Switzerland, a Chronicle

Peter Walker

A history of Switzerland and the Swiss peoples from Celtic times to the Modern Era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 22

    Ep. 19. The Sacred and Secular in the 13th/14th centuries

    In this episode 3 of series 2 - The Sacred and Secular in the 13th/14th centuries we'll look at several new influences on religion and thought in the Swiss lands and some new secular trends, some that connect to the sacred and some that do not. There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. I am creating a podcast website that will largely replace this and include the text of the episodes. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  2. FEB 8

    Ep. 18. Plus ça change...1291-1306

    In this episode 2 of series 2 - Plus ça change, (plus c'est la même chose) we'll look at how things change but largely remain the same in the 1290s and early 1300s. Something is changing in society but it will take a little longer to fully manifest. There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. I am also going to create a podcast website that will largely replace this and include the text of the episodes. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  3. JAN 25

    Ep. 17. The Bundesbrief of 1291

    In this episode starting series 2 - The Bundesbrief of 1291. Why was it written? What does it say? What outcomes stem from its creation? There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. In 2026 I am going to create a podcast website that will largely replace this and include the text of the episodes. If you like what I’ve started please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. In 2026 I’m also going to start producing special episodes for members of the podcast who sign up through Patreon. Perhaps an early example will be several episodes on Swiss Railways. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    News 2

    Apologies for the lack of a new episode. Unfortunately I’m just recovering from a horrendous bout of cold or flu. My voice hasn’t been useful for recoding for two weeks and I’ve fallen behind on content creation, my head feeling as if it were made of wood. The first episode of series 2 will appear early in the New Year and cover the events of 1291. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Ep. 16. Alpine Lands / Berner Oberland from circa 1200 CE

    Nearly two-thirds of Switzerland's territory belongs to the Alpine region, and the Alps have profoundly shaped the entire history of Switzerland. In this episode we’ll look at the Alpine Lands particularly the Berner Oberland from circa 1200 CE onwards. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Ep. 15. Rudolf I, King of the Romans (1273-1291)

    In this episode we’ll examine the reign of German King, Rudolf I, King of the Romans. We'll look at the events of his reign with a focus on those in Swiss territory and we'll also look as his character and how he is now viewed in Swiss history. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Ep. 14. The Great Interregnum (1250-1273)

    In this episode we’ll examine the Great Interregnum when German lands of the Roman Empire had no Emperor. Kings were elected but had little power. It was a time of lawlessness but also alliances between those trying to maintain peace and trade. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    Ep. 13. The Waldstätte or Urschweiz and what was life like in 1250 CE

    In this episode we’ll take a closer look at the territory of the Waldstätte or Urschweiz as a precursor to the events of the second half of the thirteenth century and look at daily like in 1250 CE. How has it changed since our last look in 1000 CE in episode 5? There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com with your thoughts and feedback. I’d love to hear from you.Ep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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A history of Switzerland and the Swiss peoples from Celtic times to the Modern Era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Peter Walker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Peter Walker
  • Show Website
    Switzerland, a Chronicle