The STRANGE History of the Potsdam Giants

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History remembers Prussia for its iron discipline and military brilliance. But hidden in that reputation is one of the strangest regiments ever assembled: the Potsdam Giants. These soldiers weren’t chosen for courage, loyalty, or tactical skill — they were chosen for being exceptionally tall.

In this episode, we explore the bizarre world of the Lange Kerls, a regiment prized by King Frederick William I not for battle, but for spectacle. From kidnappings and diplomatic “gifts” of tall men, to failed breeding experiments and endless ceremonial parades, the Potsdam Giants reveal the absurd lengths a monarch could go to indulge his obsession.

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