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“I did medieval history at University so some of the names are familiar. I had forgotten most of the rest so fantastic to have this accessible way into Germany history and the characters that drove it forward in the early years.”
kaw49 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/20/24
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“Have you always had trouble keeping Frederick Barbarossa and Frederick the Second straight? This podcast is full of information but also fast paced and entertaining.”
JModrall via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
04/04/24
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“Dirk just thanked his loyal listeners for sticking around. I’m still thrilled that this informative, structured and accessible podcast is their every week. It’s great to have the facts, motives, context and well placed interpretation laced with just enough dry and self-deprecating humor to...”Read full review »
Polyglot Viv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“Ever wondered how the German empire of Otto the Great turned in to the collection of states know as the Holy Roman Empire that per Voltaire was neither Holy, Roman, nor an Empire? Have been following this podcast since Henry the Fowler began the process and now we are at where the Hapsburg step...”Read full review »
venice bch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“I’ve listened to some others, one very well known, and always felt like I was just getting entertainment that was barely true. Not here.
It’s refreshing to find an actual History podcast that is both informative on a subject I wanted to learn more about, and I just love the dry humor that is...”Read full review »
Oglopfoosbottom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“By far the best English language German history resource on the web. Been looking for something like this for a decade, simply brilliant.”
tedious. pete hater via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/22/24
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“Dirk does a great job making this series both interesting and informative. Some history podcasts get lost in the weeds or suffer from being over generalized, but this podcast does not make those mistakes. This podcast is a perfect way to become acquainted with German history (especially for those...”Read full review »
*MV98* via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“This is a great show for digging into German history. It covers a lot, and it’s more than just names and dates. I like the slow build of a historical story (recent series on the Hanse and the Teutonic Knights, for example), and the humor interspersed in the narrative makes it a thoroughly...”Read full review »
Corvidcatmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“Listening to this podcast is proof of my history nerdiness. Dirk does a great job of explaining the contexts of the events and the leading characters of the stories. He also adds subtle humor to situations that are often difficult to understand from my 21st century perspective. Lots of...”Read full review »
frajic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“Loving this series about German history. It’s a perfect overview.”
Sasha Shearman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/21/24
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igmüller via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
02/11/24
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“One of if not the best history podcast I’ve ever followed. Amazing story telling, excellent structure that is easy to follow and great underlying research. It’s amazing that we can have access to niche content like this, what a time to be alive. Cheers Dirk!”
V.Carignan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/24
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“Dirk does a great job of detailing each period so you can easily follow along. If you want to learn about Germany’s History beyond the World Wars, this is the best podcast to listen to.”
Erowe24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“I have a lot of catching up to do as I’m only on episode 12 if you count the three prologue episodes, but this is so well done it’s worth the time and energy that he spends doing it. I usually allow myself one episode a day… Yes, this is very very deep stuff and he and I are on the treadmill...”Read full review »
mbcox99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“"History of the Germans Podcast" is catnip for those interested in European history.
The podcast is exhaustively researched, and the presenter is excellent. He has something of a German accent in English, but his diction is clearer than just about any podcast host I've heard. ...”Read full review »
Brianbuch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“I owe you money. This is my favorite history podcast and probably the only one where i dont even want to skip over the patrion spiel. You manage to make even that funny. Kudos. As soon as i have more spending money you are first on the list of way too many podcasts i want to support.”
lfcjig via Apple Podcasts ·
Iceland ·
12/23/23
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“Well presented, with humor and great story telling chops”
E-mansmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“As an immigrant in Germany with a not-so-great language skills I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn about german history in english! And the narration is just captivating. Thanks a lot!”
djanardjana via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/16/23
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“Very well paced and in depth examination of German history. I particularly appreciate that the sources are mostly in German (I assume, based on what I hear). That corroborates for me the impression I get that we are really hearing direct perspectives from those most likely to know the source...”Read full review »
OttawaResidents via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/03/23
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“I enjoy the podcast from Dirk for all kind of reasons. He is a great example of German humor in English - yes, Germans are funny - and the information is put together with great care and captivates me over and over. If you are not listening to this, you are lost to history. If you listen to it,...”Read full review »
Uwe in New York via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“The podcast is well structured and paced. Important and subtle insights are highlighted while sprinkled with humor. In the first three episodes several of my biggest questions about the period were effectively answered.”
gryf13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/23
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“Quality Content with Consistent Release Schedule”
SweetTraci via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/23
“This is a very informative and fun show about German history with an honest attitude towards the source material. I found it in a similar line as the podcast of the ‘Scandinavian history’, if you listen to both podcasts, you will get interlinked history of a sort of pan-Germanic history in the...”Read full review »
Nwtwnzu via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
08/06/23
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“I started this, knowing there’s 100 episodes in front of me. The narrator does a nice job making this insightful and well researched material funny and entertaining and I find myself binging through it and annoying people around me with knowledge I’ve gained. Thank you, keep up the good work....”Read full review »
Egalosaurus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/23
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“A wonderfully delivered tidbit of interesting history. I excitedly wait for each episode. Immer so gut!”
