Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The Coup of Kaiserwerth has rocked the empire, allowing the reformist party to consolidate the papacy and forcing a deadly confrontation in Milan. But surely it will be worth it as the new leader of the regency council consolidates power for the greater good! Right? wait who is this guy anyway. Well, Ah. No. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.