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Germany has been a major player in the last 100 years for the world and is well known for its role in World War 2 and creating the world we know today. But how much do you know about the Germany before? Or about the Germany after? Did you know that the German tribes conquered most of Roman Europe and Africa? What about Prussia, the nation to unite Germany, was formerly abolished in 1947? This podcast will cover aspects of culture, politics, military, gender, and day to day life from when we first have findings for the archeological records all the way to modern day.FIRST PODCAST WILL BE OCTOBER 2ND!
- 115 - Special Episode Cologne CathedralSat, 02 Mar 2024
- 114 - Episode 91: We are backSat, 02 Mar 2024
- 113 - King Henry's Letter to Pope Gregory VIITue, 26 Sep 2023
- 112 - Episode 90: Descend to be damned throughout the agesTue, 26 Sep 2023
- 111 - Episode 89: I'm just a teenage Emperor baby
Join in as we finally let good old teen Henry IV rule in his own right. Well sort of in his own right. After all his mom and the archbishop that held him hostage still are around and would really like to stay in control.
Please note: there was an issue with the music and I was forced to leave it off.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 110 - Episode 88: The Problem with RegentsTue, 30 May 2023
- 109 - Episode 87: Henry III the height of the Empire
Join us today as we look at Henry III as he brings the Holy Roman Empire to its height in the mid 1000s. When your dad sets everything up for you it makes life that much easier it seems. But don't worry we have our own problems to deal with. From a classic tell of revenge for slights of the past to 3 popes living next to each other there is something for everyone.
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 108 - Episode 83: Conrad II returning it to the familyFri, 03 Mar 2023
- 107 - Episode 82: Henry the saint?Tue, 07 Feb 2023
- 106 - Episode 81: Henry's road to EmperorshipSat, 17 Dec 2022
- 105 - Episode 80: Otto III the Roman LARPerThu, 01 Dec 2022
- 104 - Special Interview with Dr. BeornTue, 15 Nov 2022
- 103 - Halloween Special: WerewolvesMon, 31 Oct 2022
- 102 - Month of Germany interview with Dr. Rahal
Join us for our last interview of the month of Germany! It is a topic well suited for Halloween it seems. Today we are joined by Dr. Nisrine Rahal who discusses a service so dangerous, so scary, that the Prussian Government banned it and forced most of the supporters to flee the country. That's right, we are discussing KINDERGARTENS *clutches pearls.*
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 101 - Month of Germany interview with Dr. PerinovicTue, 18 Oct 2022
- 100 - Month of Germany interview with Mike CoteTue, 11 Oct 2022
- 99 - Special 4th anniversary episode
Hello! Join in as we begin the month of Germany with a look at Charles William Ferdinand the unsung hero of the French Revolution. Why is he unsung? Well because he is the one that made the fateful decision to retreat at the battle of Valmy, accidentally saving the Revolution. Find out about the legendary general who made 2 really important decisions in his life that changed the course of history.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 98 - Episode 79: Henry the Quarrelsome and the Regency
Join in as we discuss the musical chairs of Otto III's regent as they wait for the 2 year to be old enough to actually rule. But when you got a mother vs her loathed mother in law vs a guy who tried to overthrow the last Emperor a few times trying to take over it isn't going to be a boring transition.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 97 - Episode 78: Otto JrTue, 13 Sep 2022
- 96 - Episode 77: The Holy Roman Empire again the second time no we mean it this time…reallyTue, 26 Jul 2022
- 95 - Episode 76: The Ottonian EmpireTue, 28 Jun 2022
- 94 - Episode 75: The Saxons rule the roostTue, 31 May 2022
- 93 - Interview with Dr BlacklerSat, 14 May 2022
- 92 - Episode 73: Arnulf and the fall of an empireTue, 26 Apr 2022
- 91 - Episode 74: Life in the Carolingian EmpireTue, 29 Mar 2022
- 90 - Interview with Real Time History about Glory and Defeat: The Franco Prussian War
Join in as we talk to Jesse Alexander and Cathérine Pfauth who work on the absolutely fantastic project called Glory and Defeat. This project provides a needed indepth study of the Franco Prussian war including a week by week study of the war. You can find their channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1eDEd1AYG3YrRIJSZzMOQ
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 - 89 - Interview with Dr. Alexandria Rubble: The race for Women's rights East vs West
In our first interview for the 3 year anniversary of the Podcast we are join by Dr. Rubble who takes us through the roller coaster that was women's rights in Germany during the 20th century with an eye opening discussion of family law and the competition that suddenly arises over it during the creation of East and West Germany.