J3FRS0N via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/01/23
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“Having listened to the first 2 episodes, this podcast shows a great deal of German and Central European history, unknown by most Europeans. Loved it so far!”
Alvero26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
07/19/23
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“A well-researched podcast that presents German history at a nice level of detail. However, there are a few issues. Notably, it can sometimes come off a bit dry (there is seldom any sense of drama or grandeur), and there are moderate but not severe biases of the typical contemporary liberal variety.”
alexreg90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/23
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“I love this podcast. Enough detail, no distractions, Dirk has a great dry wit!”
Dave1234899997 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/23
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“Very rare to get this level of rollicking narrative alongside highly incisive insights. Most enjoyable.”
Gobán Saor via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/22/23
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“Absolutely interesting both in terms of the detail provided and the broad perspectives it manages to convey. Extremely well narrated. We are only at the year 1100 at episode 100 and I very much hope the pace remains slow so that there are many more episodes to come.”
Christoph Hanck via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/11/23
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“Very informative on a wildly underdone but important part of European and world history. The subject is of course complex but the podcaster is not only excellent on the details but also the emphasis and bigger picture. Thank you so much.”
1Picccccckle1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/19/23
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“I’ve been skulking around the history podcast scene for many years now listening to history narratives about Rome, Byzantium (I know), England, the American Civil War, etc., etc., but this is by far one of my favorites. The show is well researched and straightforward in speech. Dirk’s sense of...”Read full review »
Asangreal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“Just found it some days ago and realised that I have been binge listening to it. A good format, enough details but not too in depth, and very well performed and edited.”
Herr mus i Uppsala via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/16/23
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“After reading some World War II history, I realized I knew very little about German history. The title of the podcast was exactly what I was looking for, and I was pleased when the content accurately reflected it. The host is witty, knowledgeable, and his German accent just … fits.”
Akbhari Mhakvatjibaad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/23
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“Thank you for all the careful research and the time you have spent on this lively and interesting history. Extremely easy to follow and easy to listen to. I first heard you when you were a guest on the History of Cologne podcast. So knowledgeable, witty and such dry humor, I knew then that I had...”Read full review »
mimmsie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
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“I was surprised a few years ago to discover that I have as many German ancestors as ancestors from Britain & Ireland. Yet, I know so little of German history pre-1900. This podcast is a wonderful way to fill the gaps!”
deejr58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/26/23
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“Not only in depth history rarely covered but entertaining wit.”
Marina the former German via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“Where to start. This must be the most boring history podcast I have ever listened to. Completely scripted and read from a sheet including the very bad jokes. After listening to the first six episodes I can’t stand it any longer. Medieval history is my favourite thing but this one is a joy killer.”
nothankyoverymuch12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/23
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“Everything from the sound of his voice, ironically clever insights and ability to effectively summarize complicated events…I’m thoroughly enjoying this podcast!!”
YYLDC1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“It is a shame he uses the podcast to push modern day political bias.”
Al10691 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Such a joy to listen to history in a storytelling format.”
Pentimento10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“There I am, deep diving into the history of the Germans and I break out into a giggle. History nerd? Obviously. And I do love the lesson, but the subtle humor keeps me smiling. Thank you!”
raisingfemales via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/23
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“This is a good history podcast! I recommend”
DZimmermannn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“Phenomenal job!”
AssEater🐷 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/23
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“A fantastic podcast!”
TopLawMan0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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Paul Hünermund via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/06/23
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“I very much enjoyed this podcast!”
mausdrofnas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
“I just started History of the Germans the other week quite reluctantly but I’ve been plowing through it. German history seemed so much more atomized and consulted compared to English or French history. But Dirk is an amazing host who presents the history in a streamlined easily digestible fashion...”Read full review »
Nate88888888888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“Just started listening and all I can say is Supertoll! A wonderful antidote to the end of Mike Duncan’s revolutions.
If you like THoR or Revolutions, this is right up your street!”
Timnick00 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/23
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