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Episode 183: Rodrigo Borgia
Episode 183: Rodrigo Borgia

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The Borgias is a name infamous for treachery, naked ambition, and depravity. But how did a relatively unknown Cardinal from Spain manage to will his …

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Episode 182: Nicholas V - Innocent VIII
Episode 182: Nicholas V - Innocent VIII

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In this episode, we cover the first several Renaissance Popes. The Avignon Papacy did plenty of damage to the reputation of the Holy Roman Catholic C…

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Interview with Jason Voiovich Author of "Marketer in Chief"
Interview with Jason Voiovich Author of "Marketer in Chief"

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In this bonus episode, I sit down with Jason Voiovich and talk about his most recent book: "Marketer in Chief". In this unique American history, Jaso…

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Episode 181.5: The Fall of Christendom
Episode 181.5: The Fall of Christendom

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Realizing that I have referenced "Christendom" and "Europe" interchangeably for a bit, I figured I needed to correct any misunderstandings. So in thi…

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Episode 181: The Avignon Papacy
Episode 181: The Avignon Papacy

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Beginning in the early Fourteenth Century, the Papacy went through a period of protracted exile from Rome. The Popes changed the seat of the Papal Go…

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Episode 180: The Medieval Church
Episode 180: The Medieval Church

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Here's a super quick review of about one thousand years of church history. This will take us up to the tragic years of the Avignon Papacy. 

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Bonus: The Fabric of Civilization
Bonus: The Fabric of Civilization

I sit down with Virginia Postrel and talk about her new book: "The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made The World". We discuss how the developme…

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Episode 179: Late Medieval Religion
Episode 179: Late Medieval Religion

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Today we examine the ways in which Roman Catholicism impacted the lives of everyday European in the Late Middle Ages and early Renaissance period to …

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Interview with Jeremy Popkin: A New World Begins
Interview with Jeremy Popkin: A New World Begins

In this bonus episode, I sit down with historian Jeremy Popkin and talk about his latest book: "A New World Begins". In this exhaustive and excellent…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Preview: It's All Greek To Me
Preview: It's All Greek To Me

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I have a bonus preview of one of my Patron Deep-Dives this week: It's All Greek To Me. This is a several-hour-long look at the Greek civilization and…

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