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Myopia MoviesMan of SteelThis week on Myopia Movies, we learn how the world became entranced with Henry Cavill and started to fall out with Zack Snyder. We watched Man of Steel home to the world's most vindictive Pa Kent and the one where Superman kills thousands in his final fight.
Happy Thanksgiving from us at Myopia and safe shopping and travels today!
How will Man of Steel hold up?
Host: Nic
Panel: Keiko, Matthew, Nur, Alex
Directed by Zack Snyder
Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Antj...
2025-11-281h 42Myopia MoviesMan of SteelThis week on Myopia Movies, we learn how the world became entranced with Henry Cavill and started to fall out with Zack Snyder. We watched Man of Steel home to the world's most vindictive Pa Kent and the one where Superman kills thousands in his final fight.
Happy Thanksgiving from us at Myopia and safe shopping and travels today!
How will Man of Steel hold up?
Host: Nic
Panel: Keiko, Matthew, Nur, Alex
Directed by Zack Snyder
Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Antj...
2025-11-281h 42
The Empire in the 15th CenturyOrigin Stories - Mainz and HessenThis week we are setting off on our tour of the empire for real. And where better to start than with the most senior, most august of the seven prince Electors, the archbishop of Mainz, archchancellor of the empire, and holder of the decisive vote in imperial elections. We have already encountered a number of archbishops of Mainz in this podcast, from the treacherous Frederick who tried to overthrow Otto the Great (ep.3), to Willigis, the eminence grise of the empire under Otto II, Otto III and Henry II (ep.10-19) , Adalbert, first advisor and then adversary...
2025-09-3041 min
History of the GermansEp. 186 - Origin Stories - Mainz and HessenThis week we are setting off on our tour of the empire for real. And where better to start than with the most senior, most august of the seven prince Electors, the archbishop of Mainz, archchancellor of the empire, and holder of the decisive vote in imperial elections. We have already encountered a number of archbishops of Mainz in this podcast, from the treacherous Frederick who tried to overthrow Otto the Great (ep.3), to Willigis, the eminence grise of the empire under Otto II, Otto III and Henry II (ep.10-19) , Adalbert, first advisor and then adversary...
2025-03-2041 min
Frederick II Stupor MundiEp. 22 (91) - Hohenstaufen Epilogue - from Manfred of Sicily to the execution of KonradinWhen Frederick II died in 1250 there were four legitimate male descendants of the emperor, his son Konrad IV, elected king of the Romans, his son Henry, a mere six years old, but from most noble blood, his son Manfred from his relationship with Bianca Lancia who had married on her deathbed. And there was a grandson, the child of his unlucky oldest son Henry (VII). 18 years later when this episode ends, the House of Hohenstaufen will be wiped from the face of the earth. Lets find out how that could happen..The music for the show is...
2024-09-2033 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 19 (40) - Henry V's Cunning Plan - Pope Paschal II offers to hand back all imperial fiefs which causes havocIn this episode we will see whether young Henry V will do any better at ending the conflict between Pope and Emperor, featuring one of the most audacious political moves seen in this conflict.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history...
2024-09-0327 min
Frederick BarbarossaEp. 19 (62) The Fall of Henry the LionThis episode deals with, guess what, the fall of Henry the Lion from his position as duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The interesting bit is not so much whether it happened, that is pretty obvious, but why it happened. When I learned about it in school, it was seen as the greatest moment of Barbarossa’s career, taking down the eternal rival of the Hohenstaufen family, but today, historians see it very differently. Follow along and make up your own mind. Talking about following along, there is an episode website at Episode 62 - The Fall of Henry the Lion • Histo...
2024-09-0240 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 18 (39) - The End of Emperor Henry IVThis week we will talk about the last years of Henry IV, which, as hard as it is to believe, holds a final humiliation that capped the pain this man had already endured.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_g...
2024-09-0127 min
Face Amassment of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessE.T.A. Hoffmann - Ein Lebensbild in Anekdoten (ungekürzt) - Bernd HesseHören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos beihttps://epod.spaceTitel: E.T.A. Hoffmann - Ein Lebensbild in Anekdoten (ungekürzt)Autor: Bernd HesseErzähler: Bernd Hesse, Jörg PetzelFormat: UnabridgedSpieldauer: 2:57:53Sprache: DeutschVeröffentlichungsdatum: 08-16-2024Herausgeber: ZebralutionKategorien: Fiction & Literature, GeneralZusammenfassung:Der Zwerg Zinnober, das Fräulein Scuderi, der Mönch Medardus, der sprechende und schriftstellernde Kater Murr - bunt ist die Palette der hoffmannesken Figuren, der zarten oder garstigen Märchengestalten, der Doppelgänger, Träumer, versc...
2024-08-172h 57
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 36 - Henry IV is Coming HomeHis coronation barely two months hence, Henry IV leaves Rome without capturing Gregory VII. The Pope's powerful vassal, Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia and greatest of Norman warlords was approaching with an army of 36,000. Henry no longer needs Rome, what he needs to do is get back to Germany and bring peace to the war-ravaged country. A u-turn in his policies helps to gain support amongst bishops and magnates so that by 1089, the country is largely pacified for the first time in 17 years.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl...
2024-08-0625 min
The Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356Ep. 19 (156) – What price a CrownThe year is 1346 and we have, yes, another succession crisis. Without checking through my 1500 pages of transcripts, I have counted a total of 14 contested imperial elections in the 427 years we have covered so far. Henry the Fowler, Herny II, Henry IV, Henry V, Lothar III, Konrad III, Philip of Swabia, Otto IV, Frederick II, Konrad IV, Richard of Cornwall, Adolf of Nassau, Albrecht of Habsburg and Ludwig the Bavarians all had to contend with anti-kings or severe opposition to their ascension to the throne.I guess you are bored with these and so were the citizens of...
2024-08-0125 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 14 (35) - To Rome! To Rome! - Henry IV takes revenge on pope Gregory VIIThe Rebellion in Germany under control Henry can finally go after his true nemesis, Pope Gregory VII. He sets out for Rome on a journey he thought may just take four months but ended up taking four years..The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germans...
