107. Nicholas I
"Few popes hold a more dominating place in the history of the Catholic Church than Nicholas I." So much so, that many church historians and scholars argue that he should be considered Pope Nicholas th...
10 Tammi 20221h 35min
Bonus: Power and State in Carolingian-Papal Relations with Dr. Rutger Kramer
During our exploration of the Frankish Papacy, Dr. Rutger Kramer has been our academic hero, providing access to sources, and inspiring thought-provoking discussions that resulted in much more informa...
27 Joulu 20211h 6min
Crossover: Battle Royale on French Saints for Christmas!
For this special Christmas crossover, we joined up with Battle Royale to talk about important French Saints, in all their grisly glory! Check out Battle Royale: https://battleroyale.buzzsprout.com...
21 Joulu 20211h 39min
106. Benedict III
Pope Benedict was the actual pope to follow Leo IV, not Pope Joan! In his episode, we discuss a dramatic and confusing antipapacy, why his Liber Pontificalis entry is often missing, complicated conseq...
13 Joulu 202148min
Why Pope Joan?
It's time to answer another important question – WHY Pope Joan? If she didn’t exist, what purpose does the legend of Pope Joan serve? In this episode, we discuss what Pope Joan represents about the c...
22 Marras 202134min
Pope Joan
The secret has been revealed, and now its time for the whole of the Pope Joan mythos! In her episode, we discuss the origins of the legend, the arguments for and against her existence, possible 'hints...
8 Marras 202149min
Johannes Anglicus
Pope Johannes has a secret. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://ti...
25 Loka 202123min
105. Leo IV
Pope Leo may have been a 'despiser of the self', but there are plenty of reasons for us to like him! In his episode, we discuss the fortification of Rome and Leonine City just in time for the Battle ...
11 Loka 202140min