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 - 88 - Episode 72: What a difference a week makesWed, 06 Oct 2021
- 87 - Episode 71: When fate has it out for youTue, 07 Sep 2021
- 86 - Episode 70: Call me LouisTue, 24 Aug 2021
- 85 - Episode 69: Trouble on the East Francia BorderTue, 27 Jul 2021
- 84 - Episode 68: Well so much for that empireTue, 13 Jul 2021
- 83 - Episode 67: Jacob what about the empire?!Tue, 22 Jun 2021
- 82 - Episode 66: The Saxon WarsFri, 21 May 2021
- 81 - Episode 65: Welcome back to the old countryTue, 04 May 2021
- 80 - Episode 64: 'Civilized' BarbariansTue, 27 Apr 2021
- 79 - Episode 63: Invasion of Britain and wrap upTue, 20 Apr 2021
- 78 - 150th anniversary of German UnificationTue, 26 Jan 2021
- 77 - Special Interview: Katja HoyerMon, 18 Jan 2021
- 76 - Episode 62: Obligatory episode of the HunsTue, 12 Jan 2021
- 75 - What happened to German Americans?Wed, 16 Dec 2020
- 74 - Episode 61: Visigoths in France
Join in as we look at the Visigoth kingdom set up in southern France! The Visigoths who have been center stage for Rome's attention now seem to be settling. But when you got an inspiration for JRR Tolkien's work about to become king of the tribe it definitely is not going to be a quiet time in the region.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 - 73 - Episode 60: Suevi in SpainTue, 10 Nov 2020
- 72 - Episode 59: Vandals who?Sat, 31 Oct 2020
- 71 - Month of Germany: Barbarians show overviewSat, 31 Oct 2020
- 70 - Month of Germany: Interview with Michael Kaelin
For our final interview we have Michael Kaelin from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join in as we discuss German immigration into the US during the 1800s and how these immigrants played a role in controlling who and who could not come to the US from their home countries and informed the US immigration policy that would form in the lead up to 1900.
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 - 69 - Month of Germany: Interview with Ezra GerardFri, 16 Oct 2020
- 68 - Episode 58: Reign down in Africa
Geiseric decides that Europe does not agree with him or the Vandals and Alans so they are going sailing! Join in as we look at the long life of one of the biggest threats to Rome that does something that no barbarian has ever been able to do before, force the West to accept their terms. Find out how he brings the Western Empire to the peace table time and time again. If you would like to learn more about Pope Leo I's check out Pontifacts episode 47: Leo I (the Great).
https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/47-leo-i-the-great/Fri, 16 Oct 2020 - 67 - Month of Germany: Interview with Kilian Harrer
Join in as we continue the month of Germany with another graduate interview! Kilian Harrer a PhD graduate from University of Wisconsin-Madison shows us how the introduction of the French Republic led to complications in the traditional rival between the Catholics and the Protestants of Western Germany and would form the roots of future conflict that would plague Germany in the 1800s.
Fri, 09 Oct 2020 - 66 - Month of Germany: Interview with Chad Gibbs
To celebrate our 2 year anniversary we have released the 1st of 4 interviews conducted with Graduate students within the field of German History. Chad Gibbs, a George L. Mosse Fellow from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explores the horrors of Treblinka camps during the height of Nazi Germany and how the prisoners of this camp were able to use the camp to their advantage to launch a revolt and attempt an escape on August 2nd 1943.
Fri, 02 Oct 2020 - 65 - Episode 57: Moving on to SpainTue, 29 Sep 2020
- 64 - Episode 56: The Sack of RomeThu, 17 Sep 2020
- 63 - Special Episode: Lay Down Your Arms
Hello everyone! To signify our return to normal episodes we are doing a special episode on Bertha von Suttner's Lay Down Your Arms. Join in as we explore the book that was considered the championship of the pacifist movement, one of the greatest works in the late 1800s and attacked every fiber of a society that was built around war.
