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The Pope, the Bishop of Rome, successor of Saint Peter and leader of the Catholic Church. Pious men aspire to the chair and humbly accept the position. At least that's what we'd like to believe. But not all popes were righteous men, some weren't even Christian!
In this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we are going to look at some of the worst Popes of the Middle Ages.
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In this episode we discuss:
In this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we are going to look at some of the worst Popes of the Middle Ages.
I play a music clip during the episode provided by The History Teachers. They produce fantastic historical songs set to current and classic hits! Visit their sites and support their music. They are inspiring history students across the globe. Find The History Teachers on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/historyteachers, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/historyteacherz and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/historyteacherz.
Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes.
In this episode we discuss:
- A Pope who put his dead predecessor on trial
- The Pope who ran a male brothel
- The Pope who gave us the Pornocracy
- A ruler who deposed three Popes and installed his own
- A Pope so despicable they gave him a TV show
- And more...
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Creators and Guests
What is Medieval Archives?
The Medieval Archives Podcast explores the history, people, stories, and mysteries of the Middle Ages.
Join historian and host Gary, the Archivist, as we dig into the real medieval world, from kings, knights, popes, battles, and political intrigue to ordinary life, strange beliefs, and forgotten stories.
Each episode takes a closer look at the people and events that shaped the medieval world, separating history from legend without taking all the fun out of it.
Whether you’re a longtime medieval history enthusiast or just curious about the Middle Ages, there’s always something waiting in the Archives.