Crossover: Wittenberg to Westphalia’s Anniversary D&D!
A few years ago, we inadvertently started a D&D anniversary trend, and as a result, we've gotten to play in a lot of fun history themed one shots! This was one such adventure. Helmed by Ben, the wonde...
6 Dec 20232h 20min
127. John XI
With Pope John XI, we're driving into Scandaltown! But will Marozia's son be "Beautiful Revenge", or is that nickname better suited for someone else? In his episode, we discuss one of the youngest pop...
4 Dec 202341min
Bonus: Monasteries with Dr. Rutger Kramer
It is time to talk about Monasteries! As the podcast explores the 9th and 10th centuries, we have seen an increase in focus on one area of the church: Monasteries. This period in history owes a grea...
20 Nov 20231h 41min
126. Stephen VII
Pope Stephen VII is the second of the "mere phantoms" of the Saeculum Obscurum lack of information, which is fitting since he was only a placeholder anyway. In his episode, we discuss the Cluniac refo...
6 Nov 202337min
Crossover: Eroticism in Saintly Art with Saint Podcast!
Bry and Fry are joined by Eric of Saint Podcast to discuss the history of saint art - from the early devotional depictions of suffering, straight into eroticism and clever inclusions of mistresses and...
23 Okt 202356min
125. Leo VI
Pope Leo VI gives Fry the impression that he's going to be a "big one", but will he live up to her expectations? No. In his episode, we exhibit one of the most characteristic features of the Saeculum...
9 Okt 202318min
124. John X
Pope John X, the "Wee Liar", owed much of his upward momentum in life to his outrageously good looks and the scandalous love affair he had with the most powerful woman in Rome. Maybe. Or maybe they we...
25 Sep 20231h 7min
Bonus: City of Echoes with Jessica Wärnberg
A new papal history book (City of Echoes) has just been released, and Bry had the opportunity to interview the author, Dr. Jessica Wärnberg! In this episode, we discuss all things pope - the history ...
12 Sep 20231h 23min
