The History of the Germans Podcast has been advertising free since the very beginning and will remain so. The point of the exercise is not to make me rich (there are many smarter ways to do that), but to make the whole of German history more accessible, in particular to English speakers. But Podcasting is hard work. Each episode takes me about 2- 2.5 working days to prepare and record. So if I want to keep the podcast ad-free and keep my marriage going, I need to make this economically viable. And that is where you fine people come in. If you feel the urge to support this endeavour, are in need for some heartfelt gratitude or just want to have some great extra HotG stuff, choose a membership level that suits your wallet – please!
Reichsritter
A Reichsritter (Imperial Knight) protects the poor, defends the church and serves the emperor freely and truly. He does not expect anything in return, apart from honour and respect. Nor does an Edelfrau (Dame) debase herself to barter for goods in return for her generosity.
Only an exchange of gifts is suitable for such august personalities, so please receive the occasional bonus episode as a token of the Podcast’s appreciation.
- Heartfelt Gratitude
- Bonus Episodes about German Art, Architecture and Literature
- Posing questions in the Q&A sessions at the end of each season
reichsfürst
As Peer of the Realm your great privilege is a seat in the Reichstag where you can deliberate the affairs of the day and advise on future policy. The peers of the ream included not just counts and dukes, but also bishops and mighty abbesses
- Sincere and Heartfelt Gratitude
- Bonus Episodes about German Art, Architecture and Literature
- Having your (first) name called out at the start of an episode
- Posing questions in the Q&A sessions at the end of each season
- You can suggest specific topics to be included into an episode
Kurfürst
The noblest of rights of a Prince Elector is to choose. The History of the Germans Podcasts offers you the opportunity here to choose to be even more generous than Imperial Knights/Dames and Peers of the Realm.
The Empire being impecunious ever since your ancestors have broken central power during the Investiture Conflict, there is sadly not much in added benefit that can be offered. We hope you recognise your good fortune and give according to your might.
- Eternal, Sincere and Heartfelt Gratitude
- Bonus Episodes about German Art, Architecture and Literature
- Having your (first) name called out at the start of an episode
- Posing questions in the Q&A sessions at the end of each season
- You can suggest specific topics to be included into an episode
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