How Medieval Monasteries Waged War (feat. Baden State Museum)

[@SandRhomanHistory]

A quick note for German speakers (and everybody else who's interested). The word "Panzer" is actually also an English term. It a loanword from German of course a means tank. So, an English speaker associates the term "panzer" more with tank than with it's original meaning "armor". As many have pointed out "tank rider" is not really the best translation. We only use it once in the intro because it's spicy and English speakers know the word too (unfrotunately, that's part of the KZbin Algorithm-game). We do, however, contextualize this usage throughout the video by exclusively referring both to the indiculus list (which is where the German translation Panzerreiter comes from) or the Panzerreiter as "armored" / "heavily armored cavalry". Lastly, It's PanzerREITER not PanzerRITTER, so translating it as Armored Knight (as some comments suggested) would be misleading. While a knight is usually also a rider; the two things are the same thing. "Reiter" means "rider". Long story short: Armored rider is probably the best rendering of "Panzerreiter".

[@fellowcat3796]

i was already wondering this when i heard it. Thanks for the explanation!

[@Dutcharedope]

the best translation is probably tankmotorist

[@martintabony611]

Panzerreiter, Armoured cavalrymen. Panzerkampfwagen, tank

[@richbob9155]

this is a pathetic attempt to excuse what is 100% intentional misinformation. I hope everyone sees your comment and unsubscribes like me. Panzer does not mean tank in any way. Even in a modern sense it means armour. The work tank is only in English and exists because of ww2 misinformation tactics used by the British. It doesn't have a translation into other languages as they refer to heavy vehicles as armour. It means armoured (or shielded/shelled) rider and nothing else. Panzer is not an English term either, this is more misinformation from you to justify your initial crap. It is not a loan word as the modern term translates directly to the English word 'armour' and has no separate meaning. Pure BS from this channel. Just admit you made a mistake next time and your research was not good enough. I am 1 minute in and have already noticed several glaring mistakes other than this. Did you hire a new researcher or something because this is absolute garbage that nobody should believe a word of.

[@INSANESUICIDE]

Not to be pedantic, but how can the literal translation be ''tank cavalry'' when tank is a term that came to be during WW1? Would not armored or protected be a better translation?

[@epochentrotter]

It was a pleasure to show you the Reichenau abbey and give some insights in this video! ❤

[@dancingsifaka6510]

❤❤❤

[@adrianmartin1308]

Is/will there be a special exhibition about the art from the abbey? As an artist myself I'd like to see more about it. (Don't worry I will visit the museum and abbey anyway next time I'm in Konstanz)

[@epochentrotter]

@@adrianmartin1308 the exhibition shows some of the most outstanding illuminations made in Reichenau abbey - but only until 20 October 2024. On the monastery island you can visit the Church of Saint George with its unique wall paintings. Furthermore there is the cathedral treasury with a lot of goldsmith‘s works.

[@Omnipotencius]

History❤

[@yorp4161]

Was für ein crossover.

[@MikoSciencia]

I had never considered that giving power to clergy would solve any problems related to inheritence, that's actually quite ingenious

[@QuantumHistorian]

Clergy not being able to inherit wasn't so clear cut in the early middle ages though. Even in the times and places where it was official policy it was not always enforced. It's only from the great schism that it really became the law (in the west).

[@nath9091]

It's similar to Eunuch theory but unfortunately they still have relatives.

[@Xfire209]

@@nath9091 Their relatives could very well be factored in. By choosing a clergyman from a certain family the king could also bind his family closer to himself as loyalty to the king was rewarded with high positions in the kingdom.

[@jackryan444]

However while solving one problem it also created its own issues. But that's leadership for you. Rarely is there a win-win decision.

[@ulyssees30y]

It actually created problems. The Church had to institute celibacy. Bishops and cardinals were passing on Church wealth to their children. They were bankrupting the Church. A policy of celibacy continues to this day.

[@T33K3SS3LCH3N]

Pandulf Ironhead is truly one of the names of all times

[@talknight2]

Watch out Helm Hammerhand

[@charlesr3389]

Very nice to see my two longest-running historical interests--ecclesiastical history and military history--meet in the same video. Thanks for putting this together! I also have to recommend Philip Schaff's incredible work as an excellent resource for ecclesiastical history through the ages.

[@jonathanbatz3183]

Oh lovely, I live in Konstanz and have visited the exhibitions at Reichenau and the ALM. It is a great time!

[@HagenBaldaran]

Dito! Great Exhibition

[@epochentrotter]

Thanks for your feedback on our exhibition!

[@Easternromanfan]

Finally a great video of the ottonian era

[@makimaki500]

So this is why there are bishops fighting with me in Mount and Blade. Thanks for the video.