Tue, 01 Sep 2020 - 62 - Execute Order 66Tue, 28 Jul 2020
- 61 - Episode 54: Stilicho loses his headThu, 16 Jul 2020
- 60 - Special Episode: Creation of the Jewish Community in Modern Germany
Hey everyone welcome to our special episode where we discuss the creation of one of the largest Jewish communities in modern day Europe, Germany. Brad Pomerance from Jewish Life TV shares the stories of those who have started a new life in central Europe and why Germany, despite its past under the Nazis and the Holocaust, has now become a major center for Jewish settlement. Explore with us the history of Jewish life in Germany.
Brad Pomerance's show Air, Land, and Sea looks at the past and present for Jewish communities throughout the world and can be found on Jewish Life TV. http://jltv.tv/page.php?id=141&play=29Thu, 02 Jul 2020 - 59 - Episode 53: Hey Alaric what are you doing?
Stilicho goes from things are bad to things are worse to can I get a break! Highlights include the Spanish collapse, the Senate gaining power, Emperor of the East is dead and oh yeah Alaric decides it is time for Stilicho to pay up for abandoning him in Illyricum when he shows up with an army in Northern Italy once again. Stilicho is in for a terrible year.
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 - 58 - Episode 52: Germans fighting a Roman Civil War
Join us as we look as Stilicho at the height of his power suddenly get the wind knocked out of him when his planned Civil war falls flat and another unplanned one losses him half the empire. Chaos ensues as German tribes take over Gaul and news leaks that Alaric, King of the Goths, is dead....or is he?
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 57 - Episode 51: Who knew that Parick Star was a student of Alaric
In today's shorter episode we look at the two invasions that shook Italy and Rome to its core in the first few years of the 400s. The first by Alaric who had enough of the shenanigans of the East and decided to move westward. The second was a clear sign that Rome was the lesser of two evils now that the Hunnic empire had appeared on the scene.
Wed, 20 May 2020 - 56 - Special Episode: Interview with Dr. Christopher Gennari
Join in as we talk with Dr. Gennari about the role of one of Europe's great powers in Germany, Sweden! Dr. Gennari provides us amazing insight into how this Scandinavian nation became a major power that dominated northern Germany and how it came to pass that the small upstart of Brandenburg became Sweden's major rival within Prussia.
Wed, 06 May 2020 - 55 - Episode 50: Storm Clouds are brewing.Thu, 30 Apr 2020
- 54 - Episode 49: Wrapping up the Goth War until the next oneWed, 15 Apr 2020
- 53 - Episode 48: A year that started so well and went really really badTue, 31 Mar 2020
- 52 - Episode 47: The Goths in the Willows
Follow along as we continue with the Goth War as all of Thrace is thrown into chaos with rebellions suddenly sparking as slaves and soldiers abandon the Roman Empire and join ranks with Fritigern and Avivus. While his own capitol grows nervous, Emperor Valens sets up a plan to trap the Goths. Will it work?
|Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - 51 - Episode 46: Goths and Banquets dont mixFri, 28 Feb 2020
- 50 - Episode 45: Why change what works?
For the first episode of the show of 2020 we have a short overview of the 26 years before the arrival of the Goths at the Danube begging to be let in. In this episode we discuss how the Romans developed a system for dealing with the Germans who were a source of pesky annoyances and unlimited manpower and will help us answer the question of what the Romans will do with the Goths in 376.
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 49 - Special Episode: Jacob's Story with the Cult of Domesticity
In the 2nd half of the special episode with the Cult of Domesticity we deal with Jacob's story from his hometown of Memphis Tennessee. Here from the 1920s-1950s a single woman would change the United State's relationship with adoptions forever and leave over 5,000 victims in her wake alive or dead. Join in as we look into the story of Georgia Tan a woman who saw the misfortunes of children as her ticket to a life of luxury.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 48 - Special Episode: Courtney's Story with Cult of DomesticityTue, 21 Jan 2020
- 47 - Episode 44: A couple of Centuries in one go!
Hey everyone! Welcome to the last episode of 2019! Last episode we looked at the physical evidence and the frontier of Rome and Germania for the 1st century AD to the 3rd century. Today's episode is discussing the actual written history and what we have to build off of it. Which is not much. Despite the lack of evidence we do get a picture that the northern frontier, the border that should be easily secured, is breaking apart. Along with the failure of the Roman Empire we get to meet some new players like the Saxons, Franks, Alamanni and the new guys from the east; the Goths.
