Episode 21: “The Autobiography of Sir Götz von Berlichingen” by Sir Götz von Berlichingen

Hank and Bindu travel back further in history than they have ever done, with this autobiography of a late 15th Century/ early 16th Century knight. Sir Götz von Berlichingen, better known as Götz of the Iron Hand; was a German knight who served as a mercenary leader in many of the conflicts both inside and outside the Holy Roman Empire. Despite losing his right arm to a cannonball early in his millitary career, Götz served as an esteemed knight and a capable military leader for almost five decades of wars and feuds. Using this memoir as a reference, Hank and Bindu explore late Medieval and Renaissance warfare and the revolution in military tactics and technology that this period experienced.

Mozart’s canon “Leck mich im Arsch”, inspired by Götz’s infamous expression.

Excellent video by the Youtube channel SandRhoman History we utilized in researching this podcast.

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Episode 20: Interview with Peter McAleese