PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

Introducing Pope Gelasius, a monk who fixed the papal bull miniscule! In his episode, we discuss an early attack, evading an attack, and a follow up attack. 

 

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Its time to follow another one of the papal greats, and we know how this usually goes, don't we? 
Introducing Pope Paschal II! In his episode, we discuss shifting antipapacies, the Crusade of the Faint Hearted, the Privilegium, and papal butts. 

 

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We have reached yet another juggernaut in the High Middle Ages: Urban II! 
In his episode, we discuss bigamous marriages, incestuous orgies, the First Crusade, and "Deus Vult". 

 

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Surprise bonus episode, looking back!

As Storia d'Italia approaches the Carolingian Papacy, Marco invited Bry for a retrospective on the shifting landscape of the popes, power, and paradigm in that period. 

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Pope Victor III is undeniably a significant historical figure, but has the unusual honour of being more famous for his pre-papal life! In his episode, we discuss the Golden Age of Montecassino, regifting stolen goods, the ultimate dilly-dallying, and only briefly lament for him that we are not rating abbots.

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