Cologne stood at a crossroads — again. Just a year after forcing Archbishop Engelbert II von Falkenburg into a peace agreement, the city found itself betrayed. Oaths had been made, sealed, and sworn before God. But behind the scenes, the archbishop plotted revenge — aided by papal absolution and secret plans to arrest the city’s leaders.
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    29 m
  • #89 Hermann Gryn's Fight against a Lion

    #89 Hermann Gryn's Fight against a Lion
    Jun 30 2025
    This episode is a gripping historical legend set in the year 1262 in Cologne, during a time of political upheaval and civic rebellion. At the heart of the tale is Hermann Gryn, a prominent city leader, who finds himself in a perilous and unexpected confrontation that tests his courage, skill, and loyalty to the city.
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    27 m
  • 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
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