Tue, 17 Dec 2019 - 46 - Episode 43: Building the frontier of an empire
Hey everyone! New episode is out and we are breaking away from our written sources to study the frontier that is built to separate the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire and the barbarous Germans. Is this a solid wall of defenses to keep the ever dangerous horde back or a second rate line? What, if any, is the interaction between the two neighbors now that things have settled? And why are we covering several centuries worth of history in this one episode?! Listen to find out!
Tue, 03 Dec 2019 - 45 - Episode 42: The end of Arminius
Hello everyone! Despite the title of the episode we will wrap up the lives of Germanicus, Maroboduus, and Arminius. Three important characters who played a significant role in the reestablishment of the Roman Northern border and only one of them will live 10 years afterwards. We will be discussing the price paid by these three and the immediate aftermath within Germania after the Roman threat is no more.
Tue, 19 Nov 2019 - 44 - Special Episode: Armistice day with Number 10 Podcast
Hello so we are doing a special episode with this week in honor of Armistice day in which myself and Chris from the Number 10 Podcast discuss the British and German reactions to the day, what led to November 11th, and how the countries both view the event today. We also love to get side tracked a little and discuss other topics but with so many fascinating subjects, can you blame us?
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 - 43 - Episode 41: The Empire's Revenge
Hello everyone! In today's episode join in as we look at the series of campaigns that are launched by Tiberius and Germanicus in revenge for the 3 lost legions. Covering the span of 6 years we will discuss one of the most devastating series of campaigns ever launched by the Romans which will leave Germania depopulated and war weary. The Roman's goals are to punish the tribes that dared to attack the empire, restore Roman authority within the territory, and bring the most hated man within the Empire, Arminius, to justice. Will Rome be successful or will the Germans be able to outlast Rome's fury and reestablish the Rhine as the border of the Roman Empire?
Tue, 29 Oct 2019 - 42 - Episode 40: VARUS GIVE ME BACK MY LEGIONS!
Join in as we discuss the immediate aftereffects of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. From the German tribes' reactions deep in the heart of Germania all the way to Rome where an unsuspecting Augustus will reach the breaking point. In this episode we cover Arminius campaign to conquer all of Germany and how for the first time, since the arrival of Drusus, the Germans are able to release their rage upon the Roman soldiers and citizens alike.
Tue, 15 Oct 2019 - 41 - Episode 39: 1 year anniversaryWed, 02 Oct 2019
- 40 - Episode 38: Battle of Teutoburg ForestTue, 24 Sep 2019
- 39 - Episode 37: Varus Rules and Arminius plots
In today's episode we discuss what Varus did in the 3 years that he was a governor of Germania. As governor he figures that if this is suppose to be a province of the empire then Germany needs to get to it! Varus decides to launch an aggressive campaign of Romanization within the province. A process that takes decades Varus was trying to fit within a few years and was causing the region to turn against the Roman Empire. Within all of this turmoil steps Arminius who spends the next few years building a network of co-conspirators and allies to eliminate Rome's influence within the province. However will he be able to set up his conspiracy without Varus finding out? Will anyone join him? Tune in and find out!
|Tue, 17 Sep 2019 - 38 - Episode 36: Varus and Arminius enters the picture
Chaos abounds for the Romans as the Marcomanni gather a massive army in Bohemia and the once peaceful realm of Illyricum is caught in the flames of rebellion. In this time of crisis Augustus turns to Publius Quinctilius Varus to rule as governor of Germania. Was this a choice based on careful thought or rashful acts? What will this new governor do within the realm and what will he do with the dashing war hero Arminius who has just returned from the fighting in Illyricum?
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 - 37 - Episode 35: Roman Forts
Today we step away from the timeline focus of the podcast so far to look at the Romans who would have been involved in the conquest and pacification of Germany. As part of our discussion we look at the Roman's construction of roads and the forts within the province and what role they could have played in the transformation of the Germany into perfect Roman provinces.
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 - 36 - Episode 34: Wrapping up the BCE
Drusus dies in 9 BCE and now it is up to his brother Tiberius to finish the job and pacify Germany. However the mission is by no means easy as we discuss the 3 years that Tiberius spent to bring the region to heel. Now that peace has been established we have the arrival of Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, who for the next 6 years will rule Germania. The question is how will this man with a wealth of experience, but a personality rivaling the world's worst tyrants, handles the newest addition to the Roman empire and what does this mean for Germany as we reach the end of 1 BCE.