[@ivansalamon7028]

1257AD?

[@makimaki500]

@@ivansalamon7028 Yeah

[@dzejrid]

Best mod ever. Shame there is no equivalent in Bannerlord.

[@chrisedrev9519]

Some of the most immersive documentaries on the internet. Thank you for your work guys.

[@Billman-ph1pd]

These videos on medieval and early modern civil and military administrative models are so good

[@crazydrummer99999]

top 3 history channel on KZbin

[@andreoliveira685]

top 1 for me, at least on middle ages

[@hansulrichboning8551]

Quite interesting and new for me. Reichenau-Abbey was well known for its scriptorium and the famous books it produced .Herman the lame was an interesting monk at reichenau(Early scientist and composer)

[@schlawa]

Thanks for often covering these rather seldomly mentioned chapters of medieval German History.

[@intermaria]

I recently visited Bornholm (Denmark) and Lübeck (Germany), and a significant portion of the local history is on the subject of Danish-Hansa conflicts. Bornholm was controlled by the Archbishop of Lund, and he is framed as the main enemy of the Lübeckers of the time, having his own personal army and everything. It's interesting that the Danish king is rarely mentioned in relation to the Hansa around Bornholm, as the Archbishop controlled the island through several round-churches and at least 2 local castles, one of which, Hammershus, is the largest fortress ruin in Denmark. One of the local guides even said that the fortress was an important asset of the Archbishops during periods of opposition to the crown.

[@dylanmilne6683]

Never heard of Hammershus before now, what an interesting place. The Baltic doesn't get the attention it deserves for it's brilliant history.

[@scimir2316]

I am at the Bodensee for vacation right now. Visited Reichenau today pretty much by accident. Pretty little island and monastery!

[@theitalianliner1726]

I am a Medieval History major and I had the pleasure of studying the books of the great Hagen Keller on Northern Italy; you did a fantastic job in summarizing such a complex issue as the military dimension of ecclesiastical powers.

[@eddierudolph8702]

This is one of the best videos that you have made, very well done. And this is an under-studied period of history.

[@mabeSc]

Quite an interesting part of history when European monarchy and royalty was in its early formative stages. I knew early (Western) European rulers relied on the Church for a time but had no idea it was this important. Would love to see a comparison to its Byzantine neighbours (but well, I am a romaboo so of course).

[@caioalmeida4139]

Was German more powerful than France during medieval real?

[@mabeSc]

@@caioalmeida4139 At that time there was no real France or Germany.

[@caioalmeida4139]

@@mabeSc there were the Kingdom of France,

[@mabeSc]

@@caioalmeida4139 I might not remember correctly but am nearly sure that, during the time of Otto I & II, modern Western Europe was divided into East and West Francia.

[@caioalmeida4139]

@@mabeSc so basically France territory was dominated by Germanic elites over Celtic peasants

[@wilsonhernandez8194]

thank you for still making content without relying on possibly shady sponsorship. hopefully you can collaborate with museums and other historical preservation organisations in the future

[@Ehksoduss]

This is an incredible coincidence. I wrote a paper on exactly the same list of Panzerreiter, and also found the clerical involvement to be the most interesting part.

[@halflifeger4179]

fantastic content. I cannot believe that well-sourced videos on the early Middle Ages with visuals that are both accurate and pretty actually exist

[@WhatIsSanity]

Always a viewing pleasure. The breakdown makes the information easy to absorb, the calm narration and visual aids further help and keep me focused. This video would be a prime example of why I spend so much time watching educational content on this platform.

[@Thorwald_Franke]

Suprising aspect of monastery life. I grew up near Reichenau and must say that the current exhibition is indeed an extraordinary event. Although well acquainted with Reichenau's history from childhood, I have never seen such an exhibition showing all the pieces at one place which usually can be found only distributed all over Europe.

[@aleksandertanchev8148]

Awesome video, as usual. I like how you choose less talked about topics, and go in debt. Also unluke other history focused channels you use the local names, rather than english or french ones (for example Gerrmanics are Karl, rather than Charles, and so on...). Thank you for your hard work.

[@daanstrik4293]

Debt = owing money to somebody Depth = Deep (or in this case: detail). English is a bastard of a language

[@arepupu]

Your videos are phenomenal! Thank you for you hard work

[@bootpringle]

Wby was I imagining a priest with a panzerschrek on horseback

[@danciortea2278]

Warhammer HRE

[@stepbruv8780]

Panzer Division

[@williamboisdenghien2849]

@@stepbruv8780 They pray for the rest of the Ghost Division.

[@Briselance]

​@@williamboisdenghien2849 Always ahead, fed by your dread

[@drakoslayd]

I approve.