2024-07-3024 min
The Ottonians - Die OttonenEp. 19 - Henry II and the House of God - How a pious monarch organises his successiono understand Henry II you have to start at the end. When he died, he had made no succession plan whatsoever. He was convinced that he had moulded the kingdom into a House of god run by pious monks and observant bishops. If the House of God pleased the lord, he would appoint a new successor, and if not, well the good riddance.Though his policy of strengthening and dominating the church could be looked at as a political ploy to expand the royal prerogative, the more likely truth is that it was only a side effect...
2024-07-2836 min
Saxony and Eastward ExpansionEp. 14 (108) – From Saxony to Saxonies - The Fragmentation of the duchy of Henry the LionThese last few episodes you may have wondered how all this hangs together. This week we will try to resolve this question. What we will talk about is how the great stem duchy of Saxony fell apart. And there are two stories about that. One is the story of Henry the Lion and his fall in 1180. That story has been repeated over and over again and put into a context of rivalry between the Welf and the Hohenstaufen, between Guelfs and Ghibellines. It makes for a great story of betrayal and revenge. But it is also partly wrong and...
2024-07-2733 min
History of the GermansEp. 156 – What Price a Crown - Karl IV fight for the throneThe year is 1346 and we have, yes, another succession crisis. Without checking through my 1500 pages of transcripts, I have counted a total f 14 contested imperial elections in the 427 years we have covered so far. Henry the Fowler, Herny II, Henry IV, Henry V, Lothar III, Konrad III, Philip of Swabia, Otto IV, Frederick II, Konrad IV, Richard of Cornwall, Adolf of Nassau, Albrecht of Habsburg and Ludwig the Bavarians all had to contend with anti-kings or severe opposition to their ascension to the throne. I guess you are bored with these and so were the citizens of...
2024-07-2525 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 13 (34) - Gaining the Upper Hand - Henry IV defeats the anti-king Rudolf von RheinfeldenHenry IV departs from Canossa having been released from the ban. But does that mean all his troubles are over? Far from it. His enemies in Germany gather to elect a new king and the war of words turns into a war of swords.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFa...
2024-07-2328 min
The Ottonians - Die OttonenEp.18 - Henry II Goes Forth002-1018 AD Once king Henry II has established his rule, he has to face up to a new and increasingly powerful rival. Duke (later King) Boleslav the Brave of Poland has created a large and coherent polity to the east of Germany. When he takes over the counties of Meissen and Lausitz and even Bohemia, war becomes inevitable. Hampered by his own barons being tied to Boleslav by political interest and family ties, Henry II shocks the world by getting into an alliance with the pagan Slavs.In the meantime the Italian nobles have elected one of...
2024-07-2132 min
The Ottonians - Die OttonenEp.17 - The (not yet) holy Emperor Henry IIAs 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 should be king? Will it be Hermann of Swabia, from the eternally loyal Konradiner family, Otto of Worms, the dead emperor's closest relative, Count Ekkehard of Meissen, the mighty warrior, Count Ezzo, the nouveau riche husband of Otto III's sister, or Henry of Bavaria, son of a rebel, grandson of a rebel but great-grandson of king Henry the Fowler and therefore...
2024-07-1433 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 11 (32) - Hildebrand, not Pope but false Monk - Emperor Henry IV confronts the PopeThe rise of the papacy since 1046 is almost linear. The popes throw off the chokehold of the roman aristocracy, they take over leadership of the church reform movement from the emperors, and by the end of the pontificate of Alexander II the Holy See has become universal with kings hailing the pope and not the emperor as their overlord.In 1073 Hildebrand, the eminence grise of the last 20 years ascends the throne of St. Peter. His view of the role of the papacy goes even further than his predecessors. We know this because he laid it out in...
2024-07-0946 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 10 (31) - The (second) Saxon War - The nobles rebel against "the imperial tyrant"In 1065 king Henry IV begins his personal rule. After 9 years of regency., the last 3 of which under a government of barons headed by archbishop Anno of Cologne, imperial power is much diminished. Prelates and lords are raiding the imperial purse, when the barons force the young king to dismiss his main adviser, he realises that the previous model of kingship no longer operates. He cannot rely on the oaths of fealty sworn by his counts and dukes, nor can he put faith in the Imperial Church System his predecessors could draw on.He chooses the royal lands...
2024-07-0237 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 9 (30) - Three Roads to Canossa - Lay Piety, Reform Papacy and the Saxon RebellionEmperor Henry III is dead. The realm is now in the hands of his widow, Agnes of Poitou who rules on behalf of the six-year-old king Henry IV. Agnes is no Theophanu and no Adelheid. Not that she is incompetent, she just isn't absolutely brilliant, and absolutely brilliant is the baseline necessary to manage this fragile situation.The relationship between the central imperial power and the magnates has flipped, and instead of all-powerful emperors, the dukes, counts and bishops do what they like. And Henry III's bête noire, Godfrey the Bearded is more powerful than ever.
2024-06-2543 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 8 (29) - The Last Years of Henry III - Tyrant or consolidator of power?In 1046 Henry III reached the zenith of his rule. He deposed three unworthy popes and replaced them with serious churchmen who will bring the necessary reforms about. Domestically he is in control of the three Eastern European states, Poland, Bohemia and Hungary and the restless Lotharingians seem settled.How did it come about that by 1056 the chronicler writes that "both the foremost men and the lesser men of the kingdom began more and more to murmur against the emperor. They complained he had long since departed from his original conduct of justice, peace, piety, fear of god...
2024-06-1829 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 7 (28) - Three Popes with One Stone - The Council of Sutri in 1046In 1046 Henry III finally has time to go to Rome and claim the imperial crown. All he wants is get in, get crowned and get out before the Malaria season. He encounters a problem when he finds out that the current pope Gregory VI has bought the papacy for cold hard cash, a sin that could invalidate his coronation. Henry III gets involved, deposes all three competing popes and inadvertently starts a chain of events that ends in what Norman Cantor calls "the first of the three world revolutions".The music for the show is Flute Sonata...
2024-06-1134 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyHenry III Comin' in Smoothly - The first seamless transition of power from father to son in 70 yearsFor the first time in almost 70 years the transition from one king/emperor to the next is smooth. Konrad II was not only one of the most successful medieval rulers, he also managed to live long enough for his son Henry III to grow up to adulthood before taking over.Henry III is outwardly quite different from his father, well educated, deeply immersed in the concepts of sacred kingship and immensely powerful even before he had become king. But at the same time he shares Konrad's steely determination and aggressive nature.Items 1-3 on his...