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 - 35 - Episode 33: Drusus's Last Adventure
Drusus lies dead after 30 days of pain and misery in the forests of Germany. Tiberius, his brother, stands looking over his beloved brother's body and mourns his loss. However Tiberius can not grieve for too long because he is in a crisis. He needs to get his brother safely back to Rome so he can be given a proper funeral. However he is deep in the heart of Germany, surrounded on all sides by hostile tribes, and is relying on an army who is on the verge of breaking down completely. Things have never seemed so dire for the Roman army in Germany before. So join in as we discuss the final trip of Drusus, soon to be, Germanicus as his brother tries to bring him home to rest.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 - 34 - Episode 32: Reaching the Elbe and the fall of a hero
In today's episode we look at Drusus's fourth and final campaign into Germania. This campaign has the typical battles and setbacks that the Romans are use to but it comes with an extra twist. This time Drusus has gone too far and spirits have intervened. Ghosts walk through the camps delivering omens, wolves howl and women scream throughout the night on all sides in the dark forest, and the sky itself is streaked with the stars racing towards the earth. Meanwhile the Roman army sit in their tents praying for daylight and the safety of the Rhine. Explore with us as we discuss the nightmare that the Roman army goes through this fourth campaign and how Drusus, the conquering hero of the Roman Empire, dies in the never ending forests of Germany.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 - 33 - Episode 31: Height of power and dangerous omens
We have our new logo! Send us a message if you would like a t-shirt with the logo on it! For this week's episode we look at Drusus's third campaign and how it was slowed to a crawl thanks to the efforts of the Sugambri and their allies/former enemies the Chatti. However life is not all that bad for Drusus as he receives word that he is going to be made consul and heads home to celebrate with his family. While celebrating the gods send a reminder that Drusus should stop invading Germania. Will he listen to them?
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 - 32 - Episode 30: The Bees' dire warning
In today's episode we explore Rome's reaction to Drusus returning from his first exploration into Germany and how Augustus seems to believe that Germany could be the future. Despite his popularity, Drusus is not done with Germany and has plans for a 2nd campaign the following year. Listen in as we discuss the radically different second trip through Germany where Drusus will have to face some large and hostile Germanic tribes and a foreboding message from the gods' own winged messengers; the bees.
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 - 31 - Episode 29: Meeting the Locals!
Drusus goes out on his first cruise of Germany and explores the mysterious land. For Drusus this is an adventure of a life time. The question is will this be the adventure to end his life? In this campaign he will make allies, fend off enemies and will be ambushed by trees! So much is at stake for Drusus because if he fails or is halted, Augustus may not give him a second chance. Join in as we ride along with this young warrior and see the surprises that await him in Germania.
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 - 30 - Episode 28: Drusus plans the 1st Cruise of Germany
Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed last week's episode! If you would like more send me a message on Facebook, Twitter or email podcastongermany@gmail.com!
Today we are back on to our timeline as we discuss Drusus and everything that stands between him and a cruise of a lifetime! So join in and find out how Drusus deals with pesky Gaullic rebels, crushes Sugambri raiders, and figures out where exactly he wants to go on his sightseeing adventure into Germany. Make sure to bring your swim trunks, flip-flops and gladius as we begin Drusus's quest for glory!
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 - 29 - Special Episode: Ludwig II of Bavaria
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Podcast on Germany. This week we took a break from our discussion of Rome's invasion of Germany and instead discussed Ludwig II of Bavaria with Skye from Histories, Mysteries, and Conspiracies. Ludwig is known for a few things. 1. Creating the most beautiful castles in Europe and one of the largest tourist attractions in Germany. 2. Possibly being crazy. 3. Found dead in a lake just the day after he was forced off the throne by a coup d'etat. In this episode we discuss Ludwig's life and the mysterious that surround it and his death. So join in and ponder the mysteries of the Swan King with us! As a reminder, you can support the show by donating on our website www.podcastongermany.com and we will be back to Drusus crossing of the Rhine next week!
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 - 28 - Episode 27: Should we invade?