[@hansoskar1911]

Reichenau abbey looks a lot more interesting now than when i was forced to go there when I was ~7 years old.l

[@epochentrotter]

You should visit the island again! It‘s really worth it, especially the church Saint George! ❤

[@lyvras]

its always funny seeing Andrej/ Geschichtsfenster making random cameos on english YT-channels. First with SexyBiscuit and now here XD!

[@rumpelpumpel7687]

😁👍

[@iseeyou5061]

Now this feels at home from SandRhoman 😁

[@BanjoSick]

This is the perfect companion to the History of the Germans podcast.

[@GarfieldRex]

Extremely interesting. Didn't know Abbeys were part of the feudal system of government. Great!

[@mattythefatty6442]

Incredible video watched with my father and learned so much we had to take a breather after the vid thank you for all your wonderful videos ❤

[@zacharymullins2854]

Your channel is one of my favorites. I wish you a bright future and longevity.

[@ukaszgrzesik7231]

Many thanks for the exhibition recomendation, I was looking for ideas for one day trips end of September.

[@greenjoseph4]

Spectacular video about (imo) another under discussed aspect of European medieval military history

[@pjcasey8779]

Amazing as usually! I love this channel. Keep up the hard work

[@buninparadise9476]

0:35 Panzer originally meant Armour so Panzerreiter means armoured rider Armoured vehicles were called Panzerwagen, and later just Panzer

[@TheGrenadier97]

Abbotts and bishops involved in warfare are impressive and amusing proofs of how things were complex, severe and brutal back then, a reality that often escapes the contemporary mentality, so used to constitutions and stablishments. And if you ask me, i prefer such a context than modern massive demagogic nation-states...

[@psychosytheXmediaXco]

Everybody does. Until the local warrior-elite has a few too many and decides you've been talking an awful lot of shit for someone with such a flammable house lol

[@TheGrenadier97]

That's a funny meme, but modern day Gestapos are also worse.

[@mikerodrigues9822]

Why is this peasant talking?

[@thcdreams654]

I love your videos. They are always informative and entertaining. And the animations are impressive, and can be very funny as well. Thank you

[@derwolf3006]

I truly love you guys! You create such high quality and at the same time, sadly, underrated content.

[@vorynrosethorn903]

The Russian equivalent to this system would also be an interesting topic in regards to their military organisation from the time of Ivan the Terrible, during the time of troubles and into the early Romanovs.

[@MrSinclairn]

Lay Abbots,quite common in the Scottish Church,up to the Reformation(1560),ie the origins of the Highland Clans of MacLaren.MacPherson,MacNab and possibly Livingstone,Baron of the Bachuil and COARB of St.Moluag. Seems these 'Panzer-ritter' were the precursor of the eventual crusading knightly orders.

[@WhatIsSanity]

Panzerreiter were knights of different name drawn into service by the same feudal system that knights of secular lords were. They were in the service of clergy not the clergy themselves. Usually. The crusader knights like Templars were actual monks that took similar vows to the clergy and not landowning men of status, in fact if they did have any land, wealth or status they had to renounce it all in their vows as a monk to serve god above all. Crusaders kind of created their own laws through precedent largely ignoring existing ones of the church and crown. Much to the chagrin of many existing powers.

[@Gibson7Clans]

This is a hugely great video. I’ve not seen a video before. That covers, medieval religious forces, and other power dynamics, such as manor lords, knights and Yoemen, who are different in ways, as well as nobles and Royalty. This covers most of the powers I know of in the medieval world. Which I have never seen all these at once in the same video before. So thanks greatly. 😁👍

[@byjordi2185]

Okay wait thats creepy I work on the Reichenau. Therefore I love everything about its history. And I love the fact that its SandRhoman History, that uploaded cuz I love your videos, if someone else ever wants to visit this beautiful island aswell, come as soon as possible, cuz this year the Abbey celebrates 1300 years!!! and has a large historical exhibition!

[@michaelman957]

It's worth noting that the whole "clergy can't fight" is only sort of true. That was only ever a matter of policy, not doctrine, so battle bishops were a thing at times, usually in a defensive role or a reaction force against repeated invasion (like a response to the pagan prussians raiding for slaves in the north).

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

Didn't the Bishop of Augsburg lead its defense against the Magyars before the Second Battle of Lechfeld?

[@bigsarge2085]

Informative AND entertaining, thank you@

[@adrianmartin1308]

Very informative, thank you for this video. A suggestion of mine would be to make the sound of davids voice a bit louder in the future so you can hear german as well as english. I don't know what the best volume is but they do that in other modern documentaries and it gives the interviewee a bit more character

[@TemperedMedia]

I do appreciate the content you all put together, even if I don't catch every video.

