Ep. 28. Cultural and Political developments across Swiss lands (1338-1347)

Ep. 28. Cultural and Political developments across Swiss lands (1338-1347)

In this episode 12 of series 2 - We'll look at Cultural and Religious achievements and then cover events in Bern, Locarno, Zürich, Luzern, Appenzell, Grisons and the Valais (phew!) 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 the podcast and want to keep it advertising free please consider supporting me through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership]). You can also reach out to me with your thoughts and feedback by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com [hello@switzerlandachronicle.com]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 27. The Laupen War (1339)

In this episode 11 of series 2 - Bern and its Walstätte allies defeat an imperial army led by nobles from the Burgundian Uechtland at the Battle of Laupen in 1339. 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’m doing 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. 26. Luzern joins the Waldstätte, Bern flexes its muscles and Revolution in Zürich (1330-1336)

In this episode 10 of series 2 - Luzern allies with the Forest Cantons, Bern flexes its muscles against Fribourg and a Revolution takes place in Zürich. 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’m doing 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. 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.