In this episode we look at Augustus's indecision on crossing the Rhine. While Marcus rectified his mistake by pushing the Sicambri back across the Rhine, Augustus starts to build up Gaul. For the next 3 years he will stay in Gaul and the Rhine stays on his mind. While Augustus pauses before making the leap, his stepsons Tiberius and Drusus make a name for themselves clearing the Alps of enemy tribes. Drusus (young, dashing, and highly charismatic) sees Germany as his Gallic campaign to prove himself worthy. Meanwhile his older brother is not a fan. The question is who will convince the Emperor?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 - 27 - Episode 26: Germany on hold
Covering from the end of the Gallic Wars 50 BC to 16 BC, this episode explores the silence of the German frontier and what we can glean from the few mentions we have during a period of crisis for Rome involving 3 different civil wars. As we explore the few sources we have, it is clear that the Germans are still a threat to Rome and its newly acquired provinces in Gaul. Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome and grandnephew to Julius Caesar, turns his eyes north and ponders if he should maintain the border his great uncle created and solidify Roman dominance on the Rhine, the Danube, and in the Alps; or should Augustus invade Germania, wipe out and enslave his enemies hiding in the never ending forest, and continue to spread the reach of the Roman Empire. Join in as we set up the scene for Augustus’s decision for Rome’s invasion and conquest of Germania.
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 - 26 - Episode 25: From Villians to Heroes, wrapping up the Gallic Wars
Today we wrap up Caesar's campaigns in Gaul and discuss the aftermath of the Rhine expedition. This episode first deals with the failure of Caesar's punitive campaign across the Rhine and his eventual decision to try again. Will Caesar's campaign across the Rhine begin the establishment of Roman control in the region? Will the dreaded Suevi be brought to their knees and cower before the all powerful Caesar? Or are we going to see a repeat of the previous expedition? During the second half of the episode we discuss how the thorn in Caesar's side, the Germans, become his saviors as all of Gaul rises in rebellion under the charismatic Vercingetorix and threats to overthrow everything that Caesar has been building these last few years.
Tue, 21 May 2019 - 25 - Episode 24: CAESAR CROSSES THE RHINE!!!!!
So for the first time, the Romans are going to bring the fight to the Germans. Fires will ravage the lands and the Germans brought to heel! However, through trickery, the Roman army is surrounded and cut off from their supplies. They are left wondering if they can survive the upcoming winter and the hordes baying for their lives! Meanwhile, Caesar struggles with true love as a Suebi woman catches his eye and his heart. Will he learn to love and accept the Suebi or will he continue on his quest for conquest? Find out April 30th 2019 in "The Broken Haven."
Well that is how the Hollywood version of the story would go. However historically this trip takes 18 days with a short sprint to the Ubii and back with a couple of burnt up homes along the way. Kind of anti-climatic I know, but Caesar did not want to stay in this foreign land for long. Find out what brought him there in the first place, why the incursion was so short, and if we should consider Caesar's first German campaign a success or failure.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 24 - Episode 23: Caesar gets impatient
Hello everyone today we are talking about a black mark in Caesar's career. This episode will discuss the arrival of Tencteri and the Usipetes and then their massacre at the hands of the Romans. Caesar has been fighting for 3 years now and has dominance in Gaul. His problem is that the Gauls are unwilling to let him keep it. Stressed by the continuous fighting and raiding in the region, Caesar now faces the problem that two tribes, with elite cavalry, have broken through his static defense of the Rhine and are trying to settle in Gaul. Caesar must gather his forces and end this threat to his precarious kingdom. The clash that will end this invasion is closer to murder and eradication than traditional battle. Join in as we discuss how the two tribes crossed the Rhine and the road that led to one of the most malicious moments in Caesar's career of conquest and subjugation..
Tue, 23 Apr 2019 - 23 - Episode 22: The Rhine: Mercenary Shop and Bandit Haven
Hey everyone! This episode is a rather short one as my nose is still a little stuffed however it still is a goody! Right now there is a war going on in Gaul. Chaos is spreading as Julius Caesar enforces his dominion over Gaul. In this time of chaos there is a need for troops and there are a lot of homes that are right for the picking. Well sitting just across the Rhine are bored young men and chiefs who have something to prove. For both Caesar and Gaul the Rhine borderland has become a source of allies and pesky bandits that will force them to adapt in this time of crisis. Listen in as we discuss what the Rhine began to signify for the Germans and Caesar's response to the threat to his growing empire!
