History of the Germans Podcast
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A History of the Germans from the Middle Ages to Reunification in weekly 25-35 min #podcast episodes. Famed for its "moderate but not severe biases of the typical contemporary liberal variety"
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Germans think their bread is the best in the world. Here’s why they might be right edition.cnn.com/travel/germa... via @cnn.com
Germans think their bread is the best in the world. Here’s why they might be right | CNN
Germans have more bakeries and eat more varieties of bread than most other countries in the world — no wonder it’s so good.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Germans think their bread is the best in the world. Here’s why they might be right edition.cnn.com/travel/germa... via @cnn.com
If you were a knight in the 14th century and you found yourself at a loose end, you went to Prussia and joined the Lithuanian crusades....
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you were a knight in the 14th century and you found yourself at a loose end, you went to Prussia and joined the Lithuanian crusades....
Today we talk about Matthias Corvinus, the legendary renaissance king of Hungary whose library outshone that of the Medici in Florence and whose standing army was one of the greatest – and most expensive - military forces in 15th century Europe.
#hungary #corvinus #ottoman #empire #habsburg
#hungary #corvinus #ottoman #empire #habsburg
October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thanks so much for the endorsement - and get well soon.
In pain and with an arm in a sling, one of the joys of the day comes from @hotgpod.bsky.social.
I got it recommended by @p-hunermund.com, and can 100% endorse. A history of which I knew embarrassingly little, narrated very entertainingly by a true expert.
Give it a try! The Ottos are unbelievable
I got it recommended by @p-hunermund.com, and can 100% endorse. A history of which I knew embarrassingly little, narrated very entertainingly by a true expert.
Give it a try! The Ottos are unbelievable
October 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thanks so much for the endorsement - and get well soon.
Episode 211 out now - see the House of Habsburg hitting rock bottom
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Episode 211 out now - see the House of Habsburg hitting rock bottom
Episode 210 out today
Our journey today will take us back to Prague and its complex religious politics, to Vienna where the people fall for the promises of a populist and to Hungary where one of the greatest generals of the age squares up against the conqueror of Constantinople.
Our journey today will take us back to Prague and its complex religious politics, to Vienna where the people fall for the promises of a populist and to Hungary where one of the greatest generals of the age squares up against the conqueror of Constantinople.
October 16, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Episode 210 out today
Our journey today will take us back to Prague and its complex religious politics, to Vienna where the people fall for the promises of a populist and to Hungary where one of the greatest generals of the age squares up against the conqueror of Constantinople.
Our journey today will take us back to Prague and its complex religious politics, to Vienna where the people fall for the promises of a populist and to Hungary where one of the greatest generals of the age squares up against the conqueror of Constantinople.
Great news - Mojo is back in the Dojo - new episode of the History of the Germans is in production. Normal service resumes on Thursday.
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Great news - Mojo is back in the Dojo - new episode of the History of the Germans is in production. Normal service resumes on Thursday.
The first Habsburg Emperor - who was a bit of a persitent disappointment - or wasn't he?
October 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The first Habsburg Emperor - who was a bit of a persitent disappointment - or wasn't he?
Thanks so much!
Love comments like these... keep them coming
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October 5, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Thanks so much!
Let’s play a silly game
October 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Let’s play a silly game
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Starting to listen to the @hotgpod.bsky.social after this exciting episode. Including a toboggan race with the Pope!
🚨THIS WEEK🚨
If you think the Holy Roman Empire was just political theatre, think again. It played a real role in shaping medieval Christianity and spiritual life. Hear the full story with Dirk Hoffmann-Becking of the @hotgpod.bsky.social .
Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/3330ce
#History #Podcast #Medieval
If you think the Holy Roman Empire was just political theatre, think again. It played a real role in shaping medieval Christianity and spiritual life. Hear the full story with Dirk Hoffmann-Becking of the @hotgpod.bsky.social .
Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/3330ce
#History #Podcast #Medieval
October 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Starting to listen to the @hotgpod.bsky.social after this exciting episode. Including a toboggan race with the Pope!
