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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 Science Sciences sociales
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    • #95 The 1275 Friendship Treaty: Siegfried von Westerburg and Cologne’s New Gothic City Seal

      #95 The 1275 Friendship Treaty: Siegfried von Westerburg and Cologne’s New Gothic City Seal
      Nov 24 2025
      In 1275, Cologne entered an unexpected agreement that reshaped its relationship with one of the most powerful men in the empire: the new Archbishop of Cologne. At the same time, the city received a remarkable new Gothic seal—an object that tells us more about medieval identity, politics, and ambition than any charter ever could. How did all this come together? And why did it matter so much? Join us as we follow the early moves in a story that will echo all the way to Worringen.
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      38 min
    • #94 The Expulsion of the Wise Men and the Aftermath of the Battle of Ulrepforte

      #94 The Expulsion of the Wise Men and the Aftermath of the Battle of Ulrepforte
      Nov 3 2025
      1271: Three years after civil war tore Cologne apart, the aging Dominican friar Albertus Magnus was sent to end the deadlock between a captive archbishop and an ambitious count. But peace always comes at a cost — and in Cologne, that cost would change the balance of power for a century.
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      35 min
    • #93 The Battle at Ulrepforte

      #93 The Battle at Ulrepforte
      Oct 14 2025
      On a dark October night in 1268, a secret tunnel, a betrayed alliance, and a struggle for power would decide the fate of medieval Cologne. What began as a feud between wealthy families turned into a bloody street battle beneath the city walls. Who dug the hole—and who paid the price? Join us as we uncover the forgotten story of the Battle of Ulrepforte.
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      40 min
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