From Triumph to Tragedy: The Life and Death of Engelbert From wielding both spiritual and secular authority to navigating treacherous political landscapes, Engelbert's (1185-1225) story is one of ambition, intrigue, and enduring fascination. Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of this enigmatic historical figure. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

An episode about relics, trade, politics and guilds Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

Reconquer Jerusalem with children and without violence? That was the plan in 1212 in Cologne Even 800 years on, this idea still horrifies me. Hundreds, if not thousands, of children are said to have run away to follow an underage preacher from Cologne called St Nicholas to Jerusalem. The destination? The reconquest of Jerusalem. Without weapons and mainly with children. In this episode, you will find out what is true and what the background is. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

In 1205 the German Throne Dispute is raging on with Cologne in the middle of it Two Kings, Philipp of Swabia of the Hohenstaufen and Otto IV of the Welfs, are fighting for the crown in the empire. If the German Throne Dispute around 1200 was not complicated enough, two Cologne Archbishops are also fighting for their, in their eyes, rightful place, as Cologne's city ruler. Adolf of Altena vs. Bruno of Sayn. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

It is only thanks to Cologne's help that Otto IV can continue to assert himself in the power struggle for the crown of the empire. The German Throne Dispute at the beginning of the 13th century continues and Cologne is right in the middle of it. The German Throne Dispute was a complex struggle for power and legitimacy in the Holy Roman Empire. After the death of Emperor Henry VI in 1197, a conflict broke out over the succession between the Guelphs, represented by Otto IV, and the Hohenstaufen dynasty, represented by Philip of Swabia. This dispute drew various European powers, including the Pop ..read more

For Christmas and the year coming to an end I give you two Cologne legends Young Hermann Josef is a poor boy at the end of the 12th century. But his life changes when he offers an apple to a statue of St. Mary. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

Why is the ugliest square in Cologne named after an emperor from the 12th century? The Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Frederick I Barbarossa was a promoter of Cologne's development. Even though he often sided against the city on the Rhine river. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

As a teenager, have you ever had a party when your parents weren't at home? This or something similar is also the behaviour of Cologne 1179 Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

A economic dispute between and Cologne breaks out in 1169 with Flemish cities - Help comes from Henry II of England English King Henry II saves Cologne in 1176 from an economic dispute the city was going to loose. Why and how? Learn more about it in this episode Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more

With a special look at the Shrine of the Holy Three Kings/Magi A Golden Chamber stacked with bones in St. Ursula, why shrines were important in everyday life of medieval Cologne and how the Shrine of the Holy Three Kings (Magi) was built. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here ..read more