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 - 22 - Episode 21: Battle of Vosges Part 2
Hey everyone welcome back to the Podcast on Germany! So last we left off Julius Caesar was outflanked by Ariovistus. However Caesar is not worried he expects that Ariovistus will attack before this becomes a problem. For the next 5 days Caesar will sit there waiting for an attack and wondering what game Ariovistus is playing at. Join in as we discuss the possibilities for Ariovistus's delay, Caesar's attempts to goad out a battle, and the eventual clash that decides who will rule eastern Gaul.
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 - 21 - Episode 20: Battle of Vosges Part 1
Hey everyone welcome back to the Podcast on Germany! This episode deals with the set up of the battle of Vosges. Julius Caesar and Ariovistus have decided that passing messages to one another is not good enough. Both sides first try to race for control of the territory between them followed by some more smack talk! In the end I think Ariovistus got the better of it. Leave a comment on our twitter or facebook page on who you think had better smack talk!
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 - 20 - Episode 19: Germans in Alsace!
Germans have invaded Alsace! For France this would typically be a 'oh not again' moment if this was modern history. However this is in the final years of the Roman Republic. Caesar is considered a hero and savior to the Gauls for destroying the Helvetti. Now he watches as the Sequani and the Arverni plot to over throw Rome's old ally the Aedui and control Eastern and Central Gaul. To succeed in this plan the two tribes call on German mercenaries from the Suebi tribe across the Rhine under the leadership of Ariovistus. Listen in to find out what happens when this clever Germanic king agrees to help destroy the Aedui and discovers the wealth of the Gauls.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 19 - Episode 18: Why Gaul?
Hello everyone! In today's episode we discuss the years in between the destruction of the Cimbri and the start of Julius Caesar's campaign into Gaul. This episode is focused primarily on discussing why German tribes and the Romans try to conquer Gaul. What brought large and powerful tribes across the Rhine to establish homes in modern day Alsace and Belgium? How does Julius Caesar get Rome involved in Gaul despite their focus in the East? All of this we explore within the episode as we prepare for the eventual confrontation between Caesar and Ariovistus, the leader of the Suebi tribe that has overrun several tribes in Eastern Gaul.
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 - 18 - Episode 17 Cimbri Wars part 7: Battle of Vercellae
Marius has just defeated the first half of the Grand Alliance army in southern Gaul. As he is celebrating his victory he receives word. He has been reelected as consul and the Cimbri have broken through the Alps and are threatening the city of Rome itself. The Roman Republic hangs in the balance as the Cimbri flood into Northern Italy and the Roman army quakes in fear behind the Po River. For the first time in over a century, a 'barbarian' army has control of the Alps and can conquer Rome. Will Marius have enough time to unite the Roman armies or will Cimbri march in and sack Rome? Join in as we discuss the final battle of the Cimbri wars and a point in history that decided the fate of western civilization as we know it.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 - 17 - Episode 16 Cimbri Wars part 6: Battle of Aquae Sextiae
Join us as we continue our discussion of the third phase of the Cimbri Wars! In today's episode we look at the lead up to and the battle of Aquae Sextiae. Marius and his green army sit at the banks of the Rhone river probably not far from the fields of Arausio. He has waited for 2 years for the Cimbri to come back and fight. However, the Cimbri are not coming alone. They have formed an alliance with the Teutones, Ambrones, Tigurini, and Toygeni along with several other tribes with the one goal of crushing the Roman army and settling in Northern Italy. As this alliance marches towards the Alps, Marius must figure out a way to defeat a force that out numbers his own and has shattered his men's will to fight.
Who will win on the plains of Aquae Sextiae?Tue, 19 Feb 2019 - 16 - Episode 15 Cimbri Wars part 5: Aftermath of Arausio
Rome has lost four legions to the Cimbri. There is nothing standing in the way between Cimbri and the city of Rome. Panic spreads throughout the peninsula and an empire that had defeated Carthage now looks like it will crumble to a roaming tribe from the north. The senate and the Consul Rutilius Rufus have to scramble to save the Republic from collapsing. In today's episode we look at the Roman's response to the aftermath of the disaster at Arausio and discuss what happens to the Cimbri as they decide to move into Spain and try to set up a new home.
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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