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This episode we take a tangent into the Visigothic kingdom as part of our larger exploration of the family of Brunhild and the politics they were involved in. Its the beginning of her rise to political ascendancy, and it has humble but important roots.

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This episode we see Guntram, and later the clergy, readjusting to the post-Gundovald political realities. We'll see Guntram continue his charm offensive of moderated tone and a more diplomatic approach, but also see the limits of his new attitude. We'll also see a true masterclass in diplomacy and conflict resolution from the clergy at the Council of Macon.

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This episode covers three days of King Guntram's life, as he visits his city of Orléans for the Feast of Saint Martin. While there he deals with rebellious clergy, reveals a bit of his bromance with Gregory and displays openly anti-semitic beliefs. Its a look, in depth, at just three days in the stressful and controversial life of a Merovingian king.

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This week we talk about the common folk, or at least as common as possible while still attracting Gregory's attention. That means prophetic wise women, murderous Saxons and feuding local nobility. How does justice function? How do local power structures support themselves and enforce some form of stability on their communities?

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In this special episode Connor and I sit down and go through some questions about the Merovingians and the period as a whole. We hope you enjoy the departure from our usual format.

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This episode is all about legal reform and how the most recent Merovingians had been changing the way the monarchy worked. We'll discuss important developments and how they paved the way for the later Merovingian period and beyond.

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This episode we discuss whether or not Gundovald's rebellion ever had a chance at success, as well as the fate of the conspirators who had just betrayed him.  We will also briefly address the political settlement in the aftermath of the rebellion and what it reveals about the next era of Merovingian politics.

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This week, as the title suggests, we'll be talking about the fall of the usurper king Gundovald. We will also discuss the meeting between the estranged kings Childebert II and Guntram.

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This episode covers the lead up to the confrontation between Guntram and Gundovald. We'll observe them both tie up some loose ends and ready themselves, and we'll discuss the other players in this game.

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This episode is about Queen Fredegund and King Guntram's attempts to her and the political situation in Neustria. Unfortunately for him she would prove hard to dislodge from her position and ruthless in her determination.