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What happens when a very young emperor appoints his very cool, slightly older cousin to be Pope? Find out with Gregory V! In his episode, we discuss antipopes, excommunications, and the foibles of youth. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https:/
Will this Drunken Tide escape the trappings of being a puppet pope?! In his episode, we discuss the return of an antipope, a new emperor on the rise, and the beginnings of the Investiture Controversy!Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://w
Will Pope John XIV be a "Bold Victory"? That may be hard without eyes, or a tongue. In his episode, we discuss the more popular papal candidate, the more powerful antipope, and the papal naming confusion that will throw a new wrench in the Joh
Pope Benedict might have been a nepo-baby, but that did not stop him from cracking down on simony, and not seeing the irony! In his episode, we discuss antipope instability, compromise candidates, and how "in Gerusalemme" is actually in Rome.
The time has come for us to rank the pope that never existed! New sources have been uncovered, and this most mysterious man finally has a moment in the light! ...Things get strange. Huge thank you to our contributors! Support Pontifacts:
How can we talk about Benedict VI, when everything attributed to him is either a forgery or a misunderstanding? In his episode, we discuss the many confusions, repeated Roman rebellions, and papal fanfiction(Submit your creations for Pope Donu
As we wrap up our retrospective on the first half of Pontifacts, join us as we discuss the periodization of the papacy. Witness how the pope went from insignificant cult leader to supreme temporal and spiritual authority over a thousand years o
Can you believe we've made it to the halfway point!? Neither can we!In this episode, we discuss our highest scorers in all of our categories, update the list of top over-all scorers, and reflect back on the wild and wacky pope journey we've be
With Pope John XIII, the White Hen, the Jolly Princess, episode, we have officially reached HALF WAY!In his episode, we discuss a new family, another rebellion, a bizarre punishment, and Liutprand at his most salty. Support Pontifacts:Patreo
Is Leo VIII a pope, an antipope, or both? In his episode, we discuss his legitimacy, his crimes, and investiture fraud. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodc
With Benedict V, we've reached the end of the Saeculum Obscurum! Has anything changed? Not really!In his episode, we discuss the defiance of the Romans, blockades and famines, and whether or not "the pope went to the beach." Support Pontifact
Welcome to the FINAL part of the Lost Easter Special!Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&
Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And n
Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. Afte
Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. Join
Content Note: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault.Pope John XII, the "Twilight Sabre", is likely the youngest pope in history. Pope John XII is also considered one of the worst popes in history. Correlation? Yes! In his episod
Agapetus the sanctissimus came to the papacy during the Italian hurly-burly, and there was plenty to contend with. In his episode, we discuss the arrival of the otters and badass medieval women, and Fry gets frazzled about technological Scandin
What does the name Marinus bring to mind? Is it "boats and the sea and Maid Marian"? Or perhaps necromancers and psychics? Well, it should be. In his episode, we discuss canonization, private papal residences, miniatures, and emotional support
Pope Steven VIII may not be the nothing pope you expect! In his episode, we discuss Frankish instability and the power of excommunication, a botched assassination, and "biting fish and prostitutes."Support Pontifacts:Patreon: https://www.p
For the holidays, we've brought you a special popey surprise! But we cannot take any of the credit for this - this poem was written and performed by Umberto Molinatti of the 'So You Think You Can Rule Persia?', a podcast rating and reviewing al
Pope Leo VII has the dubious honour of being our first-ever lost episode! Hopefully he'll remain the only one. In his episode, we discuss Tusculum family squabbles, the Jews of Mainz, and THE biggest Catholic figure of the day... and it's not
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 wonderful host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, we ex
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 popes in history, disastrous marriages, and the
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 great deal to monasteries. Monastic houses, from
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 great deal to monasteries. Monastic houses, from
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