David Brendan O'Meara

My Way to Canossa

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Thoroughly absurd and yet all-too-real, My Way to Canossa follows four journeys that re-imagine the Middle Ages amid the political and technological changes of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. This isn't an historical novel. It's an exploration of how the present uses the past. davidbrendanomeara.substack.com

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David Brendan O'Meara

Episodes

Episode 24: Privacy in the Wayback Seat 24.12.2024 3:57

In which Conrad, the Duke of Lower Lotharingia, needs more room. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 23: A Dissembler 23.12.2024 6:56

In which Sister Eunice Larkin finds herself accused of dishonesty. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 22: Alarum 22.12.2024 4:36

In which the Blogger hears a tune from the back of the minivan. Could it be an alarm? Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 21: Hildebrand 21.12.2024 6:53

In which the Blogger convinces himself that he's in good condition for driving, and then recalls a brief moment of success as a raconteur. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 20: The Almost Empty Attic 20.12.2024 6:22

In which Roger McAllister finally realizes to whom he is speaking. Part of The Blogger's Tale, Chapter Three. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 19: Patricius 19.12.2024 6:14

In which the Blogger figures he can start pounding coffee once he lands in continental Europe. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 18: The Pitch Meeting 18.12.2024 11:15

In which Bradley and Renee almost get the green light. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 17: The Histories on My Shelf 17.12.2024 19:38

In which the Blogger, forbidden from chatting with his fellow passengers, reflects on the contents of his bookshelf back home. Part of The Blogger's Tale , Chapter Three . Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 16: The Oldsmobile 16.12.2024 3:08

In which Sister Eunice sits in the back seat of a very large car. Part of The Blogger's Tale, Chapter 3 . Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 15: Quiet Time 15.12.2024 3:50

In which the Blogger reveals his high-tech technique for writing a blog. From The Blogger's Tale, Chapter Three. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 14: Kindersitze 14.12.2024 7:22

In which the Blogger learns that European child safety laws are very strict indeed. Part of The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 13: The Funeral Visit 13.12.2024 7:00

In which Sister Eunice Larkin discovers that she's involved in an unexpected business relationship. Part of The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 12: The Technik Museum 12.12.2024 2:34

In which the Blogger calculates the budget for a museum visit, and finds that feudal finance can be confusing. Part of The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 11: The Modest House in Fairfield 11.12.2024 5:06

In which Roger McAllister tries to appear interested in the minutiae of a family’s affairs. Part of The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two . Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 10: Maximillianstraße: The Imperial Family 10.12.2024 9:37

In which the Blogger encounters the Imperial family—and their attitudes. Part of The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 9: Koulourakia 09.12.2024 4:21

In which Nina Pagonis shares some cookies, and learns the difference between a tracheotomy and a tracheostomy. From The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 8: Dom zu Speyer: Tour of the Cathedral 08.12.2024 7:14

In which the Blogger indulges his architectural curiosity, and imagines a primitive computer game. From The Blogger's Tale: Chapter Two. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 7: Spira and Domgarten 07.12.2024 4:50

In which the Blogger wonders whether it is too soon for pop culture references. From The Blogger's Tale: Chapter One. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 6: Warrior, Daughter, Saint 06.12.2024 7:03

In which the staff of B&B Books prepare for a very important visitor. From My Way to Canossa: The Blogger's Tale. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 5: Speyer Nord-West: First Passengers 05.12.2024 3:36

In which the Blogger tries to make a little cross-cultural joke. From The Blogger's Tale: Chapter One. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 4: The Meek Shall Inherit 04.12.2024 9:38

In which Renee Alcala gets into a rental space early, and takes control. From My Way to Canossa: The Blogger's Tale. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 3: Landstraße 03.12.2024 3:32

In which the Blogger winds out RPMs on the minivan until he finds himself on the slow lane of the autobahn. From My Way to Canossa: The Blogger's Tale. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 2: The Song of Henry 02.12.2024 8:53

In which “Germany’s lost national epic” finds a Canadian publisher. From My Way to Canossa: The Blogger's Tale. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 1: Mannheim: The Rental Car 01.12.2024 2:55

In which the Blogger is forced to rely on his memory, because it’s 2009, and he’s on an airplane. From My Way to Canossa: The Blogger's Tale. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com