2024-05-2428 min
Frederick II Stupor MundiA Breaking of Oaths - The Civil War between Philipp of Swabia and Otto IVThe kingdom is in turmoil. Two pretenders fight for supremacy. On the one side, Philipp of Swabia, son of the emperor Barbarossa, brother of Emperor Henry VI. and head of the House of Hohenstaufen. In the opposite corner stands Otto IV., son of Henry the Lion, protégé of king Richard the Lionheart and preferred candidate of pope Innocent III. protagonists are the imperial princes who play the two kings against each other for their personal gain, swearing fealty one day and breaking it the next. It only ends with murder most foul.The music for the sh...
2024-05-2232 min
Frederick BarbarossaKonrad's Coup - The Hohenstaufen Konrad III snatches the crown from the Welf1138-1142 This week we will watch another candidate having the royal title snatched from his fingers. Henry the Proud, duke of Bavaria, duke of Saxony, Margrave of Tuscany and Este, richest landowner in Germany and Italy, son-in-law of the previous emperor and his designated successor is a shoo in for the imperial title.Only Conrad of Hohenstaufen, failed anti-king and hero of the Italian campaign together with his friend, Albero, archbishop of Trier and James Bond of the 12th century dare to disagree.Will it be the German nobles or again the church who will...
2024-05-2029 min
Saxony and Eastward ExpansionEp. 4 (98) - The Rift - The Saxon Nobles and the Emperors fall out over what to do with the EastThis week we are talking about the rift that is opening up between the Saxons and the Empire. For 80 years Saxony had been the centre of imperial power and the Ottonians had been supportive of the Saxon nobles’ policy vis-à-vis the Wends and Poland. All that Is about to change. The new emperor Henry II, though a direct descendant of Henry the Fowler, was no Saxon. For three generations his family had been dukes of Bavaria and all that exposure to the despised southerners had rubbed off. The Saxons were too divided to field their own candidate, but tha...
2024-05-1827 min
The Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356Ep. 11 (148) - Imperial Swansong – the End of Henry VII’s Campaign in ItalyThe year is 1312 and Henry VII is finally embarking on his journey to Rome that will bring about the first imperial coronation in almost a century and hence the formal end to the Interregnum, the time without emperors.Becoming emperor is hard enough, but being emperor is even harder, as the first Luxemburger to ascend the throne of Charlemagne will find out. Hope for an end to the never ending civil wars in Italy lay buried under the rotting corpses before Brescia. Henry VII is no longer a unifying figure in Italy, just simply the leader of th...
2024-05-1637 min
History of the GermansEp. 148 - Imperial Swansong – the End of Henry VII’s Campaign in ItalyThe year is 1312 and Henry VII is finally embarking on his journey to Rome that will bring about the first imperial coronation in almost a century and hence the formal end to the Interregnum, the time without emperors. Becoming emperor is hard enough, but being emperor is even harder, as the first Luxemburger to ascend the throne of Charlemagne will find out. Hope for an end to the never ending civil wars in Italy lay buried under the rotting corpses before Brescia. Henry VII is no longer a unifying figure in Italy, just simply the leader of...
2024-05-1637 minFrederick II Stupor MundiOne Pope, Three Emperors - Emperor Henry VI is dead and his son just 3 years oldThis week we will see the reverse of 1046 when there was one emperor choosing between three popes. Today, we have one Pope, given the choice between three emperors. How could that happen? Last time we looked we had Henry VI. at the peak of his reign, being king of Sicily, having pushed through the inheritability of the imperial title and de-facto encircled the pope militarily. But now, just 2 years later the picture is reversed. There is a reason the wheel of fortune is one of the favourite subjects of high medieval art..The music for the show...
2024-05-1530 min
History of the GermansEp. 147 – Brescia or Bust – Henry VII’s Big Mistake(s)Henry VII had gained control of most of Northern Italy in less than three months. It will take him 9 months to lose it all again. How did he go from bringer of peace and justice and all out saviour of Italy to brutal conqueror and godless tyrant? Let’s find out.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, trans...
2024-05-0934 min
The Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356Ep. 10 (147) - Brescia or Bust - Henry VII Three MistakesHenry VII had gained control of most of Northern Italy in less than three months. It will take him 9 months to lose it all again. How did he go from bringer of peace and justice and all out savior of Italy to brutal conqueror and godless tyrant? Let’s find out.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, trans...
2024-05-0934 minFrederick II Stupor MundiClouds on the Horizon - Pope and emperor Henry VI clash over SicilyThis week we will watch Henry VI’s attempts to make the papacy comfortable with the fact that their neighbour to the south is now the same as their neighbour to the North. Pope Celestin may see it as encirclement by a family whose track record as sons of mother church had been to say it politely, a bit patchy. But Henry VI thinks there is a way to make this work.Let’s see…The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as...
2024-05-0829 min
History of the GermansEp. 146 – The Return of the King – Henry VII’s Journey to RomeIn the winter of 1310 the emperor elect Henry VII not yet 40 years of age and every inch a king appears in Italy. An Italy torn apart by incessant violence, between and within the cities. Allegedly it is a struggle between the pro-imperial Ghibellines and the pro-papal Guelphs, but 60 years after the last emperor had set foot on Italian soil and seven years after the pope has left for Avignon, these designations have become just names without meaning, monikers hiding the naked ambitions of the powerful families.The poet Dante Aligheri projects the hopes of many desperate exiles...
2024-05-0233 min
The Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356Ep. 9 (146) – The Return of the King – Henry VII’s Journey to RomeIn the winter of 1310 the emperor elect Henry VII not yet 40 years of age and every inch a king appears in Italy. An Italy torn apart by incessant violence, between and within the cities. Allegedly it is a struggle between the pro-imperial Ghibellines and the pro-papal Guelphs, but 60 years after the last emperor had set foot on Italian soil and seven years after the pope has left for Avignon, these designations have become just names without meaning, monikers hiding the naked ambitions of the powerful families.The poet Dante Aligheri projects the hopes of many desperate exiles...
