Welcome to Medieval Germanica. I’m your host, Brandon Foster, and today we’re diving into the life of Clovis, the first king of the united Franks. Born around 466 to Childeric I and a Thuringian princess, Clovis—whose name means “famous warrior”—rose to power in 481 and changed the course of European history.

We’ll explore how he defeated Roman and Frankish rivals, expanded his kingdom through cunning and conquest, and ultimately unified the Franks. Most famously, Clovis converted to Catholic Christianity, setting the stage for a long alliance between the Frankish kings and the Church. From the Battle of Soissons to the Council of Orléans, from brutal assassinations to the founding of Paris as his capital—this is the story of Clovis, founder of the Merovingian dynasty.

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Welcome to Medieval Germanica! Gather round the fire and hear the tales of Germany. Learn her history, her ways, and her people!

At Medieval Germanica, you will learn about German history from the Late Ancient Period through the Early Medieval Period. If you like history, especially German history, this podcast is for you.

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This episode focuses on the Germanic mythological character Mannus and his Hindu counterpart Manu. Both the Germans and the Aryans who invaded India were Indo-Europeans. They shared a similar ancestry, and their mythologies have many similarities.

Mannus also had three sons: Ingvaeones, Hirmeaones, and Instvaeones. In addition to their shared "first man" mythology, Manu and Mannus share a flood story similar to the Judeo-Christian flood story.

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