On its face 'The Emperor Wenzel' is a story of the succession of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. But in reality, it's a story about just how good Bacharacher wine is.
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Ep. 1036 - Legends of the Rhine - The Brothers, Pt. 2
Today on the podcast we have the final part of our story of love, honor, and duty in Wilhelm Ruland's 'The Brothers'.
Ep. 1035 - Legends of the Rhine - The Brothers, Pt. 1
'The Brothers' is our first tale back from vacation and it's a love story unlike any told in "Legends of the Rhine" thus far. Although I'm not sure that's such a good thing.
Ep. 1054 - Legends of the Rhine, Pt. 1
This week we're catching back up with Wilhelm Ruland's "Legends of the Rhine".
Ep. 1050 - Legends of the Rhine - St. George's Linden
We end the week with the saddest tale of love and loss I've ever told on the podcast - 'St. George's Linden'.
Ep. 1049 - Legends of the Rhine - Lorelei
'Lorelei' is one of the most famous German legends. In this tale Wilhelm Ruland tells the story of her final victim.
Ep. 1048 - Legends of the Rhine - The Seven Maidens
'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.
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. 1045 - Legends of the Rhine - The Mother's Ghost
'The Mother's Ghost' is a story of infidelity, murder, and (of course) ghosts that led to the downfall of the Fürstenberg's.