2024-05-0233 minFrederick II Stupor MundiTo Catch a King - What to do with Richard the Lionheart and his ransom?There is one story from the Middle Ages that most people know, the imprisonment and ransom of King Richard the Lionheart of England. The chivalric knight and hero of the Third Crusade is cowardly set upon by a gallery of villains, his brother, John Lackland, the King of France, Phillippe Auguste and the money grabbing emperor Henry VI, ably assisted by duke Leopold of Austria. We will look at this story from Henry VI. perspective which make Richard look a lot less compelling.And we throw in one more great story - the birth of an emperor...
2024-05-0127 minFrederick II Stupor MundiFrom Father to Son - Emperor Henry VI takes overWhen Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph in 1190 the crown transfers to his eldest surviving son, Henry, known to History as Henry VI.This is the first time since the accession to personal rule of Emperor Henry III in 1039 that the imperial crown moves from father to grown up son without a glitch. In the previous 150 years, the passing of an emperor had been a dramatic event where all the cards were dealt anew. Just remember, Henry IV came to the throne as a child, Henry V by rebellion against his father, Lother III wasn’t in an...
2024-04-2732 min
Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyEp. 1 (22) Konrad II, Who Would Have Thought - Electing a most unlikely successor to Henry IIOn July 13th, 1024 Emperor Henry II died without an heir. not only that, but his family has so comprehensively died out, there is not a single descendant in the male line left. Fear of unrest and civil war grips the inhabitants of the empire.An election is called for early September, as quickly as such things could be organised in the 11th century. The upper echelons of society debate a long list of candidates before agreeing on a shortlist of just two, both named Konrad, both from the same clan of Salian Franks.Medieval imperial...
2024-04-2736 min
The Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356Ep. 7 (144) – The Rise of the House of Luxembourg - The election of Emperor Henry VIIOn November 27th, 1308 the prince electors chose Henry VII, count of Luxemburg to be their new king of the Romans and future emperor. Little did they know that this decision will give rise to a dynasty that will rule the empire for as many decades as the Ottonian, the Salian and the Hohenstaufen had. A dynasty that featured such emblems of chivalric pride as the blind king John of Bohemia, builders of cities and empires like Charles IV and finally, in a faint mirror image of the height of medieval imperial power, an emperor who engineers the deposition of...
2024-04-1223 min
History of the GermansEp. 144 - The Rise of the House of Luxembourg - The election of Emperor Henry VIIOn November 27th, 1308 the prince electors chose Henry VII, count of Luxemburg to be their new king of the Romans and future emperor. Little did they know that this decision will give rise to a dynasty that will rule the empire for as many decades as the Ottonian, the Salian and the Hohenstaufen had. A dynasty that featured such emblems of chivalric pride as the blind king John of Bohemia, builders of cities and empires like Charles IV and finally, in a faint mirror image of the height of medieval imperial power, an emperor who engineers the deposition of...
2024-04-1123 min
The Ottonians - Die OttonenA Dog's Breakfast - Otto the not yet great makes some bad mistakesHenry the Fowler ended the tradition of splitting the kingdom amongst the male heirs. So far, so wise. But, and there is always a but, what he did not work out was what to do with the spares. And there were quite a few spares about, three in total. How will Henry's designated heir, Otto I manage?The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.Home...
2024-03-3125 min
Study Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" Ep 11 with Nick BeningIn episode 11, you will hear from a student in the aviation program of the University of North Dakota! Learn what is important for students in the US to succeed in their specific program and in the classroom. Also, hear about why Nick believes that even uncommon places such as ND are a great fit for international students.
2024-01-2232 min
Thomas fragt#3 Henry Hoffmann: Studium in den USAHenry Hoffmann ist ein Autor und Podcaster. Henry klärt über das Studium in den USA auf.
2023-11-041h 20Study Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" Ep 10 with Kaylyn BondyKaylyn Bondy is the Vice President for Student Affairs at Bismarck State College. You might be wondering what she does - listen in and learn about all the important aspects she is dealing with to make the lives of students so much more enjoyable and your experience in the U.S. one you will never forget!
She also speaks to her experience as an international student herself and what you will gain from such an experience.
Listen in!
2023-10-1635 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" Ep9 with Kim WeismannIn episode 9, you will learn from an Associate Dean at Bismarck State College what she does, what benefits international students bring to the classroom, and why YOU should definitely study in the U.S. as well.
Also, learn about a funny story about Henry in the States and his first job there!
2023-09-0438 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" Ep8 with Santeri SeppinenIn this episode, Santeri, a good friend from Finland joins us to tell his incredible story about how he ended up studying in the U.S.
What made him chose the two different universities he attended? What road trips can he recommend? And how can you learn from his choice of classes for yourself?
Tune in!
2023-07-1032 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep7 with Taichi KozakiIn episode 7, we are welcoming Taichi. He grew up in Japan and after being in the U.S. to learn English, he knew he wanted to study there as well. At a college fair in Japan, he was approached by Seattle Central College and pursued a liberal arts degree at the community college there. After, he transferred and tells us about the entire process. Learn how he has learned to love the States so much, that he even worked there for a year after graduation.
He also has some insights into how international students can offset tuition...
2023-06-1938 min
History of the GermansEp. 108 – From Saxony to Saxonies - The Fragmentation of the Great Stem duchy of Henry the LionThese last few episodes you may have wondered how all this hangs together. This week we will try to resolve this question. What we will talk about is how the great stem duchy of Saxony fell apart. And there are two stories about that. One is the story of Henry the Lion and his fall in 1180. That story has been repeated over and over again and put into a context of rivalry between the Welf and the Hohenstaufen, between Guelfs and Ghibellines. It makes for a great story of betrayal and revenge. But it is also partly wrong and...
2023-06-0833 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep6 with Elana HarrisonIn episode 6, we are fortunate to be joined by Elana, who has not only studied in the US during her undergraduate degree, but also in Germany for her MBA. Learn of the things that international students face, what differences there are for students going to the US compared to coming to Germany, and what advice Elana has for you when considering studying abroad.
2023-05-2242 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep5 with Florian SimonIn episode 5, we are excited to be joined by Florian Simon. Florian completed his BA at Lenoir-Rhyne University in NC from 2017-2019. You will hear how he went from being a "typical German guy", as he says, to a person that is taking chances playing professional soccer in Sweden, and building his own business and dream now. He also shares what you need to look at when deciding on a university.
