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A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 105: Gregory’s Goals

2026/08/17

In our ongoing recap about Gregory, we cover Gregory's goals as pope, the battle of Manzikert, and a big success in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 104: Podcast Footnote on Church Governance

2026/06/10

In today's episode length podcast footnote I review the method of church governance at the time of Gregory's ascention to popehood. Please check out Phil's Alexandria: A Hellenistic World Podcast https://feed.podbean.com/alexandriapod/feed.xml For the article on Anne of Kyiv, please go here: https://academic.oup.com/histres/article/89/245/435/5603010 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 103: The Lamentable Tragic Tale of Godfrey the Hunchback, Update Part I

2026/05/22

A bit of a reset episode after a long gap in which I got some new sources. Going back over the early years of Hildebrand, a bit of catch up on the house of Tuscany, etc. This is part one of two three. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 102: Greeting Gregory

2025/11/05

In today's episode we run through the election of Gregory the 7, watch Henry do something clever and seemingly break up the Saxon rebellion, all while Milan is in total chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion

2025/08/19

In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History

2025/05/13

In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History

2025/05/12

In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

2025/03/19

In this episode Henry tries to rescue the pope, then doesn't. Then he tries to get a divorce, then doesn't. Finally, he crushes a revolt in Saxony with the help of the wealthy and popular Otto of Northeim. Henry tries to force him to show up and fight a judicial duel, but he doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech

2025/02/05

https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 98: Ah no

2024/11/02

The Coup of Kaiserwerth has rocked the empire, allowing the reformist party to consolidate the papacy and forcing a deadly confrontation in Milan. But surely it will be worth it as the new leader of the regency council consolidates power for the greater good! Right? wait who is this guy anyway. Well, Ah. No. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 97: Minority Report

2024/08/05

Agnes tries to run the minority without Victor. Godfrey gets his brother named Pope. Milan breaks down into anarchy. Otto of Northeim fails to invade Hungary. Henry IV sees a really cool boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r

2024/04/15

In this episode our narrative begins as I fill everyone in on the early lives of Henry IV, Matilda De Canossa, and their parents. https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/about/ I may have said this wrong in the show. Forehead smack. Sorry Jerry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 95: Source Tags and Codes

2024/03/20

In addition to referencing the classic 2002 psycadelic rock album, this episode dives into our sources for the investiture controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 94: Podiversiary DND One Off

2023/12/06

This episode is a podiversiary one off in which Bry and Fry from Pontifacts, Roberto from Tzar Power, David from The Siecle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West all get to explore northern Italy in the year 927. https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824 https://granddukesofthewest.com/ http://thesiecle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 93: John to Victor

2023/11/24

We finish up our speed run of the history of the papacy in the years leading up to the kingship of Henry IV. Things get real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Zblue420 2025/11/16

Episode 63

I have been enjoying this series it has been decent. I made it to this episode and listened to that god awful episode on women and gays. Everything yo...

★☆☆☆☆

The Real Zen Boy 2024/05/19

There are many great history podcasts, this isn’t one of them

This podcast combines every mistake you can make in history podcasting and calls it a show. The host is absurdly judgmental. Apparently, in his mind, ...

★★★★★

IndyMikeBB 2023/09/02

Geography is Destiny

If you love detail in an historical podcast, then this is the podcast for you. His walking tours are great, and then in some detail he cites many indi...

★☆☆☆☆

Candy Apple-Read 2023/07/26

Smarmy, not factual, and extremely offputting

This is an example of how exciting history content can be turned into track by a supercilious, arrogant, and extremely judge mental host. You won’t ma...

★★★★★

How I got here 2023/02/27

The BEST

I just caught up on all episodes and I LOVE it. Ben shares some very in-depth history is a fun relatable way. I honestly don’t know what to do with my...

★★★★★

Historically Calvin 2022/12/10

With the top of the class in history podcasts

I’m completely binging. Benjamin Jacobs has a great voice, better sense of humor, and a period in history that is a gaping hole if not for him.

★★☆☆☆

guy_phillips 2022/09/22

Not about the 30 years war

This podcast isn’t about the 30 years war or the wars of the reformation. It’s a long and detailed history of Western Europe, with special focus on It...

★★★★★

Naperchick 2022/07/02

Super interesting history!

I love podcasts about history and this is one of the best! Well explained and researched. Up there with British history podcast, Irish history podcast...

★★★★★

Dunne bros 2022/06/20

One of my favorite podcasts

A history podcasts with an emphasis on social history. Not great-men history here. The author has an opinion, but is open about it. Lots and lots of b...

★★★★★

NotPirateAgain 2022/06/18

Insightful

Insightful is everything you want from a historian.

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