Show overview
History in Slow German has been publishing since 2023, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 241 episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 5 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 11 months ago. The busiest year was 2024, with 174 episodes published. Published by hisgpodcast.
From the publisher
Welcome to ”History in Slow German” the podcast that delves into significant events of world history, all presented in slow, clear German. If you’re learning German and want to explore both the language and historical narratives, this is the perfect podcast for you! In this podcast series, we explore key moments and pivotal turning points that have left a lasting impact on the world we know today. From dramatic events in ancient history to the political upheavals of the 20th century, we take you on a captivating journey through history. Our episodes are designed with German learners in mind. We speak at a deliberate pace and provide explanations for specialized vocabulary to ensure that you comprehend every moment. Immerse yourself in the past, improve your German language skills, and discover how historical events have shaped our world. Subscribe to ”History in Slow German” now, and get ready to experience history in a whole new way.
Latest Episodes
View all 241 episodesEp 242#244 The Process of Adolf Eichmann
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the key architects of the Holocaust, and how his capture and prosecution became a turning point in the world’s confrontation with Nazi crimes. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 241#243 The Birth of the University System
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the birth of the university system, a cornerstone of modern education that began in medieval Europe. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 240#242 The Spanish Inquisition
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of the Spanish Inquisition, one of the most infamous institutions of medieval Europe. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 239#241 Galileo and the Telescope
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of Galileo Galilei and his groundbreaking use of the telescope, which forever changed our understanding of the universe. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 238#240 The Rise of the Ottoman Empire
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the rise of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most powerful and influential empires in world history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 237#239 The Renaissance begins in Florence
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the beginnings of the Renaissance in Florence, a city that became the cradle of a cultural and intellectual rebirth. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 236#238 The Trial of Socrates
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of the Trial of Socrates, a defining moment in ancient philosophy and Athenian history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 235#237 The Fall of Constantinople
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the Fall of Constantinople, a pivotal event that marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and a major shift in world history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 234#235 The Crimean War
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the Crimean War, a conflict that reshaped European politics and military practices in the 19th century. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 233#234 The Founding of Rome
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the legendary founding of Rome, a story that blends myth, history, and the spirit of an empire that would shape the world. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 232#233 The Italian Unification Begins under Garibaldi
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the remarkable story of how Giuseppe Garibaldi helped ignite the unification of Italy — a dream that many Italians had long hoped to see come true. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 231#232 The First Modern Olympic Games
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the rebirth of an ancient tradition — the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896, marking the beginning of a new era in international sports. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 230#231 The Completion of the Eiffel Tower
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of the Eiffel Tower, a structure once criticized as a monstrosity, now one of the most beloved and iconic landmarks in the world. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 228#229 The First Winter Olympics
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of the first Winter Olympics, an event that marked the beginning of a global celebration of winter sports and set the stage for some of the most thrilling athletic competitions in history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 227#228 Nikola Tesla
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor and visionary whose ideas shaped the modern world, from alternating current to wireless energy transmission. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 226#227 Marcus Aurelius
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor known as the last of the Five Good Emperors and the author of one of history’s most influential philosophical works, the Meditations. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 225#226 The Domestication of the Cat
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of how the wild feline became the beloved domestic cat we know today. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 224#225 Mahatma Ghandi
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s nonviolent independence movement and a global symbol of peace and resistance. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 223#224 The Egyptian Temples of Abu Simbel
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating story of Abu Simbel, the monumental temple complex built by Pharaoh Ramses II and saved from the rising waters of the Nile in the 20th century. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ep 222#223 The History of Cannibalism
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of cannibalism, a practice as old as humanity itself, shrouded in taboo, survival, and ritual. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link