Switzerland, a Chronicle

Ep. 25. Old Claims and New Alliances (1316-1329)

In this episode 9 of series 2 - We'll look at the aftermath of the Battle of Morgarten. The Habsburgs continued to exert their claims to little avail. New alliances emerge in the Swiss lands. There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576871351525]. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership]. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com [hello@switzerlandachronicle.com]. I’d love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 24. The Battle of Morgarten (1315)

In this episode 8 of series 2 - We'll visit the site of the Battle of Morgarten and learn about the defeat of Leopold I's army by Swiss Confederates, an event that will echo around Europe. The Pact of Brunnen is sworn just three weeks after the battle to reflect a deeper solidarity for the Eidgenossen. There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576871351525]. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership]. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com [hello@switzerlandachronicle.com]. I’d love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 23. Two Kings and the path to conflict. (And Templars?!)

In this episode 7 of series 2 - I'll examine the dual election of Friedrich the Fair of Habsburg and Wittelsbach Ludwig of Bavaria. We'll see how an occupation of the Monastery of Einsiedeln by the men of Schwyz drove the Habsburgs under Leopold, Friedrich's younger brother to contemplate an invasion of Schwyz. I'll also take a look at a current fringe idea that modern Switzerland “descends from” or was founded by escaped Knights Templar. There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576871351525]. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership]. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com [hello@switzerlandachronicle.com]. I’d love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 22. The Assassination of King Albrecht I (1308)

In this episode 6 of series 2 - I recount the assassination of King Albrecht I by his nephew when crossing the Reuss near Windisch. There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576871351525]. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership]. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com [hello@switzerlandachronicle.com]. I’d love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 21. Wilhelm Tell

In this episode 5 of series 2 - I recount the story of Wilhelm Tell and the shooting of an apple from the head of his son and then look at how the Swiss hero has been perceived and emulated during subsequent history. What is his status today? There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576871351525]. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership]. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com [hello@switzerlandachronicle.com]. I’d love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.