Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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The little town of Groß-Umstadt may have one of Germany's best-kept secrets. In this brief look at a true Renaissance gem, we uncover tales of a territorial dispute, the sinister side of justice, consumer protection, an activist victory, and a surprisingly large number of women immortalized in stone.

Chapters:
00:00 An ancient town
01:00 Seven schlosses
02:01 Who should rule the town?
02:46 A new town hall
03:40 Justice and Prudence
04:25 Decline and protest
05:17 The Maid of the Trough
06:26 How to get there

Music:
"Style Funk" and "Hot Swing"
by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
Creative Commons Attribution licence

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