Ep. 17: Henry II (1002-1024) - The (not yet) Holy Emperor
As Otto III's dead body is brought home by his friends, all his dreams and policies collapse behind him. The Emperor had died aged 22 without an heir and he had no brothers or even uncles left. So who...
13 Maj 202133min
Ep. 16: Germany in the year 1000 - The Imperial Church System
This is part 2 of our rundown of the economic and social situation in Germany around the year 1000. The third and highest social strata were the "Oratores", those who pray, the priests, monks and bish...
6 Maj 202134min
Ep. 15: Germany in the year 1000 - Climate, Agriculture, Economy and Medieval Hygiene
In this episode we talk about the economy, society, infrastructure and art at the turn of the first millennium. We will look at changes in climate, agriculture, monetary system and warfare. We will ta...
29 Apr 202127min
Ep. 14: Otto III (983-1002) - The End of a Dream
After part one of Otto III's "Restoration of the Empire of the Romans" had been a bloody affair, he now embarks on a strenuous display of religious devotion. That includes a trip to Gniezno, the grave...
22 Apr 202135min
Ep. 13: Otto III (983-1002) - The Wonder of the World
Otto III is one of the most controversial emperor in German medieval history. Was he just an uncontrollable teenager with dramatic mood swings? Or did he plan the Restoration of the Empire of the Roma...
15 Apr 202131min
Ep. 12: Otto III (983-1002) - The Regency of Theophanu and Adelheid
Having rescued the reign and possibly life of 4-year-old king Otto III his mother, the byzantine princess Theophanu and later his grandmother Adelheid continue Ottonian policies. This time gives birth...
2 Apr 202133min
Ep. 11: Otto III (983-1002) - Woe the Land that is Governed by a Child
When 4-year-old king Otto III is crowned king riders bang on the door of Aachen Cathedral with news that his father, Otto II had died 16 days earlier. Immediately the archenemy of the family, Henry th...
25 Mars 202125min
Ep. 10: Otto II (973-983) - The Misfortunes One Can Endure
Having suppressed the customary early reign rebellion, Otto II makes some poor appointments that result in war with France and estrangement from his mother. Once that has been patched up, he embarks o...
18 Mars 202133min