Check out his website: https://simon-coaching-consulting.com/de/
2023-04-1056 min
Awaken with BryanRemembering Harmony, Advice for Entrepreneurs, & Embodying Your Unique Expression w/ Jeremy Hoffmann | AWB #82Jeremy is a 7x CEO Founder, including being the Founder of Oasis Adaptogen. The businesses, products, and solutions he is creating are helping people all over the world remember harmony, and cultivate states of connection through the physical, emotional, mental, and virtual planes of reality.
He’s a leader in the spaces of adaptogenic mushroom use and conscious entrepreneurship, and he’s here to share with us some profound spiritual and business advice. In this episode, he shares with us his story of transforming his life from the inside-out, practical guidance for taking radical responsibility in our live...
2023-04-061h 46
History of the GermansEp. 98 - The Rift - The Saxon Nobles and the Emperors fall out over what to do with the EastThis week we are talking about the rift that is opening up between the Saxons and the Empire. For 80 years Saxony had been the centre of imperial power and the Ottonians had been supportive of the Saxon nobles’ policy vis-à-vis the Wends and Poland. All that Is about to change. The new emperor Henry II, though a direct descendant of Henry the Fowler, was no Saxon. For three generations his family had been dukes of Bavaria and all that exposure to the despised southerners had rubbed off. The Saxons were too divided to field their own candidate, but tha...
2023-03-2327 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep4In episode 4, Henry will answer the numerous questions you have asked since the launch of the Pod. Give it a listen, as the questions range from how he picked classes, to what he would do differently and a ton of other interesting stuff.
2023-03-2017 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep3 with Brandon KayterIn episode 3, we are thrilled to be joined by Brandon Kayter. One of Henry's best friends shares how he sort of just said "yes" to an opportunity in the States. This "yes" turned into two of the best years in his life so far. Brandon also shares what studying in the US is all about - friendships and opportunities. Listen how Brandon even had the chance to go to Australia for some time because of his studies in America!
2023-02-2736 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep2 with Carl FridellIn episode 2, we are super happy to host our first guest, Carl Fridell from Sweden. Carl studied for 4 years the University of Central Oklahoma and speaks about him missing out on a lot of scholarship money, advantages international students have in the US, and what he learned during his studies that helps him today.
2023-02-1327 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - Ep1In episode 1, Henry will take us down memory lane on his journey in the U.S. as an international student. Learn about his time in the States and at two different universities.
2023-01-3032 min
History of the GermansEp. 91 - Hohenstaufen Epilogue - from Manfred of Sicily to the execution of KonradinWhen Frederick II died in 1250 there were four legitimate male descendants of the emperor, his son Konrad IV, elected king of the Romans, his son Henry, a mere six years old, but from most noble blood, his son Manfred from his relationship with Bianca Lancia who had married on her deathbed. And there was a grandson, the child of his unlucky oldest son Henry (VII). 18 years later when this episode ends, the House of Hohenstaufen will be wiped from the face of the earth. Lets find out how that could happen..The music for the show is...
2023-01-1935 minStudy Guide USA "The Podcast"Study Guide USA "The Podcast" - IntroThe premier episode of Study Guide USA "The Podcast" tells you why we started this podcast and what we plan to do with it. Henry, the host, who also studied in the States as an international student for 5 years talk about his own experience and gives a little bit of insight into what moved him to help others experience studying in the United States as well.
2023-01-1812 min
History of the GermansEp. 74 - A Breaking of Oaths - The Civil War between Philipp of Swabia and Otto IVThe kingdom is in turmoil. Two pretenders fight for supremacy. On the one side, Philipp of Swabia, son of the emperor Barbarossa, brother of Emperor Henry VI. and head of the House of Hohenstaufen. In the opposite corner stands Otto IV., son of Henry the Lion, protégé of king Richard the Lionheart and preferred candidate of pope Innocent III. protagonists are the imperial princes who play the two kings against each other for their personal gain, swearing fealty one day and breaking it the next. It only ends with murder most foul.As always, this episode ha...
2022-09-0832 min
History of the GermansEp. 73 - One Pope, Three Emperors - Emperor Henry VI is dead and his son just 3 years oldThis week we will see the reverse of 1046 when there was one emperor choosing between three popes. Today, we have one Pope, given the choice between three emperors. How could that happen? Last time we looked we had Henry VI. at the peak of his reign, being king of Sicily, having pushed through the inheritability of the imperial title and de-facto encircled the pope militarily. But now, just 2 years later the picture is reversed. There is a reason the wheel of fortune is one of the favourite subjects of high medieval art..As always, this episode has...
2022-09-0130 min
History of the GermansEp. 72 - Clouds on the Horizon - Pope and emperor Henry VI clash over SicilyThis week we will watch Henry VI’s attempts to make the papacy comfortable with the fact that their neighbour to the south is now the same as their neighbour to the North. Pope Celestin may see it as encirclement by a family whose track record as sons of mother church had been to say it politely, a bit patchy. But Henry VI thinks there is a way to make this work.Let’s see…As always, this episode has a dedicated website with the transcript and maps, pictures and additional comments to read along. It is...
2022-08-2429 min
History of the GermansEp. 71 - To Catch a King - What to do with Richard the Lionheart and his ransom?There is one story from the Middle Ages that most people know, the imprisonment and ransom of King Richard the Lionheart of England. The chivalric knight and hero of the Third Crusade is cowardly set upon by a gallery of villains, his brother, John Lackland, the King of France, Phillippe Auguste and the money grabbing emperor Henry VI, ably assisted by duke Leopold of Austria. We will look at this story from Henry VI. perspective which make Richard look a lot less compelling.And we throw in one more great story - the birth of an emperor...
2022-08-1427 min
History of the GermansSeason 4 The Later Hohenstaufen (1189-1250): Ep. 70 - From Father to SonWhen Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph in 1190 the crown transfers to his eldest surviving son, Henry, known to History as Henry VI.This is the first time since the accession to personal rule of Emperor Henry III in 1039 that the imperial crown moves from father to grown up son without a glitch. In the previous 150 years, the passing of an emperor had been a dramatic event where all the cards were dealt anew. Just remember, Henry IV came to the throne as a child, Henry V by rebellion against his father, Lother III wasn’t in an...
