The History of Cologne

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

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Recent episodes

  • #102 A Stroll Through 1300: A Historical Walk Across Medieval CologneOct 12, 2026 · 38 min
  • #101 Founding of Düsseldorf and the Aftermath of WorringenJul 27, 2026 · 28 min
  • #100 The Battle of Worringen 1288Jun 27, 2026 · 42 min
  • #99 The Great Treason of 1288 - Cologne joins the Battle of WorringenJun 4, 2026 · 34 min
  • #98 A Who’s Who of the Battle of Worringen 1288May 11, 2026 · 34 min
  • #97 The Limburg War of SuccessionMar 31, 2026 · 27 min
  • #96 The Holy Roman Empire at the Time of the Battle of WorringenMar 9, 2026 · 29 min
  • #95 The 1275 Friendship Treaty: Siegfried von Westerburg and Cologne’s New Gothic City SealNov 24, 2025 · 38 min
  • #94 The Expulsion of the Wise Men and the Aftermath of the Battle of UlrepforteNov 3, 2025 · 35 min
  • #93 The Battle at UlrepforteOct 14, 2025 · 40 min

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