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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 43 MIN

Episode 1: Reich? What Reich?

from Reichs & Republics | The German History Podcast · host Katja Hoyer & Dr. Christopher Dillon

In the first episode of Reichs and Republics, we set the scene for a journey through German history, from the Holy Roman Empire to reunification. We explore the meanings of 'Reich' and 'Republic', explain why Germany's past continues to shape the modern world, and share what sparked our fascination with the subject. Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Host: Katja Hoyer & Dr Christopher Dillon ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/reichs-republics#host⁠⁠⁠ To comment and ask questions, please join our community:⁠ ⁠https://reichs-and-republics.com/supporters⁠⁠ Support via Paypal:⁠⁠ ⁠http://battleguide.co.uk/rr-paypal⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merchandise and Shop: ⁠⁠⁠https://reichs-and-republics.com/collections/all⁠⁠ Our WW1 Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://listen.not-so-quiet.com/⁠⁠ Our WW2 Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://listen.both-sides-of-the-wire.com⁠⁠⁠ Untitled History Podcast: ⁠http://listen.untitled-history.com/⁠ Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠⁠⁠ If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Katjas socials X (Twitter): ⁠⁠ https://x.com/hoyer_kat⁠ Substack: Zeitgeist ⁠⁠https://www.katjahoyer.uk/⁠ General Enquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: - Host: Katja Hoyer and Dr Christopher Dillon - Production: Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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