The History of Cologne

By: 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: 1198
    2020-present Willem Fromm
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Episodes
  • #75 A Royal Welcome: The English Princess Isabella's Arrival in Cologne in 1235

    #75 A Royal Welcome: The English Princess Isabella's Arrival in Cologne in 1235
    Jul 15 2024
    Explore the grand welcome of Princess Isabella of England in Cologne on May 24, 1235, as the city celebrated her arrival with festivities, jousting, and a display of its diverse social classes.
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    35 mins
  • #74 An Eternal Dispute: The Rise of the Mühlengasse family 1237

    #74 An Eternal Dispute: The Rise of the Mühlengasse family 1237
    Jun 24 2024
    Explore the political turmoil of 13th century Cologne as powerful patrician families, like the Weise von der Mühlengasse, clash with the archbishopric. Discover the conflicts, accusations, and street battles that shaped the city's future and altered the balance of power among its elite.
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    33 mins
  • #73 A brief History of the Neumarkt Square

    #73 A brief History of the Neumarkt Square
    Jun 3 2024
    We explore the history of the Neumarkt Square. Meaning "New Market" in English, the square is not that new anymore. Founded in 1076 it has seen a lot since then.
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    44 mins
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