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by Benjamin Jacobs
A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Aug 17, 20261h 9m
Episode 105: Gregory’s Goals
In our ongoing recap about Gregory, we cover Gregory's goals as pope, the battle of Manzikert, and a big success in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 10, 20261h 17m
Episode 104: Podcast Footnote on Church Governance
In today's episode length podcast footnote I review the method of church governance at the time of Gregory's ascention to popehood. Please check out Phil's Alexandria: A Hellenistic World Podcasthttps://feed.podbean.com/alexandriapod/feed.xmlFor the article on Anne of Kyiv, please go here:https://academic.oup.com/histres/article/89/245/435/5603010 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 22, 202657 min
Episode 103: The Lamentable Tragic Tale of Godfrey the Hunchback, Update Part I
A bit of a reset episode after a long gap in which I got some new sources. Going back over the early years of Hildebrand, a bit of catch up on the house of Tuscany, etc. This is part one of two three.https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 5, 20251h 2m
Episode 102: Greeting Gregory
In today's episode we run through the election of Gregory the 7, watch Henry do something clever and seemingly break up the Saxon rebellion, all while Milan is in total chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 19, 202543 min
Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion
In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 13, 202548 min
Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History
In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 12, 202544 min
Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History
In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV.https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 19, 20251h 11m
Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
In this episode Henry tries to rescue the pope, then doesn't. Then he tries to get a divorce, then doesn't. Finally, he crushes a revolt in Saxony with the help of the wealthy and popular Otto of Northeim. Henry tries to force him to show up and fight a judicial duel, but he doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Wittenberg to Westphalia
A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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