[@kazziekri]

great work as always! thank you guys!

[@SirCheezersIII]

Aww yeah, I can't get enough of that pre-13th century HRE history. PLEASE, SIR, I WANT SOME MORE

[@vincenteijdenberg2690]

Bishoprics were simply states like any other and states wage war .the bishopric of Utrecht was at war with the county of Holland a lot of the time. Hendrik of gelre bishop Liège carried out a complete plundering campaign through the Ardennes. And besieged several cities .

[@tadsklallamn8v]

this is my favorite channell

[@samdumaquis2033]

Thank you for the documentary

[@tulsatrash]

Its neat seeing artist depict what familiar places looked like centuries ago.

[@lexington476]

A 👍 and a comment for the algorithm. This video definitely qualifies for a rating of two snaps up in a circle.

[@EsmereldaWeatherwax-f1s]

Excellent work, thank you

[@narkerns]

Keep up the good work - I really appreciate your videos :)

[@WissHH-]

Another magnificent video!

[@clintmoor422]

cool. the more you know, the cooler the middle ages

[@caniconcananas7687]

I do always like these videos.

[@misham1213]

A most excellent video

[@OoTronnyioO]

Amazing work! Did you make the paintings yourself?

[@georgecristiancripcia4819]

A very nice video

[@jaredm1865]

Keep using the original BC and AD for dates be for and after Christ. Thanks for the content.😊

[@miguelmontenegro3520]

When you think youve seen everything, medieval Panzerdivision drops out of nowhere

[@trikepilot101]

I like all SandRhoman History videos!!!! : ) I wish I was in Germany this year to visit the exhibit, but alas, no.

[@peterpienczuk2664]

splendid video on a very interesting topic

[@chrisnewhard5863]

Cool video!

[@conorvlad6412]

Great video as always

[@Another_opinion_]

Thanks for mentioning the less known but very meaningful battle of stilus.

[@kentuckkev3782]

Great video ! Love this channel

[@M1AngelMan]

Super interesting video!

[@MatthieuGuislain]

Great Work !

[@rohitrai6187]

I learnt about the Imperial Church System from History of Germans podcast. It ended after the Concordat of Worms. Emperors had donated lot of lands and rights to Bishops over the centuries, which they had got access to by selecting the bishops who would be. But during reign of Salian Henry 4, who was a child when he acceeded there was an enterprising Pope who wanted to wrest control of all those lands which Emperors had donated over the years, and started the Investiture controversy

[@cameo25000]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@julio5prado]

Really interesting! Thanks!

[@КонстантинАчкасов-в6ч]

Commenting down bellow also😅 Would love if you explore the political/administrative role of monasteries as well

[@booniebound7793]

Have to like and comment for these videos.

[@profdroid5264]

Thanks!

[@derpeek]

Interesting video. In the perspective of the battle of Ane 1227 where the bisschop utrecht, Otto II, waged wat against the population of the province of Drenthe. The previous bisschops of Utrecht were involved in many battles. As they had both religious power and seculair power over their Regions.

[@shawnbeckett1370]

Awesome as always

[@Bern_il_Cinq]

Those are some pretty books. Also, HELL YEAH PANZER MONK KNIGHTS

[@SeattleJeffin]

Outstanding video as usual. I don't suppose you would consider doing a video on the Alban/Scots during the time of MacBeth?

[@hendrickziegler8487]

Haven't watched the full video yet. But clergy wielding enormous worldly power itself shouldn't be surprising: The German Emperor was elected by (amongst others) 3 clergymen. The Fürstbischof of Würzburg ruled big chunks of southern Germany in the early middle ages. And if you look into the history of the castles in Palatinate, it will be apparent that many of them have been destroyed by troops under the command of the church.

[@curiousjim]

Thank you!!!

[@philippedesruisseaux5621]

Thank for your hard work

[@antonbechtolsheim3396]

Great work, may the comment help with the algorithm

[@marcelosilveira2276]

3:30 commenting down bellow

[@richardgrant2630]

Great video!

[@universpro7741]

Can you make a video about the Battle of Bailén, and Don Quixote?

[@notthefbi7932]

Beer and battling, the fun quiet side of monastery life 😉

[@mastzh]

Thanks

[@KojotGenije]

may the algorithm bless you with more views :))

[@normtrooper4392]

These videos are an auto like for me

[@n-pathic2157]

History Love!

[@ajaxparademacy]

Love it!

[@sprouts7768]

Imperial Abby...damn never thought about it like that

[@aenastik7561]

Love the video!

[@catoelder4696]

Great video

[@sarahsidney1988]

Love your content