Wittenberg to Westphalia

By Benjamin JacobsSociety & Culture History

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Wittenberg to Westphalia episodes

August 17 Episode 105: Gregory’s Goals
In our ongoing recap about Gregory, we cover Gregory's goals as pope, the battle of Manzikert, and a big success in Spain.
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1 hr 10 min
June 10 Episode 104: Podcast Footnote on Church Governance
In today's episode length podcast footnote I review the method of church governance at the time of Gregory's ascention to popehood.

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1 hr 18 min
May 22 Episode 103: The Lamentable Tragic Tale of Godfrey the Hunchback, Update Part I
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.

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58 min
November 05, 2025 Episode 102: Greeting Gregory
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.
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1 hr 3 min
August 19, 2025 Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion
In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions.
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44 min
May 13, 2025 Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History
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.

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49 min
May 12, 2025 Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History
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.

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45 min
March 19, 2025 Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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.
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1 hr 11 min
February 05, 2025 Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech
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5 min
November 02, 2024 Episode 98: Ah no
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.
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34 min

About Wittenberg to Westphalia

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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,…