'The Seven Maidens' is a story written to be a warning to young women to not try to be too independent, but really it should celebrate and encourage that independence.
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Ep. 1047 - Legends of the Rhine - Castle Gutenfels
'Castle Gutenfels' is the not so historically accurate tale of how the castle on the Rhine near Kaub got its name. But - it is much more romantic than the reality.
Ep. 1046 - Legends of the Rhine - Burg Stahleck
'Burg Stahleck' is a tale of a battle between the clergy and a land hungry noble.
Ep. 1044 - Legends of the Rhine - The Blind Archer
'The Blind Archer' is absolutely my favorite story of revenge. I hope you enjoy it as well!
Ep. 1043 - Legends of the Rhine - The Wooing
'The Wooing' is a story of knightly love and betrayal, where once again our hero comes out on top.
Ep. 1042 - Legends of the Rhine - St. Clement's Chapel
'St. Clement's Chapel' is the melancholy story of the founding of a church on the Rhine, and the Emperor's extermination of the robber barons.
Ep. 1041 - Legends of the Rhine - The Foundation of Castle Sponheim
'The Foundation of Castle Sponheim' is another tale of love, the Crusades, and a promise - but with a much better ending for everyone!
Ep. 1040 - Legends of the Rhine - A Mighty Draught
'A Mighty Draught' reads like an origin tale of drinking from a boot - with the origin of a town's lordship thrown in.
Ep. 1039 - Legends of the Rhine - The Mouse-Tower
We begin the week with 'The Mouse-Tower', the disturbing tale of a wicked Bishop getting what's coming to him.
Ep. 1038 - Legends of the Rhine - The Brömserburg
Our final tale of the week is a much sadder love story than 'Eginhard and Emma' - 'The Brömserburg'.