#88 A Day in Cologne's Medieval Harbour

Jun 12, 2025
23 mins

Episode Description

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From early morning mists on the Rhine to fish markets, merchant quarrels, and the echo of church bells, this episode immerses you in the sounds, sights, and stories of a single day in the city's economic center. Learn how trade, guilds, and the legendary Staple Law shaped Cologne’s rise to power—and follow merchant Jakob’s anxious wait for his long-overdue ship. A vivid journey through the rhythms of everyday life in medieval Europe

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