2022-08-0732 min
History of the GermansEp. 62 - The Fall of Henry the LionThis episode deals with, guess what, the fall of Henry the Lion from his position as duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The interesting bit is not so much whether it happened, that is pretty obvious, but why it happened. When I learned about it in school, it was seen as the greatest moment of Barbarossa’s career, taking down the eternal rival of the Hohenstaufen family, but today, historians see it very differently. Follow along and make up your own mind. Talking about following along, there is an episode website at Episode 62 - The Fall of Henry the Lion • Hist...
2022-06-0240 min
History of the GermansEp. 50 - Barbarossa Begins - A Stolen Election?(1149-1152)In his last few years the ill and exhausted king Conrad III relies more and more on his nephew, Frederick, the duke of Swabia called Barbarossa because of his ginger beard. Barbarossa forms the cornerstone linking the warring houses of Welf and Waiblingen. His military capabilities and diplomatic skills propell the barely 30 year old to the top of domestic and international politics. When Conrad III died suddenly, he sees his chance. Pushing aside his cousin, the 8-year-old son of Conrad III, he gains support from both the old family allies as well...
2022-03-1027 min
History of the GermansEp. 48 - Konrad's Conundrum - Imperial Coronation or Crusade?1144-1147 - King, not really Emperor Conrad III may have signed a precarious peace with his greatest opponent, Henry the Lion, duke of Saxony. But the kingdom remains in turmoil. Feuds are everywhere, devastating the land. His half-brother bishop Otto of Freising sees all that death and destruction as a clear portend of the imminent arrival of the Antichrist. Though Conrad is methodically addressing his underlying weaknesses, he needs a boost to his authority and he needs is quick. The traditional route of an imperial coronation in Rome is a no go for a long list of...
2022-02-2432 min
History of the GermansEp. 47 - Konrad's Coup - The Hohenstaufen Konrad III snatches the crown from the Welf1138-1142 This week we will watch another candidate having the royal title snatched from his fingers. Henry the Proud, duke of Bavaria, duke of Saxony, Margrave of Tuscany and Este, richest landowner in Germany and Italy, son-in-law of the previous emperor and his designated successor is a shoo in for the imperial title. Only Conrad of Hohenstaufen, failed anti-king and hero of the Italian campaign together with his friend, Albero, archbishop of Trier and James Bond of the 12th century dare to disagree. Will it be the German nobles or again the church who will...
2022-02-1729 min
History of the GermansEp. 41 - The Duke's Rebuke - Henry V has to accept the Concordat of WormsIn this week’s episode the last of the Salians will find that despite all his efforts, the tide of history cannot be stemmed, almost leaving him in exactly the same place his father ended up in 1076.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the sh...
2021-12-0225 min
History of the GermansEp. 40 - Henry V's Cunning Plan - Pope Paschal II offers to hand back all imperial fiefs which causes havocIn this episode we will see whether young Henry V will do any better at ending the conflict between Pope and Emperor, featuring one of the most audacious political moves seen in this conflict.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the show go to: Supp...
2021-11-2527 min
History of the GermansEp. 39 - The End of Emperor Henry IVThis week we will talk about the last years of Henry IV, which, as hard as it is to believe, holds a final humiliation that capped the pain this man had already endured.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the show go to: Support • Histor...
2021-11-1827 min
History of the GermansEp. 38 - The First Crusade - Crusaders attacking the Jewish communities in Mainz, Speyer and WormsIn 1095 Pope Urban II launches the First crusade. Emperor Henry IV and his allies would rather be strung up below a beehive covered in honey than join a scheme devised by the Gregorian Pope. The lack of support by the high aristocrats did not stop the common people most of whom perish before the crusade had really begun. And some turn their religious fervour into a very different endeavour, bringing untold pain to the Jewish communities in Germany..The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach...
2021-11-1134 min
History of the GermansEp. 37 - The Two Grooms - Countess Matilda of Tuscany marries a man 25 years her juniorThe wheel of fortune turns again, tumbling our antihero Henry IV down from the heights he had so recently scaled. We will see him sink to the point of utter despair. And all that because a 43 year old woman marries an 18 year old. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf...
2021-11-0425 min
History of the GermansEp. 36 - Henry IV is Coming HomeHis coronation barely two months hence, Henry IV leaves Rome without capturing Gregory VII. The Pope's powerful vassal, Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia and greatest of Norman warlords was approaching with an army of 36,000. Henry no longer needs Rome, what he needs to do is get back to Germany and bring peace to the war-ravaged country. A u-turn in his policies helps to gain support amongst bishops and magnates so that by 1089, the country is largely pacified for the first time in 17 years.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl...
2021-10-2825 min
History of the GermansEp. 35 - To Rome! To Rome! - Henry IV takes revenge on pope Gregory VIIThe Rebellion in Germany under control Henry can finally go after his true nemesis, Pope Gregory VII. He sets out for Rome on a journey he thought may just take four months but ended up taking four years..The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the...
2021-10-2124 min
History of the GermansEp. 34 - Gaining the Upper Hand - Henry IV defeats the anti-king Rudolf von RheinfeldenHenry IV departs from Canossa having been released from the ban. But does that mean all his troubles are over? Far from it. His enemies in Germany gather to elect a new king and the war of words turns into a war of swords.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf...
2021-10-1428 min
History of the GermansEp. 32 - Hildebrand, not Pope but false Monk - Emperor Henry IV confronts the PopeThe rise of the papacy since 1046 is almost linear. The popes throw off the chokehold of the roman aristocracy, they take over leadership of the church reform movement from the emperors, and by the end of the pontificate of Alexander II the Holy See has become universal with kings hailing the pope and not the emperor as their overlord. In 1073 Hildebrand, the eminence grise of the last 20 years ascends the throne of St. Peter. His view of the role of the papacy goes even further than his predecessors. We know this because he laid it out in...
2021-09-3046 min
History of the GermansEp. 31 - The (second) Saxon War - The nobles rebel against "the imperial tyrant"In 1065 king Henry IV begins his personal rule. After 9 years of regency., the last 3 of which under a government of barons headed by archbishop Anno of Cologne, imperial power is much diminished. Prelates and lords are raiding the imperial purse, when the barons force the young king to dismiss his main adviser, he realises that the previous model of kingship no longer operates. He cannot rely on the oaths of fealty sworn by his counts and dukes, nor can he put faith in the Imperial Church System his predecessors could draw on.He chooses the royal lands...
