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The Thirty Years’ War – Part 11 (1631)

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. This episode tells about the rise of Gustavus Adolphus.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 12 (1632)

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Two men are fighting at the beginning of this episode: Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus. By the end of this episode, the Swedish king will be dead.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 13 (1633-1634)

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Today, the war coincides with the assassination of Wallenstein.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 14 (1634-1635)

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Despite the deaths of the Winter King, Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein, the war went on as if nothing had happened.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 15 (1635-1637)

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Today, France is in the thick of the action.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 16 (1636-1640)

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. The war performs another volte-face: now, it is the Protestants’ move.

New Bern (North Carolina) and its Banknotes as historical testimonies

In the early 18th century, 100 Bernese founded a small settlement in North Carolina. After some initial setbacks, this settlement developed into a thriving city. Ruedi Kunzmann traces the history of this city on the basis of its banknotes, which will be for sale at the upcoming Sincona auction.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 17

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. The war grinding on for a few years before it was finally over was only due to the fact that all parties involved intended to improve their negotiating position.

The Thirty Years’ War – Part 18

Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Even when all belligerents had already gathered to negotiate, the war was still raging – on the battlefields as well in the backrooms.

Sicilian Mosaic Part 1: Background

The history of Sicily is shaped by the geographical situation of the island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Many peoples went through the country. Their trading, their wars and their peaceful coexistence are reflected on the coins.
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