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🚨 NEXT WEEK🚨
Dive into the fascinating yet often misunderstood history of the Holy Roman Empire! Join us as historian Dirk Hoffman-Becking of the @hotgpod.bsky.social Podcast challenges the lazy quip that 'the Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.'
Dive into the fascinating yet often misunderstood history of the Holy Roman Empire! Join us as historian Dirk Hoffman-Becking of the @hotgpod.bsky.social Podcast challenges the lazy quip that 'the Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.'
September 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 NEXT WEEK🚨
Dive into the fascinating yet often misunderstood history of the Holy Roman Empire! Join us as historian Dirk Hoffman-Becking of the @hotgpod.bsky.social Podcast challenges the lazy quip that 'the Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.'
Dive into the fascinating yet often misunderstood history of the Holy Roman Empire! Join us as historian Dirk Hoffman-Becking of the @hotgpod.bsky.social Podcast challenges the lazy quip that 'the Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.'
In just one year 1438 Albrecht II. rises from mid-ranking duke to king of Hungary, king of Bohemia and king of the Romans.
Was it just because he married the right girl (always recommended), or was his overnight success decades in the making?
historyofthegermans.com/2025/09/25/e...
Was it just because he married the right girl (always recommended), or was his overnight success decades in the making?
historyofthegermans.com/2025/09/25/e...
Episode 208 – Boy Meets Girl, Boy Becomes King • History of the Germans Podcast
A weekly narrative podcast aiming to cover the History of the Germans from 919 -1990
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September 25, 2025 at 6:12 AM
In just one year 1438 Albrecht II. rises from mid-ranking duke to king of Hungary, king of Bohemia and king of the Romans.
Was it just because he married the right girl (always recommended), or was his overnight success decades in the making?
historyofthegermans.com/2025/09/25/e...
Was it just because he married the right girl (always recommended), or was his overnight success decades in the making?
historyofthegermans.com/2025/09/25/e...
On July 9th, 1386 in a field near the Sempach the armies of archduke Leopold of Austria line up against the forces of the city of Lucerne and the men of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden….and the rest is some very interesting history - even without Tell & Winkelried
September 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
On July 9th, 1386 in a field near the Sempach the armies of archduke Leopold of Austria line up against the forces of the city of Lucerne and the men of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden….and the rest is some very interesting history - even without Tell & Winkelried
Ever wondered where the title of archduke comes from? Meet Rudolf the Founder who forged the Habsburgs into the premier league of imperial princes - complete with letters from Julius Caesar and Nero and a walk-on by Hercules’ son Nordic.
Hear all about it here: open.spotify.com/episode/0cNH...
Hear all about it here: open.spotify.com/episode/0cNH...
August 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Ever wondered where the title of archduke comes from? Meet Rudolf the Founder who forged the Habsburgs into the premier league of imperial princes - complete with letters from Julius Caesar and Nero and a walk-on by Hercules’ son Nordic.
Hear all about it here: open.spotify.com/episode/0cNH...
Hear all about it here: open.spotify.com/episode/0cNH...
The chronicle describes the Council of Constance = turning three popes into one…
Not sure what that message might be but why pies? Were they a thing in 15th century Swabia? Would have expected something like Flammkuchen.
At least Brezeln are represented!
At least Brezeln are represented!
August 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The chronicle describes the Council of Constance = turning three popes into one…
Three pretzels, three pies….me thinks there is a subtle message here.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Three pretzels, three pies….me thinks there is a subtle message here.
Bin ich der einzige dem das Wort “Biodeutsche” sauer aufstößt? Ich habe das Wort jetzt schon mehrmals in Podcasts gehört die ansonsten nicht AfD-lasting sind. Gibt es da etwas was ich nicht verstehe?
August 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Bin ich der einzige dem das Wort “Biodeutsche” sauer aufstößt? Ich habe das Wort jetzt schon mehrmals in Podcasts gehört die ansonsten nicht AfD-lasting sind. Gibt es da etwas was ich nicht verstehe?
