EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 15 MIN
Medieval Berlin, Part 1: The Birth of a City
from Berlin Bytes · host Global Sybarite
In this debut episode, we take a journey back to medieval Berlin—a time of bustling markets, fortified walls, and untold stories hidden beneath the city’s surface. Explore the myths, legends, and daily life of a period that shaped Berlin's foundations. Whether you’re a history lover or just curious, this is the Berlin you didn’t know existed. Sources include Berlin history (very nice medieval map on here!) “Metropolis: A History of Berlin” by Alexandra Richie “Berlin: The Story of a City” by Barney White-Spunner "Beer in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" by Richard W. Unger
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In this debut episode, we take a journey back to medieval Berlin—a time of bustling markets, fortified walls, and untold stories hidden beneath the city’s surface. Explore the myths, legends, and daily life of a period that shaped Berlin's foundations. Whether you’re a history lover or just curious, this is the Berlin you didn’t know existed. Sources include Berlin history (very nice medieval map on here!) “Metropolis: A History of Berlin” by Alexandra Richie “Berlin: The Story of a City” by Barney White-Spunner "Beer in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" by Richard W. Unger
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