The saddest story that I've told in a long while, 'The High Cross at Godesberg' was no way to end the week. So I've combined this two part tale to give us a happier note on Friday.
All in Fable
Ep. 1056 - Legends of the Rhine - The Nightingale Valley at Honnef
Have you ever been so upset with a bird that you wanted to banish it forever? St. Bernhard has.
Ep. 1053 - Legends of the Rhine - The Drachenfels
A conversion to Christianity, a fire breathing dragon and a maiden in distress. 'The Drachenfels' has it all.
Ep. 1051 - Legends of the Rhine - Knight Roland, Pt. 1
We're ending the week with another two part tale, this one featuring the famous Knight Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, hero and featured in song through the ages.
Ep. 1049 - Legends of the Rhine - The Building of the Minster, Pt. 2
In 'The Building of the Minster, Pt. 2' we'll find out if the aldermen of Aix-la-Chapelle are smarter than the Devil.
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Ep. 1046 - Legends of the Rhine - The Minstrel of Neuenahr, Pt. 2
In the second part of 'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' we leave behind young love for war and despair. A typical love story in German folklore.
Ep. 1042 - Legends of the Rhine - Genovefa, Pt. 2
In the second part of the Rhine tale of 'Genovefa' we learn the fate of the Countess, her son, and the villainous Golo.
Ep. 1040 - Legends of the Rhine - The Doctor's Wine of Bernkastel
In today's episode we explore the healing properties of Rhine wines in 'The Doctor's wine of Bernkastel'.
Ep. 1039 - Legends of the Rhine - Riza
The Rhine story of 'Riza' is filled with that particular sort of Christian magic that comes close to being blasphemous.
Ep. 1038 - Legends of the Rhine - The Templars of Lahneck
In 'The Templars of Lahneck' we get a story of the conflict between the Knights Templar and the Church.