Here is what I would suggest:
The last season (186-201)does take you through Southern Germany, specifically Nürnberg, Augsburg, Mainz and Rothenburg.
As for Bamberg, there are 3 episodes on emperor Henry II who was crucial for Bamberg (17-19). Maybe also have look at episode 50.
Have a lovely time!
The last season (186-201)does take you through Southern Germany, specifically Nürnberg, Augsburg, Mainz and Rothenburg.
As for Bamberg, there are 3 episodes on emperor Henry II who was crucial for Bamberg (17-19). Maybe also have look at episode 50.
Have a lovely time!
@hotgpod.bsky.social hey Dirk, im heading to Würzburg on Holiday and plan to visit Nürnberg/Bamberg/Rothenburg & vllt Main. Would you recommend relistening to any other episodes other than these I’ve found via search? Thanks! 🙏
August 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Here is what I would suggest:
The last season (186-201)does take you through Southern Germany, specifically Nürnberg, Augsburg, Mainz and Rothenburg.
As for Bamberg, there are 3 episodes on emperor Henry II who was crucial for Bamberg (17-19). Maybe also have look at episode 50.
Have a lovely time!
The last season (186-201)does take you through Southern Germany, specifically Nürnberg, Augsburg, Mainz and Rothenburg.
As for Bamberg, there are 3 episodes on emperor Henry II who was crucial for Bamberg (17-19). Maybe also have look at episode 50.
Have a lovely time!
I always had my suspicions about the Medici, and that was before I realised they liked stepping on dolphins.
August 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I always had my suspicions about the Medici, and that was before I realised they liked stepping on dolphins.
We are between seasons, so a great opportunity to showcase podcasts I like and listen to, like Paul Bavill’s History rage. Check out this episode where Roger Moorhouse let rip about Stauffenberg, or more precisely the way we remember the July 20th assassination attempt.
www.historyrage.com
www.historyrage.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
We are between seasons, so a great opportunity to showcase podcasts I like and listen to, like Paul Bavill’s History rage. Check out this episode where Roger Moorhouse let rip about Stauffenberg, or more precisely the way we remember the July 20th assassination attempt.
www.historyrage.com
www.historyrage.com
They say you should never meet your heroes in the flesh. However, I can recommend meeting them in bronze…
July 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
They say you should never meet your heroes in the flesh. However, I can recommend meeting them in bronze…
That is some full armour!
Armour was the most expensive things. 15th century nobleman possessed. The makers were treated like rockstars.
The dominant centres for the making of armour were Augsburg, Nürnberg, Innsbruck and Milan.
These were the Silicon Valleys and Shenzhens of its time.
Armour was the most expensive things. 15th century nobleman possessed. The makers were treated like rockstars.
The dominant centres for the making of armour were Augsburg, Nürnberg, Innsbruck and Milan.
These were the Silicon Valleys and Shenzhens of its time.
July 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
That is some full armour!
Armour was the most expensive things. 15th century nobleman possessed. The makers were treated like rockstars.
The dominant centres for the making of armour were Augsburg, Nürnberg, Innsbruck and Milan.
These were the Silicon Valleys and Shenzhens of its time.
Armour was the most expensive things. 15th century nobleman possessed. The makers were treated like rockstars.
The dominant centres for the making of armour were Augsburg, Nürnberg, Innsbruck and Milan.
These were the Silicon Valleys and Shenzhens of its time.
When in Strasbourg - do not miss the Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame. That is where they keep the originals of the sculptures of the facade. Amazing!
July 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
When in Strasbourg - do not miss the Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame. That is where they keep the originals of the sculptures of the facade. Amazing!
I published a new trailer for the show to help you to shoose which of te 200 episodes and 10 seasons you want to listen to: youtu.be/bMt70Jcd0IQ
A new trailer for the History of the Germans Podcast - How to listen to the show
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July 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I published a new trailer for the show to help you to shoose which of te 200 episodes and 10 seasons you want to listen to: youtu.be/bMt70Jcd0IQ