2021-09-2337 min
History of the GermansEp. 30 - Three Roads to Canossa - Lay Piety, Reform Papacy and the Saxon RebellionEmperor Henry III is dead. The realm is now in the hands of his widow, Agnes of Poitou who rules on behalf of the six-year-old king Henry IV. Agnes is no Theophanu and no Adelheid. Not that she is incompetent, she just isn't absolutely brilliant, and absolutely brilliant is the baseline necessary to manage this fragile situation.The relationship between the central imperial power and the magnates has flipped, and instead of all-powerful emperors, the dukes, counts and bishops do what they like. And Henry III's bête noire, Godfrey the Bearded is more powerful than ever.
2021-09-1643 min
History of the GermansEp. 29 - The Last Years of Henry III - Tyrant or consolidator of power?In 1046 Henry III reached the zenith of his rule. He deposed three unworthy popes and replaced them with serious churchmen who will bring the necessary reforms about. Domestically he is in control of the three Eastern European states, Poland, Bohemia and Hungary and the restless Lotharingians seem settled.How did it come about that by 1056 the chronicler writes that "both the foremost men and the lesser men of the kingdom began more and more to murmur against the emperor. They complained he had long since departed from his original conduct of justice, peace, piety, fear of god...
2021-08-2629 min
History of the GermansEp. 28 - Three Popes with One Stone - The Council of Sutri in 1046In 1046 Henry III finally has time to go to Rome and claim the imperial crown. All he wants is get in, get crowned and get out before the Malaria season. He encounters a problem when he finds out that the current pope Gregory VI has bought the papacy for cold hard cash, a sin that could invalidate his coronation. Henry III gets involved, deposes all three competing popes and inadvertently starts a chain of events that ends in what Norman Cantor calls "the first of the three world revolutions".The music for the show is Flute Sonata...
2021-08-1934 min
History of the GermansEp. 27 - Peace in Our Time - The Peace of God in the Middle AgesThe main role of a medieval monarch is to bring peace to his subjects. Peace is not so much absence of major international conflict, but protection from feuding lords. Whilst in France central power is far too weak to maintain any semblance of order giving rise to the Peace of God movement, the empire under Henry III can rely on its monarch to fulfil his role.But his rule is not without tension. The dukes of Saxony and Lothringia are moving into opposition to the king and emperor who falls severely ill in 1045.The music...
2021-08-1226 min
History of the GermansEp. 26 - Henry III Comin' in Smoothly - The first seamless transition of power from father to son in 70 yearsFor the first time in almost 70 years the transition from one king/emperor to the next is smooth. Konrad II was not only one of the most successful medieval rulers, he also managed to live long enough for his son Henry III to grow up to adulthood before taking over. Henry III is outwardly quite different from his father, well educated, deeply immersed in the concepts of sacred kingship and immensely powerful even before he had become king. But at the same time he shares Konrad's steely determination and aggressive nature.Items 1-3 on his...
2021-08-0528 min
History of the GermansEp. 25 - Konrad II, the Construction of an Empire - Speyer Cathedral as a symbol of Salian powerIn his last years Konrad tries to further strengthen his power, first by fighting the Hungarians, unseating the duke of Carinthia and a second Italian expedition. Al three of these endeavours backfire. The Hungarians win the war, the duke of Carinthia gets unexpected support from Konrad's son Henry III and the Italian campaign ends in a fiasco entirely of Konrad's making.Despite these setbacks Konrad leaves a well ordered kingdom when he finally dies in 1039 after 15 years of rule. His kingdom is booming, the creation of Ministeriales and the growth of the cities create opportunities for peasants...
2021-07-2926 min
History of the GermansEp. 24 - Konrad II's Acquisition of Burgundy - The last addition to the EmpireThe event looming over Imperial politics since around 1000 is the Burgundian succession. King Rudolf III is childless leaving several contenders with varying degrees of blood relations. If Henry II who was a nephew of Rudolf III had outlived the king of Burgundy, thigs would have been easy. But the old codger outlived the sickly emperor. His successor, Konrad II had no real inheritance right to Burgundy, apart from what came from the tips of spears. Follow the epic fight against Odo of Blois over the ultimately modest riches of the Burgundian Kingdom…The music for the show is...
2021-07-2229 min
History of the GermansEp. 23 - Duke Ernst, Rebel and Legend - A medieval story about loyalty and friendshipIn this episode Emperor Konrad II (1024-1039) consolidates his reign adding a secular leg to his control of the imperial church by placing his son Henry on the ducal throne of Bavaria,. This is the first of many ducal and royal titles he will acquire. This push for centralised control leads to a rebellion, led by the emperor's 16-year old stepson, duke Ernst II of Swabia (1012-1030). Ernst fights bravely but when his vassals put the oath to the emperor above the fidelity they owe the duke, he has to succumb. Konrad first locks him up but...
2021-07-1532 min
History of the GermansSeason 2 The Salian Emperors (1024-1125): Ep. 22 - Konrad II, Who Would Have ThoughtOn July 13th, 1024 Emperor Henry II died without an heir. not only that, but his family has so comprehensively died out, there is not a single descendant in the male line left. Fear of unrest and civil war grips the inhabitants of the empire. An election is called for early September, as quickly as such things could be organised in the 11th century. The upper echelons of society debate a long list of candidates before agreeing on a shortlist of just two, both named Konrad, both from the same clan of Salian Franks. Medieval imperial...
2021-07-0836 min
History of the GermansEp. 20 - A Blank Canvas - The perception history of the OttoniansThe Ottonian period (919-1024) has been a key reference point in German history ever since. Having only very few and not necessarily very enlightening documents to work from the period became a blank canvas on which historians and the population as a whole projected their own hopes, political beliefs and expectations. In the 19th century the German speaking people who felt humiliated by the defeats against Napoleon and disenfranchised by the political rearranging of their homelands and so latched on to the few unifying historical heroes to refer to - the mighty emperors of the early and high middle a...
2021-06-1023 min
Heelturn - Der SPORT1 Wrestling PodcastNächste Legende von WWE zu AEW – wer baut hier Mist?
