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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" https://historyofthegermans.com/

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 3d

it is a bit knitpicky I know - but that is marketing...

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 3d

Neither Rudolf, nor Albrecht I, Frederick the hndsome or Albrecht II were crowned emperors.

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 3d

so, who do you think was the first Habsburg emperor?

History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 3d

absolutely - this was great fun!

History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 3d

The first Habsburg Emperor - who was a bit of a persitent disappointment - or wasn't he?

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much!

History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 3d

Love comments like these... keep them coming
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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s play a silly game

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Loukas (they/them)🏳️‍⚧️ @loukas.bsky.social · 7d

Starting to listen to the @hotgpod.bsky.social after this exciting episode. Including a toboggan race with the Pope!

History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 7d

🚨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

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 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.'

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 13d

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?
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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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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · 26d

This is interesting. I used to go skiing in (the) Tyrol during the 80s and 90s and the locals were adamant calling it “Das Tirol”. And when I started talking about it, I found the same expression in German and English texts. But you are right, when I checked just now, it is old fashioned.

History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Episode 205 – Sempach, Death of a Duke, Birth of a Nation • History of the Germans Podcast

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 Much of what hads be...

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 29

A vicar, an imam and a rabbit go into a bar. The rabbit says to the barman - I must be here because of autocorrect…

History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 29

Norix not Nordic…autocorrect.

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 21

Ew episode just landed! historyofthegermans.com/2025/08/21/e...

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 14

Dinge wie “British Asian” sind akzeptiert weil die Asian Community sich selbst so nennt, nicht weil der Rest der Gesellschaft es so will.

History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 14

Das ist interessant. In England gibt es kein Wort für “biodeutsche”, zumindest nicht im offiziellen Diskurs. Das würde als inherent rassistisch gesehen, nach dem Motto es gibt “echte” Briten und solche die es nicht sind.

History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 11

If they only were still selling canalettos..

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 7

The chronicle describes the Council of Constance = turning three popes into one…

Lukas Michelbacher @lmichelbacher.bsky.social · Aug 7

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!

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 7

Three pretzels, three pies….me thinks there is a subtle message here.

Lukas Michelbacher @lmichelbacher.bsky.social · Aug 7

Paging @hotgpod.bsky.social

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 5

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?

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 2

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!

Lady Pixie Donnington @ladydonnington.bsky.social · Aug 2

@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! 🙏

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History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social · Aug 1

I always had my suspicions about the Medici, and that was before I realised they liked stepping on dolphins.

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