November 2, 2015

Notes: Episode 35, The Reformation, Part 1

Notes

As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 8:26 – the diaspora I refer to here is the expulsion of the Jewish people from Judea after a number of revolts during the first and second centuries against the Roman Empire. Before early Christians were seen as a threat against the Romans due to their […]

November 1, 2015

35. The Reformation (Part 1)

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In this episode, we discuss the roots of Luther’s reformation philosophies, as well as what set Luther apart from other early heresies. Gary Hallman joins as guest.

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July 15, 2015

Notes: Episode 28, Charlemagne (Part 2)

Notes

As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 2:26 – I was right! We’re on our third pope now. 4:29 – If you want the long version of this story, I get into some more detail in last month’s episode about the Knights Templar, which you can find here. 12:22 – You know, the […]

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July 15, 2015

28. Charlemagne (Part 2)

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In this episode we focus mainly on Charlemagne’s coronation by Pope Leo III as Roman Emperor and the far-reaching consequences of the act. Phil Downey returns as guest.

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July 1, 2015

Notes: Episode 27, Charlemagne (Part 1)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 6:51 – It looks as though Charlemagne’s date of birth may have been shifted forward several years from 742 to 747 by some chroniclers both to coincide with Easter and to mask the fact that Charlemagne may have been born out of wedlock. 742 is by […]

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July 1, 2015

27. Charlemagne (Part 1)

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In this episode, we discuss the stretch of time between the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and the rule of Charlemagne, as well as Charlemagne’s first years of rule. Phil Downey returns as guest.

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June 16, 2015

Notes: Episode 26, The Knights Templar (Part 2)

Notes

As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 3:29 – The first part of Colin’s Napoleon episode can be found here. It’s well worth a listen; I think we did a fairly good job of surveying an extremely complicated and large topic. 3:55 – I apologize in advance for the number of times I […]

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June 16, 2015

26. The Knights Templar (Part 2)

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In this episode we discuss the fall of the Knights Templar due to a plot by the French crown to accuse the order of heresy, as well as some of the lasting cultural impacts. Colin Oliver returns as guest.

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June 1, 2015

Notes: Episode 25, The Knights Templar (Part 1)

Notes

As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 8:59 – I probably should have included Baha’i in this list, both as an Abrahamic religion (which it technically is) and a religion that considers Jerusalem a holy city (which it does). It’s a small but quickly growing faith, as well as a relatively new one. […]

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June 1, 2015

25. The Knights Templar (Part 1)

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In this episode, we discuss the origins and structure of the Knights Templar in the context of the Crusades in medieval Europe. Colin Oliver returns as guest.