Jamie and Leo cover the trial of a dead Pope, more specifically the cadaver synod trial of Pope Formosus, a medieval catholic church scandal and one of the strangest trials in history. We delve into the dark history of the Vatican, and of 9th century papacy. In this instalment of The Darkives learn the true story of the cadaver synod, why Pope Formosus was put on trial and how papal controversies in Rome were handled back in the day. We cover the history before, during and after the cadaver synod for the key players involved. Join us for this weird, bizarre, macabre and downright dark moment in medieval Europe history.

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Sources:

• https://historymedieval.com/pope-formosus-trial-in-the-cadaver-synod/
• https://lost-in-history.com/the-macabre-corpse-trial-of-pope-formosus/
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Formosus

Theme music: Ways of the Wizard

Composed by: Geoff Harvey

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