Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story

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Standalone: Christianity Splits!

EPISODE 44: Great Schism of 1054

In 1054, the Christian world split down the middle. In today’s episode, we explore the Great Schism—the deepening rift between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. From theology to politics, ritual to culture, we break down the beliefs and tensions that led to one of the most defining moments in medieval Christianity.

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Today, bread, phrases, cultural differences, oh my!

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A quick heads-up: the audio quality on this episode isn’t where I want it to be. I tried a new setup in GarageBand, and unfortunately, it didn’t turn out the way I expected. It’s frustrating because I’m really proud of the content in this one. Thanks so much for your patience and support while I sort it out—I’m already working on a fix!

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EPISODE 43: Godwine, Pt. 2

Earl Godwine is back—not just in England, but at the heart of power. In this episode, we explore the fragile balance struck between King Edward and the formidable earl. With tensions just beneath the surface, the court walks a tightrope between cooperation and collapse.

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EPISODE 42: An Unstoppable Force

Exiled but not broken, Earl Godwine returns to England with a fleet and a score to settle. In today’s episode, we witness the dramatic standoff between a newly assertive King Edward and the most powerful earl in the land—one who refuses to stay in exile quietly.

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EPISODE 41: An Immovable Object

King Edward the Confessor has had it. No longer content to be a puppet, he finally pushes back against the power of Earl Godwine. Today’s episode explores Edward’s transformation from passive monarch to purposeful ruler—and the shockwaves it sends through the English court.

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EPISODE 40: A King Finds His Legs

A fool makes his move, a Norwegian hottie steals the spotlight, and one very tired king decides he’s done being pushed around. Court politics just got spicy in 11th-century England.

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EPISODE 39: "First" Norman Conquest of England?

Harthacnut is dead, Edward the Confessor takes the throne… and Norway’s Magnus Olavsson wants his piece of the pie. Today, we unravel the mess left in Harthacnut’s wake and watch as Edward’s reign begins under the shadow of a foreign claim.

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EPISODE 38: The Reluctant King

From Bavaria to Scotland to England, Europe in the 11th century is in constant motion. In this episode, we follow the winding road of royal ambition, where Harthacnut’s questionable decisions catch up with him—and shift the future of the English crown.

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EPISODE 37: Pivot!

Godwine wasn’t just powerful—he was adaptable. Today, we follow his political high-wire act as he serves two very different English kings, keeping himself at the center of power in a kingdom that’s anything but stable.

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EPISODE 36: Godwine, Pt. 1

A new season begins—this time in England. Before Edward the Confessor takes the throne, before Hastings, before Normandy casts its shadow, there was Godwine. From humble beginnings, he would rise to become the most powerful man in England—kingmaker, power broker, and father to a legacy that would shake the realm.

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