Heelturn - Der SPORT1 Wrestling Podcast
WWE-Rivale AEW hat eines der wichtigsten Wrestling-Wochenenden des Jahres hinter sich gebracht. Bei Double or Nothing 2021 durfte All Elite Wrestling erstmals seit Pandemie-Beginn wieder vor ausverkauftem Haus veranstalten und bot eine turbulente Show mit diversen Überraschungen. Eine davon: die Verpflichtung des früheren WWE World Champions Mark Henry, der seinen Weggefährten „Big Show“ Paul Wight und Christian Cage nach Jacksonville gefolgt ist. Was steckt hinter der bemerkenswerten Wechselserie? Setzt AEW zu sehr auf alternde Stars der Konkurrenz? Oder ist es stattdessen ein Fehler von WWE, die großen Namen nicht gehalten zu haben, o...
2021-06-0153 min
History of the GermansEp. 19 - Henry II and the House of God - How a pious monarch organises his successionTo understand Henry II you have to start at the end. When he died, he had made no succession plan whatsoever. He was convinced that he had moulded the kingdom into a House of god run by pious monks and observant bishops. If the House of God pleased the lord, he would appoint a new successor, and if not, well the good riddance. Though his policy of strengthening and dominating the church could be looked at as a political ploy to expand the royal prerogative, the more likely truth is that it was only a side effect...
2021-05-2736 min
History of the GermansEp. 18 - Henry II Goes Forth - The Wars with Boleslaw Chrobry1002-1018 AD Once king Henry II has established his rule, he has to face up to a new and increasingly powerful rival. Duke (later King) Boleslav the Brave of Poland has created a large and coherent polity to the east of Germany. When he takes over the counties of Meissen and Lausitz and even Bohemia, war becomes inevitable. Hampered by his own barons being tied to Boleslav by political interest and family ties, Henry II shocks the world by getting into an alliance with the pagan Slavs.In the meantime the Italian nobles have elected one of...
2021-05-2032 min
History of the GermansEp. 17 - The (not yet holy) Emperor Henry II - Fighting the rivals for the imperial crownAs 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 should be king? Will it be Hermann of Swabia, from the eternally loyal Konradiner family, Otto of Worms, the dead emperor's closest relative, Count Ekkehard of Meissen, the mighty warrior, Count Ezzo, the nouveau riche husband of Otto III's sister, or Henry of Bavaria, son of a rebel, grandson of a rebel but great-grandson of king Henry the Fowler and therefore...
2021-05-1333 min
History of the GermansEp. 11 - Woe the Land that is Governed by a Child - The abduction of Otto IIIWhen 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 the Quarrelsome is released from prison where he was held for treason and is made guardian of the child. Otto III's chance of survival is bleak and his only hope is his mother, the Byzantine princes Theophanu who musters an odd assembly of ladies and geeks to rescue her son... The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by...
2021-03-2525 min
History of the GermansEp. 4 - A Foe Wherever You Go - King Otto I settles into being a medieval rulerAfter the civil war with his brother Henry Otto gets to reorganise the kingdom and focuses on foreign policy. There is conflict on all borders, with the Slavs, the Bohemians, the Hungarians, and the French. Great opportunities for the fine sports of pointless sieges, burning of crops as well massacring peasants. But what do you say to a magnate who offers to swallow seven Saxon lances in one go?The most interesting story plays out in Italy where we find a beautiful young heiress with the key to a kingdom languishing in a jail.... The...
2021-02-0423 min
History of the GermansEp. 2 - A Dog's Breakfast - Otto the not yet great makes some bad mistakesHenry the Fowler ended the tradition of splitting the kingdom amongst the male heirs. So far, so wise. But, and there is always a but, what he did not work out was what to do with the spares. And there were quite a few spares about, three in total. How will Henry's designated heir, Otto I manage? The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As a...
2021-01-2225 min
History of the GermansSeason 1 The Ottonians (919-1024) Ep. 1 - A New BeginningThe year is 919 AD and things are not going well. The mighty empire of Charlemagne has splintered into a multitude of puny kingdoms. Its feeble rulers are being pushed around by their formidable barons. The frontiers are breached. In the north the Vikings and Danes are ransacking towns and villages along the coasts and even deep inland. In the east the Slavs are burning Hamburg. And in the south the most terrifying of them all, the Magyars, a steppe tribe like the Huns and the Mongols, are marauding all the way from Bavaria to Northern Spain. Cometh t...
2021-01-1633 min
Jeff & The RefFight Sport Focus Podcast Episode 21 - Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15 Recap, Dakota Cochrane, Quentin Henry, Josh BurnsThe Fight Sport Focus Podcast's twenty-first episode. Hosts Jeffery Hoffmann and Nicholas "Niki the G" Sherlock recap Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15. We are joined by three of the big winners from BKFC 15, Dakota Cochrane, Quentin Henry and Josh Burns. Don't forget to subscribe to and share this podcast on Anchor.fm, Spotify, iTunes, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @fightsportfocus and visit us at FightSportFocus.com.
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2020-12-181h 13
Jeff & The RefFight Sport Focus Faceoff 3 - BKFC's Quentin "The Hero" HenryIn this episode of the Fight Sport Focus Faceoff, host Jeffery Hoffmann connects with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship's Quentin "The Hero" Henry. Quentin is a 12-6 professional mixed martial arts fighter, and he's 1-0 "Toeing the Line" with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Quentin faces Jason Fann at BKFC 15 on December 11th in Biloxi, Mississippi, and live on the BKTV App.
Don't forget to subscribe to and share this podcast on Anchor.fm, Spotify, iTunes, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @fightsportfocus and visit us at FightSportFocus.com.
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2020-11-2817 min
Myopia MoviesSummer Reruns 2018 - Mission ImpossibleIn honor of the big summer blockbuster Mission: Impossible - Fallout, starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Angela Bassett, and Alec Baldwin , we remind you of a time where Jean Reno and Emilio Estevez could open a movie with Tom Cruise, let alone a movie. We are watching Mission Impossible!
This surprise remake of an old TV property with the twists and turns that on Brian de Palma could deliever, led to other remakes like The A-Team, The Avengers (with Uma Thurman), the Saint, and SWAT. Hey, at least some of these s...
2018-07-2652 min